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#242
Up For Auction / Re: 65 GT350 #47 at Russo and Steele
June 23, 2019, 07:08:03 PM
Got in my email from Russo last week:
It was on R&S letterhead
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Some entrepreneurs believe a "family business" includes only the relatives and loved ones they employ. After nearly 20 years of success operating what Josephine and I proudly call "the most exciting collector automobile auction in the world," our family today includes tens of thousands of partners, sponsors, vendors, bidders, consignors and fellow classic car enthusiasts – clients and friends like you.
Josephine and I want to personally thank you for being a part of the Russo and Steele family. Your passion, loyalty and friendship have been essential to our success. You are also a primary reason why we're so thrilled to be celebrating our 20th anniversary in January next year.
As you know, our last three Scottsdale events were staged at Salt River Fields. That will not be the case moving forward. While a baseball venue presented challenges for an auction like ours, we worked hard and invested millions of our dollars to produce a world-class event at SRF. We paid our bills in full, donated thousands of dollars to tribal charitable efforts and annually generated more than $50 million in economic impact for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the surrounding Valley.
In a close-knit community like the collector car world, rumors travel even faster than a Shelby GT. That's the second reason for this letter: We need to set the record straight. In the Alcazar family, we believe you don't bullshit family members. You keep your promises. You treat people honestly. Word is bond. And you do what you must to protect your reputation and your brand, because few things matter more.
Protecting the integrity of Russo and Steele stands at the heart of two lawsuits we were compelled to file recently. The first action, filed against our former Director of Operations, alleges egregious breaches of his duties, including efforts to sabotage and destroy our relationship with Salt River Fields and its tribal ownership.
The second legal action was filed this week against Ritchie Bros./Leake Auctions. The suit alleges tortious interference and related acts committed by this publicly held, multi-billion dollar conglomerate – a company that has previously been subjected to a punitive damage award for its business practices.
In sum, we will see these people in court, where Josephine and I intend to seek to hold accountable those who have undertaken acts to seriously damage what we've worked for decades to build. Russo and Steele's hard-earned reputation for doing business the right way deserves no less.
As for the challenges ahead, all we can say is, "bring it on." The next few months will surely generate an abundance of rumor and innuendo. Regardless, we are confident that rabidly loyal folks like you – friends and partners of many years – will know the truth. Those of you who attended Russo and Steele in 2010 surely have not forgotten the high winds and pounding rain that brought down a pair of 800-foot-long display tents. That disaster and its millions of dollars in damages would have terminally crushed many other companies. Not Russo and Steele. With tremendous help from many members of our collector family, we cleaned up and staged an incredible two-day auction that same weekend.
Almost 10 years later, we're still standing strong. Russo and Steele has faced storms before – and persevered regardless. This storm will be no different, you have our word.
We look forward to sharing our biggest auction to date, our 20th Anniversary Celebration this coming January in Scottsdale. We'll be back in touch soon to announce our host venue and other relevant details.
In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you in Monterey in mid-August. With a spectacular lineup of outstanding consignments already in the fold for that event, it promises to be the perfect lead-up to our flagship Scottsdale auction come January!
With gratitude and thanks for your friendship.
Drew and Josphines Signature Blue
Drew and Josephine Alcazar
Owners
Russo and Steele, LLC
_______________________
Collector Automobile Auctions
7722 East Gray Road, Suite C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
It was on R&S letterhead
-----------------------------------
Some entrepreneurs believe a "family business" includes only the relatives and loved ones they employ. After nearly 20 years of success operating what Josephine and I proudly call "the most exciting collector automobile auction in the world," our family today includes tens of thousands of partners, sponsors, vendors, bidders, consignors and fellow classic car enthusiasts – clients and friends like you.
Josephine and I want to personally thank you for being a part of the Russo and Steele family. Your passion, loyalty and friendship have been essential to our success. You are also a primary reason why we're so thrilled to be celebrating our 20th anniversary in January next year.
As you know, our last three Scottsdale events were staged at Salt River Fields. That will not be the case moving forward. While a baseball venue presented challenges for an auction like ours, we worked hard and invested millions of our dollars to produce a world-class event at SRF. We paid our bills in full, donated thousands of dollars to tribal charitable efforts and annually generated more than $50 million in economic impact for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the surrounding Valley.
