Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions will pay tribute to renowned Corvette collector and longtime member of the Barrett-Jackson family, David Ressler, by offering a dozen vehicles – including 10 beautifully preserved Corvettes – from his collection during the 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Oct. 10-13 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
“Dave Ressler was a close friend and a generous person who was universally admired, and we’re proud to honor his legacy by offering 12 vehicles from his personal collection,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Dave’s passion for Corvettes is evident in the quality of the vehicles he curated during his career. The collection’s 10 Corvettes are incredibly well-preserved, like the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary Edition with only 1,537 miles. I’m honored that his family entrusted Barrett-Jackson with the care of these vehicles to offer to the next generation of collectors and preserve his legacy for many more years to come.”
1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary
A testament to his love for Corvettes, the 10 Corvettes being auctioned in October include an impressive set of six consecutive C4 ZR1 models from 1990 to 1995. Among the stars of the group is a pristine 1993 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 40th Anniversary Edition (Lot #393.1). The last ZR1 off the line of 448 produced is powered by a 405-horsepower V8 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and has only 40 miles. A 1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (Lot #394) with 73 miles and a 1994 model (Lot #393.2) with 124 miles each feature a 405-horsepower V8 engine and are Bloomington Gold-certified.
1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
“A self-made man, Dave worked his way up from being a bus driver and car salesman to arguably the most revered Corvette collector in our lifetime,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Philanthropy and giving back to the community were just as much a part of his DNA as is his hard work and dedication to his career. We look forward to selling these wonderful cars and putting them into the hands of their next caregivers.”
Additional C4 ZR1 models from 1990 to 1995 from the Ressler Collection each come with a 375-horsepower V8 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and include a 1992 model (Lot #393) with 79 miles, a 1991 model (Lot #392.2) with 134 miles and a 1990 model with 122 miles.
1987 Chevrolet Corvette
Four additional Corvettes from Ressler’s collection are a 1987 version (Lot #78.2) powered by a V8 engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission and 18,226 miles; a 1984 model (Lot #78.3) with a 205-horsepower V8 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission and 12,756 miles; a 1982 model (Lot #78.4) powered by a 350-horsepower Cross-Fire Injection engine with 20,183 miles; and a 25th Anniversary Edition (Lot #78.5) with only 1,537 miles that includes matching 25th-anniversary luggage.
1991 Chevrolet Corvette
Rounding out the David M. Ressler Collection are a 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine (Lot #78.1) and a GM concept vehicle, the 1991 Geo Dirt Tracker (Lot #78).
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