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Russo and Steele Auction Will Offer Road-Ready Certified™ Vehicles in Scottsdale
Russo and Steele announced today that Road-Ready Certified vehicles will be available at the Scottsdale auction in January 2012.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., - (December 13, 2011) –The Road-Ready Certified program from industry leaders ClassicCars.com and Hemmings Motor News, introduces the first uniform standards for roadworthiness to the classic car marketplace. To become Road-Ready Certified, a vehicle must pass a road test and a 50-point inspection performed by an independent ASE-certified mechanic. The buyer of the classic car receives a 3-month/3,000 mile limited powertrain warranty and a year of 24-hour roadside assistance, all of which is paid for by the vehicle’s seller.
“We believe the certification program by ClassicCars.com and Hemmings Motor News will benefit both our consignors and bidders,” said Drew Alcazar, CEO of Russo and Steele. The program is designed for classic cars intended to be driven; it is not a verification process for numbers matching, fact checking histories, or any of the due diligence that buyers are required to perform prior to purchasing the automobile. The Road Ready Certified automobiles only certify that should the buyer want to drive their new classic car home, they can without any worry.
However, this program is not just for the buyer, consignors benefit as well. All certified cars receive extensive pre-auction marketing on ClassicCars.com, Hemmings.com and in the Russo and Steele digital catalog. Road-Ready Certified vehicles benefit from preferred placement in search results and exclusive badging throughout ClassicCars.com and Hemmings.com. Additionally, prospective buyers may view each certified vehicle’s complete inspection report on ClassicCars.com. Certified vehicles are easily distinguished on the auction lot by distinctive “Road-Ready Certified Classic Vehicle” seals and window stickers. Furthermore, Russo and Steele auctioneers will identify Road-Ready Certified vehicles as they cross the block.
“The Russo and Steele auction is a great venue for Road-Ready Certification,” said Roger Falcione, CEO of ClassicCars.com. “Bidders who buy to drive can’t test drive the vehicles at the auction. Certification gives them the peace of mind that the cars are truly ready for the road.”
For further information about the “Sports and Muscle in Scottsdale” event please visit www.russoandsteele.com. High-resolution images are available of specific cars offered at Russo and Steele’s “Sports and Muscle in Scottsdale” auction. Please contact Stephanie Quinn at Quintessential Media; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 602.252.2697 for any additional requests.
About Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions
Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles is one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions; specializing in the world’s finest European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs. Its two auctions each year attract clients all over the globe not only because of its reputation for stellar collector automobiles, but also unique auction experiences unattainable at any other collector car auction in the world. Its auction events take place with its signature auction in Scottsdale, Arizona every January, and Monterey, California in August. Additional information please visit www.russoandsteele.com or call 602.252.2697
About ClassicCars.com
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, ClassicCars.com is the world's premier marketplace for pre-1991 vehicles. With a catalog of more than 30,000 vehicles collectively worth in excess of $1 billion, ClassicCars.com is home to the world's largest selection of classic vehicles for sale. In 2011, ClassicCars.com brought peace of mind to the classic vehicle buying process with its revolutionary Road-Ready Certified™ Classic Vehicle program. ClassicCars.com has industry partnerships with Hemmings Motor News, Cars.com, TraderOnline, the National Street Rod Association, JamesList, and several top-tier auction companies.