In a close-knit community like the collector car world, rumors travel even faster than a Shelby GT. That's the second reason for this letter: We need to set the record straight. In the Alcazar family, we believe you don't bullshit family members. You keep your promises. You treat people honestly. Word is bond. And you do what you must to protect your reputation and your brand, because few things matter more.
Protecting the integrity of Russo and Steele stands at the heart of two lawsuits we were compelled to file recently. The first action, filed against our former Director of Operations, alleges egregious breaches of his duties, including efforts to sabotage and destroy our relationship with Salt River Fields and its tribal ownership.
The second legal action was filed this week against Ritchie Bros./Leake Auctions. The suit alleges tortious interference and related acts committed by this publicly held, multi-billion dollar conglomerate – a company that has previously been subjected to a punitive damage award for its business practices.
In sum, we will see these people in court, where Josephine and I intend to seek to hold accountable those who have undertaken acts to seriously damage what we've worked for decades to build. Russo and Steele's hard-earned reputation for doing business the right way deserves no less.
As for the challenges ahead, all we can say is, "bring it on." The next few months will surely generate an abundance of rumor and innuendo. Regardless, we are confident that rabidly loyal folks like you – friends and partners of many years – will know the truth. Those of you who attended Russo and Steele in 2010 surely have not forgotten the high winds and pounding rain that brought down a pair of 800-foot-long display tents. That disaster and its millions of dollars in damages would have terminally crushed many other companies. Not Russo and Steele. With tremendous help from many members of our collector family, we cleaned up and staged an incredible two-day auction that same weekend.
Almost 10 years later, we're still standing strong. Russo and Steele has faced storms before – and persevered regardless. This storm will be no different, you have our word.
We look forward to sharing our biggest auction to date, our 20th Anniversary Celebration this coming January in Scottsdale. We'll be back in touch soon to announce our host venue and other relevant details.
In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you in Monterey in mid-August. With a spectacular lineup of outstanding consignments already in the fold for that event, it promises to be the perfect lead-up to our flagship Scottsdale auction come January!
With gratitude and thanks for your friendship.
Drew and Josphines Signature Blue
Drew and Josephine Alcazar
Owners
Russo and Steele, LLC
_______________________
Collector Automobile Auctions
7722 East Gray Road, Suite C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
#243
Up For Auction / Re: 65 GT350 at RM Monterey
June 14, 2019, 11:31:22 AM
It is one of our client's cars, Bill & Lori Denbeste. Beautiful car! I will be there to represent - It is truly selling at NO RESERVE 
Stephen G. Becker
stephen@beckerautogroup.com
770.614.3300 office
770.900.5532 mobile
_________________
beckerautogroup.com
twitter.com/beckerautogroup
facebook.com/beckerautogroup
linkedin.com/in/beckerautogroup
Stephen G. Becker
stephen@beckerautogroup.com
770.614.3300 office
770.900.5532 mobile
_________________
beckerautogroup.com
twitter.com/beckerautogroup
facebook.com/beckerautogroup
linkedin.com/in/beckerautogroup
#244
Up For Auction / 1969 1970 Ford Mustang And Shelby Original Hood Hinges And Springs
May 25, 2019, 06:52:06 PM
$ 375.00 for the pair including the springs
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293102673867
1969 1970 Ford Mustang And Shelby Original Hood Hinges And Springs. Condition is really nice Used. Came off of a 12,000 original miles 1969 Mach 1 cobra jet car - been in storage forever and looks really really nice beautiful with date codes springs are original they've never been painted this is all factory cast that looks really nice this is a beautiful set of hood hinges with the springs very rare and the buy it now price is for both the left hand side in the right hand side and the springs as pictured
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293102673867
1969 1970 Ford Mustang And Shelby Original Hood Hinges And Springs. Condition is really nice Used. Came off of a 12,000 original miles 1969 Mach 1 cobra jet car - been in storage forever and looks really really nice beautiful with date codes springs are original they've never been painted this is all factory cast that looks really nice this is a beautiful set of hood hinges with the springs very rare and the buy it now price is for both the left hand side in the right hand side and the springs as pictured
#245
Concours Talk / Re: Georgia 69 Shelby
May 23, 2019, 10:59:47 AM
Call Jeff Mays - 770 318 0987
He was president of the MCA (Mustang Club of America)
Great resource.
