With a long history of auctioning off special machines to benefit a wide range of charities, Barrett-Jackson continues that theme at its Palm Beach auction. Held from April 7-9, 2002, the southern stop on the auction tour will offer up two vehicles to benefit people in war-torn Ukraine. One of these vehicles is a rare Shelby GT500 Super Snake from the S197 era.
“We areproud to work with such generous individuals like George (Shinn) and Mark (Pieloch)who have graciously donated these two vehicles to support those suffering inUkraine,” said Craig Jackson, chairman, and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “To date,we have helped raise over $144 million for charitable causes around the worldand we are pleased that during our return to Palm Beach this week, we can be aplatform for raising funds to support the men, women, and children of Ukraine that need it now more than ever.”
Apart of the George Shinn Collection, this 2009 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake(Lot #3003) will support Samaritan’s Purse for disaster relief and emergency medical care in Ukraine. Number 309 built in that model year; this low-mileage Mustang delivers 750 horsepower courtesy of a Kenne Bell-supercharged 5.4-literengine. Painted in sleek Vapor Silver, it wears several signature Shelby upgrades, including a carbon-fiber hood, front splitter, mirror covers, and rocker covers.
“The generosity of our consignors and bidders continues to amaze me more and more atevery Barrett-Jackson auction,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson.“The opportunity to play a role in providing much-needed support to the men,women, and children suffering in Ukraine right now is something I’m very honored to be a part of. I want to thank George and Mark for their incrediblekindness, and I look forward to what will surely be a spectacularly memorablemoment when these two cars cross our auction block in Palm Beach.
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