A 2005 Pace SSR at Inaugural Barrett-Jackson Event in Las Vegas

[kwhopper89]

At least one SSR is going up at the next Barrett-Jackson event:

Amazing Cars to Be Sold at No Reserve During the Inaugural Barrett-Jackson Event in Las Vegas

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In just three weeks, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will bring its renowned collector car event to Las Vegas with an amazing selection of vehicles being sold at No Reserve. From Oct. 15-18, 2008, the Mandalay Bay Events Center will be the site for collectors across the globe to bid on everything from iconic vintage race cars to a fully functional scale model train, while Barrett-Jackson’s lavish lifestyle atmosphere blends with the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip. SPEED cameras will also be on hand all three days to capture live, high-definition TV coverage of the first-time event.

“We’ve begun the countdown to our inaugural Las Vegas automotive lifestyle event,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Following two stellar auctions in Scottsdale and Palm Beach where sales totaled more than $111 million, we’ve arranged the perfect mix of vehicles for our final 2008 event. It will be the same rousing experience that enthusiasts have come to expect from Barrett-Jackson, but with an added dynamic that only Las Vegas can deliver.”

100 Years of GM

General Motors will celebrate its 100th anniversary and partnership with Barrett-Jackson by auctioning 20 vehicles during the event. On Saturday evening, the auction will end with seven track-used pace cars crossing the block, including the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Daytona Pace Car (Lot 832.2); 1999 Corvette Coupe 24 Hours of LeMans Pace Car (Lot #833); 2005 Pontiac GTO Coupe Pace Car (Lot 833.1); 2005 Corvette Convertible Indianapolis 500 Pace Car C6 #3 (Lot #833.2); 1993 Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car #3 (Lot #834); 2005 SSR NASCAR Pace Roadster Pickup #3 (Lot #834.1); and 2006 Monte Carlo Coupe NASCAR Pace Car (Lot #834.2).

Previous info from GM:
Chevy SSR Pacing the Field: A Chevrolet SSR will perform pace duties for the Auto Club 500 at California Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 27, and continue those duties for a total of 20 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races this season. This weekend will be the first time the Chevy SSR, a unique blend of an open-air roadster with pick-up truck functionality, will pace the field during the 2005 race season. "The Chevrolet SSR pace vehicle makes a bold statement on the track-just like our Chevy NASCAR drivers," said Brent Dewar, Chevrolet general manager. "Pacing the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series provides a good opportunity to showcase the unique style and performance of the SSR, which now offers 390 horsepower." The 2005 Chevy SSR pace vehicle has a four-color paint scheme with a "Sling Shot Yellow" nose blending into hot orange and "Torch Red" racing flames throughout the body and ultimately transitioning to a "Kinetic Blue" truck bed. The event logo for each race will be featured on both door panels with a red Chevy bowtie displayed on the hood. (Chevy PR)

Feb. 17, 2005

[kwhopper89]

Useless without pics!



A Chevrolet SSR will perform pace duties for the Auto Club 500 at California Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 27, and continue those duties for a total of 20 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races this season. This weekend will be the first time the Chevy SSR, a unique blend of an open-air roadster with pick-up truck functionality, will pace the field during the 2005 race season.

"The Chevrolet SSR pace vehicle makes a bold statement on the track-just like our Chevy NASCAR drivers," said Brent Dewar, Chevrolet general manager. "Pacing the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series provides a good opportunity to showcase the unique style and performance of the SSR, which now offers 390 horsepower."

The 2005 Chevy SSR pace vehicle has a four-color paint scheme with a "Sling Shot Yellow" nose blending into hot orange and "Torch Red" racing flames throughout the body and ultimately transitioning to a "Kinetic Blue" truck bed. The event logo for each race will be featured on both door panels with a red Chevy bowtie displayed on the hood.

