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DARRELL GWYNN FOUNDATION RAISES $420,000 THROUGH AUCTION OF SHADRACH MUSTANG AND 20TH ANNIVERSARY COORS DRAGSTER REPLICA

April 6th, 2010

Week of Barrett-Jackson Events Benefit Foundation’s Mission to Provide Awareness, Prevention, Support, and Ultimately a Cure for Paralysis

Palm Beach, FL – A nearly week-long series of Darrell Gwynn Foundation events during the 8th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction drew to a thrilling conclusion with the auction of two special vehicles – a Shadrach supercharged “Platt and Payne Signature Edition” 2005 Mustang and the 20th Anniversary Coors Extra Gold Special replica of Gwynn’s Top Fuel dragster.  Combined, the cars sold for $330,000 and Gwynn raised an additional $90,000 during the auction to help further the Foundation’s mission to provide awareness, prevention, support, and ultimately a cure for paralysis.

The Shadrach Mustang was purchased by Mike Jenkins for $190,000.  The winning bidder for the historic dragster replica was Ron Pratte for $140,000.  It had previously been purchased by Pratte at auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., earlier this year and has now raised a total of $550,000.

During the auction Gwynn welcomed 7-year-old Miami resident Altiris Greene, a cerebral palsy patient, onto the stage to formally present her with a new princess-themed power wheelchair that will enhance her mobility and provide increased independence.  This element of the Foundation’s outreach – supporting those afflicted by spinal cord injury or debilitating disease – was dramatically showcased throughout the week as Gwynn presented new power wheelchairs to four different people at various Barrett-Jackson/Foundation events.  To date, the Darrell Gwynn Foundation has donated nearly $1 million in customized, high-tech wheelchairs to deserving individuals.

“The auction was a wonderful way to cap off an incredible week,” Gwynn said. “From the bottom of my heart, I thank all the Foundation supporters and our friends at Barrett-Jackson.  Without them, it would be impossible for us to make such a significant impact in the lives of those afflicted with spinal cord injuries and debilitating diseases.”

In total, the Foundation raised nearly $600,000 through the week’s Barrett-Jackson events, which included a Tuesday night inaugural “Wheels of Dreams” at John and Jeanette Staluppi’s private Cars of Dreams Museum and Wednesday night Barrett-Jackson opening gala.

About The Darrell Gwynn Foundation
The Darrell Gwynn Foundation is a Davie, Fla.-based non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization established by former National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) champion Darrell Gwynn to support individuals with spinal cord injuries and other debilitating illnesses.  The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about spinal cord injuries, preventing paralysis, providing support for those living with paralysis and, ultimately, finding a cure.  To expedite specific cures, the Foundation assists in the funding of targeted research.  For more information on the Foundation and the programs it supports, visit www.darrellgwynnfoundation.org  or call 954-792-7223. 

About Barrett-Jackson
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world.  The company produces the “World’s Greatest Classic Car Event” in Scottsdale, Ariz., and has expanded to other venues, including Orange County, Calif., Las Vegas and Palm Beach, Fla.  For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com  or call 480-421-6694.

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  • Bill Gannon

    Darrell, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help your wonderful organization. The world needs more guys like you who donate their time and energy solely for the benefit of others. Look forward to seeing you and your terrific staff and the next Barrett Jackson event.

  • Mark Langford

    Thank you Darrell Gwynn and Foundation staff for all the work you do to raise awareness, promote research and help individuals with spinal cord injuries!

    It brought tears of joy and gratitude to my eyes to learn my younger brother, Neal Langford of East Lansing, Michigan, was a reciepient of a wheel chair presented at one of your events during the 8th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction.

    Since his injury in 1989, our family and relatives have done what we could to help Neal including reaching out to other organizations for assistance. Your gift of this wheel chair was truly a timely answer to prayer and an inspiration to us as we support Neal in living an independent and productive life.

    Thank you so much for all the lives you have helped and blessed through your foundation!