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Roy Brown remembered as father of the Edsel

raustin | March 4, 2013
In 2007 at the 50th Anniversary of the Edsel in Dearborn, Mich., Chief Stylist Roy Brown (right) visited with another Edsel alum, C. Gayle Warnock, head of PR for the Edsel Division.

It is considered one of the biggest automotive flops to ever come off any assembly line, but to those who own, drive and restore an Edsel automobile, it is a beautiful creature, designed by a truly talented man, Roy Brown. On Sunday, Feb. 24, Brown, at the age of 96, died near his home of the past 45 years in Brooklyn, Mich. More »

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Barrett-Jackson generates nearly $109M in sales

raustin | January 22, 2013
(Lot #5034) A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Convertible sold for a record $1.375 million. (Barrett-Jackson photo)

Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. generated nearly $109 million in gross sales during its 42nd annual Arizona auction in Scottsdale, Jan 13-20, 2013. More »

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Holy collector car, Batman! Original Batmobile to sell

raustin | November 29, 2012
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Barrett-Jackson will offer one of the most recognized and popular pieces of entertainment history worldwide – the Original 1966 Batmobile – at its January sale in Scottsdale. More »

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