The Chevy SSR pacing the field is nearly identical to the vehicles available in dealer showrooms. The production version of the 2005 Chevy SSR offers a new 6.0-liter LS2 small-block V-8 engine with 390 horsepower and the option of a six-speed manual transmission, which delivers a 0-60 mph time of 5.29 seconds. The SSR includes the standard one-button, power-operated retractable hardtop that stows vertically and out of sight in its own compartment without reducing cargo carrying capacity. The 2005 SSR starts at $42,555.

As the Official Pace Vehicle of NASCAR, Chevrolet will perform pace duties for 60 NASCAR events in 2005, including 28 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, 17 Busch Series and 15 Craftsman Truck Series races, featuring vehicles such as Corvette, Monte Carlo and Silverado.
(from GM Press Release)

[dyoung]

thanks for the info,,,lets hope it makes the tv coverage....

[PaceGuy]

Got a call last week from a friend of mine at GM. We've sorted out the history on the pace SSRs. I'll get it posted.

There are actally two SSR's that will be auctioned at B-J Vegas. Both are painted like the one I own. The pics. below come from B-J's web site.

I'll be in Vegas for the event and will take pics. of the trucks, VINS etc.

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Lot 515, to be auctioned Friday October 17. 2003 with same event decals as mine.



Lot 834.1, Saturday the 18th. 2005 with same event decals as the other Subway truck sold at B-J Scottsdale 2008:




So, time to step up Fanatics and bring these two trucks into the Fanatic family!

[wildcat66]

Someone better tell FuryKay, since this is one SSR Tressa won't mind him buying Hint,Hint, Kay she loves this truck better get your butt to the auction

[CQQL_SSR]

for this one to come across the auction block. Trying to purchase one of them now.

[Focks]

If I had:

1. the money
2. the room
3. the permission
4. the time

I would but one of those. I love the color scheme.

[Doug Allen]

Hmmmm

[crazyrtr53]

This might be the best time to buy at BJ. Heard alot of owners are nervous with the no reserve and todays economy. Some might buy back their vehicles + pay the BJ commission if bids fall short..

[Tom Savini]

Originally Posted by CQQL_SSR

for this one to come across the auction block. Trying to purchase one of them now.

Charlie if you paint the top black you and Mikey could be twins

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by Doug Allen

Hmmmm

[Doug Allen]

Originally Posted by artsmart

Hush

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by Doug Allen

Hush

[Thumper]

:

[Doug Allen]

Originally Posted by artsmart

Yes.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by Doug Allen

Yes.

That can't be good.

[Doug Allen]

Originally Posted by Flassh

That can't be good.

What? All I said was "Hmmmm".

As in, somebody is going to get one of two really great SSR's.

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by Doug Allen

What? All I said was "Hmmmm".

As in, somebody is going to get one of two really great SSR's.

we know what "Hmmmmmmmmmmm" means when it comes from you

[CQQL_SSR]

Originally Posted by Tom Savini

Charlie if you paint the top black you and Mikey could be twins

Is that why you bought that matching HD?

[SSR03]

Originally Posted by CQQL_SSR

for this one to come across the auction block. Trying to purchase one of them now.

I hear ye! I only wish this one was being offered!

[Beach potato]

HMMMMMMM maybe a certain SSR Fanatic that will be ON the auction platform with a "Mike" in his hand could have some pm's about showing the SSR auction segment instead of commercials this time..lol! It would be a "Joy" to see.....

[NickD]

Did I get this right, both the pace trucks up for auction are 6 speeds?

Just looked at B-J's website, lot 515 they list as a 2003 with a 6 litre engine and automatic. Something is obviously wrong.

Lot 834.1 they list as a 2005 with 390 hp and no mention of the trans so who knows?? All the pace trucks I have seen have been automatics.

[Mike in AZ]

Originally Posted by NickD

Did I get this right, both the pace trucks up for auction are 6 speeds?

Just looked at B-J's website, lot 515 they list as a 2003 with a 6 litre engine and automatic. Something is obviously wrong.

Lot 834.1 they list as a 2005 with 390 hp and no mention of the trans so who knows?? All the pace trucks I have seen have been automatics.

Lot 834.1 - In 2005, the automatics were rated at 390hp and the 6-speeds were 395hp.

Does that help??