Good luck!
Stephen G. Becker
stephen@beckerautogroup.com
770.614.3300 office
770.900.5532 mobile
_________________
beckerautogroup.com
twitter.com/beckerautogroup
facebook.com/beckerautogroup
linkedin.com/in/beckerautogroup
He was president of the MCA (Mustang Club of America)
Great resource.
Good luck!
Stephen G. Becker
stephen@beckerautogroup.com
770.614.3300 office
770.900.5532 mobile
_________________
beckerautogroup.com
twitter.com/beckerautogroup
facebook.com/beckerautogroup
linkedin.com/in/beckerautogroup
#247
Florida Region SAAC / Re: Shelby American new venture with SIXT Rent a Car May 2, 2019
May 03, 2019, 07:36:37 AM
The silence in the room is deafening.
#248
SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: A few cars for sale soon .....?....
April 15, 2019, 02:04:09 PM
How about this guy selling off all his original CSX Cobras?!
http://fordauthority.com/2019/03/a-huge-shelby-cobra-collection-is-headed-to-auction/
http://fordauthority.com/2019/03/a-huge-shelby-cobra-collection-is-headed-to-auction/
#249
SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Hagerty Article on current Shelby American Automobile values
March 09, 2019, 12:13:33 PM #250
Parts For Sale / Re: Original 1969 428 cobra jet MACH 1 new car take off wheels
March 01, 2019, 10:47:04 AM
Price drop
$1900
$1900
#251
Parts For Sale / Re: Autolight original rear shocks ( set of two)
March 01, 2019, 10:46:34 AM
Price drop
$ 900
$ 900
#252
Parts For Sale / Re: Original 1968 GT 500 carburetor Used C8ZX-9510-A
March 01, 2019, 10:46:05 AM
Price drop
$ 1500
$ 1500
#253
Parts For Sale / Re: 1969 1970 NOS Ford Mustang front license plate bracket with bolts
March 01, 2019, 10:45:34 AM
Price Drop
$ 175.00
$ 175.00
#254
Parts For Sale / 1969 1970 NOS Ford Mustang front license plate bracket with bolts
February 27, 2019, 11:43:36 AM
NOS and concourse correct with factory correct bolts nuts and brackets
Wow!
C9ZZ-17A385 B
$195/offer
Stephen G. Becker
stephen@beckerautogroup.com
770.614.3300 office
770.900.5532 mobile
_________________
beckerautogroup.com
twitter.com/beckerautogroup
facebook.com/beckerautogroup
linkedin.com/in/beckerautogroup
Wow!
C9ZZ-17A385 B
$195/offer
Stephen G. Becker
stephen@beckerautogroup.com
770.614.3300 office
770.900.5532 mobile
_________________
beckerautogroup.com
twitter.com/beckerautogroup
facebook.com/beckerautogroup
linkedin.com/in/beckerautogroup
#255
Parts For Sale / Original 1968 GT 500 carburetor Used C8ZX-9510-A
February 27, 2019, 11:38:19 AM
Looks to be in good shape took off of the original 1968 GT 500 automatic air car decades ago / no tag on carburetor
C8ZX-9510-A
List 4129
Does not appear to have been date code stamped or if it was it is so light that I cannot make it out
I have a bunch of pictures that I can email you that shows all the numbers and letters on the main body and on the bowls etc.
Rare carburetor that is exclusive to the 1968 GT500 only
$ 1600.00/offer
Stephen G. Becker
stephen@beckerautogroup.com
770.614.3300 office
770.900.5532 mobile
_________________
beckerautogroup.com
twitter.com/beckerautogroup
facebook.com/beckerautogroup
linkedin.com/in/beckerautogroup
C8ZX-9510-A
List 4129
Does not appear to have been date code stamped or if it was it is so light that I cannot make it out
I have a bunch of pictures that I can email you that shows all the numbers and letters on the main body and on the bowls etc.
Rare carburetor that is exclusive to the 1968 GT500 only
$ 1600.00/offer
Stephen G. Becker
stephen@beckerautogroup.com
770.614.3300 office
770.900.5532 mobile
_________________
beckerautogroup.com
twitter.com/beckerautogroup
facebook.com/beckerautogroup
linkedin.com/in/beckerautogroup