(Plano,
TX) A Barrett-Jackson auction, is
quintessentially, an American experience.
This is due to the fact that, Barrett-Jackson is an American auction
business. In particular, it specializes
in putting on auction events for classic cars, and, antique cars. Interestingly, an auction event is also known
as, a collector event. Scottsdale
Arizona, Palm Beach
Florida, Uncasville Connecticut
and Las Vegas Nevada;
are the usual homes of a Barrett-Jackson collector event. At the same time, a Lexus automobile, is
always a very special car. Additionally,
the luxury features of a Lexus, always makes it a collector’s item. Recently; Lexus announced that, Lexus
automobiles are frequent participants, in Barrett-Jackson collector
events. Specifically, the aforementioned
luxury automotive brand revealed that, an auctioned Lexus raised $2 million USD
for charity. The latter, occurred on January 17th, 2020. Additionally, the Barrett-Jackson collector
event or auction, was held in Scottsdale, Arizona
U.S.A. Furthermore, the $2 million dollars will be
shared by two well known, charitable organizations.
The two charitable organizations
that, will be sharing the raised $2 million dollars, will each receive $1
million USD. The two charitable
organizations are; Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and, the Bob Woodruff
Foundation. The auctioned Lexus, was a
2021 LC 500 Convertible Prototype.
However, the winning bidder will not be receiving the prototype. Instead, and during the summer of the year
2020, the winning bidder will be receiving a unique 2021 LC 500
Convertible. Summer 2020, is when all
Lexus 2021 LC 500 Convertibles arrive at Lexus automobile dealerships. However and returning to, Lexus, the
aforementioned is an automotive luxury brand.
Technically, Lexus is the luxury automobile business division of the
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:
TM). The latter, is a Japanese
automaker or manufacturer. What makes
the Lexus brand special, is the fact that, it is beloved by car
enthusiasts. The bold brave design
features, the imaginative automotive technology and the exhilarating
performance are three good examples; of why car enthusiasts love the Lexus
brand. Lexus was first launched in the
year, 1989. Since then, the Lexus lineup
of cars is sold in more than 90 foreign countries. Currently, the Lexus lineup of cars is made
up of 6 luxury models. Lexus, the brand,
operates two international offices. The
first international office is in Brussels, Belgium. Meanwhile, the second international office is
in Plano, Texas U.S.A.
Returning to, the auctioned Lexus
2021 LC 500 Convertible, the aforementioned auction only lasted for three
minutes. As previously said, the winning
bidder will be receiving a unique 2021 LC 500 Convertible, during the summer of
the year 2020. The three unique features
are as follows, and, they are meant to be enticing for any car enthusiast. The first unique feature, is the automobile’s
V.I.N. is 100001. The second unique
feature, is this Lexus 2021 LC 500 Convertible has special accents. The third and final unique feature, is an
included impressive package of items.
Included in this package are; signed Lexus memorabilia, a driving experience
with Hall of Fame race car driver Scott Pruett and custom Zero Halliburton
luggage.
Continuing with, the Boys &
Girls Clubs of America, the aforementioned non-profit organization has existed
for more than 150 years. The mission of
the Boys & Girls Clubs of America is to enable and help underprivileged
youth to achieve great futures as productive, caring and responsible
citizens. In order to accomplish this
special mission, it operates 4,600 clubs.
Through these 4,600 clubs, more than 4.7 million American youths are
helped. These 4.7 million American
youths are provided a safe place, after school activities, caring adult
mentors, fun, friendship and developmental programs. Additionally; the Boys & Girls Clubs are
located in cities, towns, public housing projects and on Native-American
reservations in the United States of America. Jim Clark is the President and the Chief
Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Through a press statement, Mr. Clark said the
following. “The generous $1 million
donation from Lexus and its auction partners will help us provide a world-class
Club experience to more than 4.7 million youth who walk into a Boys & Girls
Club. In ensuring that all kids and teens
have access to programs that will set them up for a great future, it’s critical
to have partners to help fuel our mission forward. We thank Lexus for their commitment to the
success of America’s
youth.”
Continuing with, the Bob Woodruff
Foundation, the aforementioned charitable organization was founded in the year
2006. This event, is due to the fact
that, the founder Bob Woodruff was hit by a roadside bomb whilst reporting from
the War in Iraq. Specifically, the Bob Woodruff Foundation is
dedicated to leading an enduring call to action. This call to action is meant for people; so
that they, can stand up for heroes and meet the emerging, and, long-term needs
of the U.S.A.’s
military veterans. To this date, the Bob
Woodruff Foundation has spent almost $70 million USD helping to fund programs
that, serve military veterans. Anne
Marie Dougherty is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bob Woodruff
Foundation. Through a press statement,
Ms./Mrs. Dougherty said the following.
“Our brave service members and their families have earned access to best-in-class
programs and resources when they return home—that’s where the Bob Woodruff
Foundation comes in. With the support of
Lexus, we’re proud to continue investing in the future of our nation’s veterans
and military families. I’m so grateful
for the remarkable generosity of the auction winner and our partners at Lexus.”
To end, the Lexus brand did release
a press statement. David Christ is the
Group Vice President and the General Manager at the Lexus brand of the Toyota
Motor Corporation. Through a press
statement, Mr. Christ said the following.
“We’re so excited this unique LC 500 Convertible generated 2 million
dollars that will be split between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and
the Bob Woodruff Foundation. We’re
grateful for having such a great partner in Barrett-Jackson, and I’m proud of
our Lexus team and what we were able to accomplish together, but none of it
would be possible without such an impressive winning bid!” As previously stated; Lexus recently
announced that, Lexus automobiles are frequent participants, in Barrett-Jackson
collector events. Specifically, the
aforementioned luxury automotive brand revealed that, an auctioned Lexus raised
$2 million USD for charity. The latter,
occurred on January 17th,
2020. Additionally, the
Barrett-Jackson collector event or auction, was held in Scottsdale,
Arizona U.S.A. Furthermore, the $2 million dollars will be
shared by two well known, charitable organizations. Lastly the two charitable organizations are;
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and, the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
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