| Legendary automotive designer and former racing | | | | fantastic pieces of history," said Jackson. He also |
| driver Carroll Shelby will be auctioning off his 1969 | | | | pointed out that they have also sold a car with a |
| GT500 convertible. The said vehicle which Shelby has | | | | connection to Carroll Shelby last year and they would |
| owned since it rolled off the assembly line will be | | | | be outdoing themselves this year. |
| auctioned off at the annual Barrett-Jackson Collector | | | | "Last year, we sold the only 427 Shelby Cobra built |
| Car Event on January 12-20 next year in Scottsdale, | | | | specifically for Carroll in Scottsdale and now we have |
| Arizona. | | | | the only Shelby Mustang that he's owned for the |
| Said vehicle is the only Ford-based Shelby Mustang | | | | past three decades," Jackson said. "This is an |
| which Carroll has owned since it came out of | | | | opportunity to be the second owner of a premier car |
| production. The vehicle which will be auctioned next | | | | and purchase it from the man himself on the |
| year will attract gearheads as it will be showcased at | | | | weekend we celebrate his 85th birthday. This special |
| the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The said vehicle will be | | | | car will also be a highlight of our SEMA display, which |
| one of the highlights of the "Racing and Performance" | | | | will be more impressive than ever this year," he |
| area of the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention | | | | added further. |
| Center where the SEMA show will be held. | | | | The vehicle which will be auctioned off has been |
| Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Chief Executive | | | | restored by Jim Cowles, known for his talent of |
| Officer Craig Jackson said that the auction will attract | | | | restoring classic Shelby cars. The job was done at |
| a lot of auto enthusiasts. "Barrett-Jackson attracts | | | | the Shelby Parts and Restoration in Green Bay, |
| the most important collector cars because it is the | | | | Wisconsin. The restoration of the vehicles makes it |
| greatest stage in the world to buy and sell these | | | | even more valuable. |