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Russo and Steele Sets World Record Prices Over the Weekend for 2 Shelby collector cars

Scottsdale, AZ. (Jan 21, 2007) --
1969 Shelby GT500 – World Record Sale Price of $451,000
Sold Saturday night at Russo and Steele in Scottsdale


This Black Jade /Black Interior/Black Top (one of one) Shelby GT 500 Convertible Drag Pac 4-speed has the original drive train and no reproduction parts, and is Part of the Jubilee Classic Car Collection. Only 335 GT 500 convertibles were produced. It is the highest scoring 69 Shelby GT 500 Convertible Drag Pac 4-speed according to SAAC. Additional judging status includes Thoroughbred Concours NO. 1 and it's the only 1969 Shelby GT 500 Convertible Drag Pac judged at this level.

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Russo and Steele Fights To Keep Their Land

Scottsdale, AZ (June 13, 2007) – Russo and Steele has held the same parcel of land since 2002 and after reapplying for their parcel of land, located in North Scottsdale just South of the 101 Loop Freeway and East of Scottsdale Road, from the State Land Department Russo and Steele discovered that Barrett-Jackson is not happy with just Westworld, but now is applying for their parcel for vendor trailer parking.

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DAIMLER CHRYSLER TEAMS UP WITH RUSSO AND STEELE

Scottsdale, AZ. (Dec 19, 2006) -- Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles has secured Daimler Chrysler as a major automobile sponsor for its January Scottsdale auction, “Having Daimler Chrysler on board with us gives Russo and Steele the higher profile we have been working toward for seven years. It is a validation of how far we’ve come in such a short period of time,” said Drew Alcazar, owner of Russo and Steele. The cache associated with a major automobile manufacturer sponsor will propel Russo and Steele into a broader industry spotlight.

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It’s Not Just a Corvette, It’s a Piece of American History

Scottsdale, AZ. (Oct 13, 2006) -- This year Russo and Steele will sell former Astronaut Gus Grissom’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. It’s not just a spectacular specimen of a Chevrolet Corvette, but it is a piece of American history as well. Corvette and auction history will be made at the Russo and Steele Collector Car Auction “Sports and Muscle in Scottsdale” on Saturday, January 20th, 2007 when for the first time ever, former Astronaut Gus Grissom’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette with the “pavement pounding” 427/435HP engine will be auctioned off at NO reserve.

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News Flash! Russo and Steele Sales Exceed $20,000,000.00

UPDATE from Today’s Earlier Press Release

Scottsdale, AZ. (Jan 23, 2006) -- Scottsdale, AZ Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions has announced that total sales figures for their January 20th, 21st and 22nd “Sports and Muscle in Scottsdale” auction have broken the $20,000,000.00 mark. The $15,000,000.00 estimate that Russo and Steele reported earlier today has been updated.

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