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CARSTAR Super’Stang Previewed at the World Famous Russo and Steele Automobile Auction
By goHTSN Staff
Jan 20, 2008, 11:54

Scottsdale, AZ — Jan. 14, 2007 — The world famous Russo and Steele Automobile Auction will preview the CARSTAR Super’Stang and auction 500 other collector automobiles on Jan. 16-20.

The Super'Stang has a real copper/brass radiator!

The CARSTAR Super’Stang, created by CARSTAR and the country’s leading restorer of Shelby Mustangs, Jeff Yergovich, is the centerpiece of an 18-month fundraising tour to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This recreation of the legendary 1967 prototype Ford Mustang will be sold at next year’s Russo and Steele Auction in January 2009 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“Russo and Steele is a spectacular event. It is one of the most respected auto auctions in the world,” said Richard Cross III, the chief executive officer of CARSTAR. “I am pleased that they have agreed to host our Super’Stang this year and let us get a feel for next year’s auction.”

Last year’s Russo and Steele Scottsdale Auction broke seven world records with more than $20 million of sales and had more than 35,000 visitors. According to Stephanie Quinn, media director of Russo and Steele, this year’s auction should be better than ever.

“With the combination of Russo and Steele specializing in American Muscle, European Sports, Hot Rods, and Customs and our desire to give back to the community that embraces it; the Super’Stang and Make-A-Wish Foundation is a perfect fit,” said Quinn.

According to Quinn, this is the first year that a car has been previewed for a later auction. The Super’Stang will be located near the entrance to the main tent. The Super’Stang’s trailer will also be onsite, located outside the main entrance.

The Russo and Steel Automobile Auction will be held just north of Scottsdale, Ariz. in several large, white tents that will be easily visible from Highway 101. The automobile auction and show are open to the public and general admission is $20.

For more information, high resolution photos or a schedule of tour events, visit the CARSTAR Super’Stang Muscle Tour on the Web at www.carstarsuperstang.com.

About CARSTAR Headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., CARSTAR is the largest group of independently owned and operated auto body repair stores in North America. The privately held company currently has more than 270 locations in 27 U.S. states and 110 Canadian locations. Since it was founded in 1989, CARSTAR has performed more than 2.5 million repairs with an average customer satisfaction rating of 98 percent or better. For more information, visit www.carstar.com.

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation®
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Born in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 67 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 41 minutes and has granted more than 157,000 wishes in the United States since inception. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit www.wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.

About Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles is one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions, specializing in European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs. Two auctions have been staged each year with the signature auction taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona every January, followed by Monterey, California in August. 2008 marks the addition of a third auction, in Hollywood, Florida. For more information about Russo and Steele, visit www.russoandsteele.com.