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In the beginning, it was all about cats, much like most of the internet. In 2017, a project called CryptoKitties launched, where users would collect and trade a series of digital cartoonish felines. Essentially like a digital version of Pokémon cards, but part of the latest in the blockchain-based boom.

Cats are cute, but what is blockchain?

In its simplest explanation, blockchain technology is what serves as the basis for cryptocurrency – that thing your nerdy nephew won’t stop taking about. Think of it as a series of decentralized computers talking to each other and creating a shared digital ledger that no single computer can change.

Lot #4001 at the 2021 Houston Auction is an NFT of the sale of this 1959 Cadillac “Ghostbusters Ectomobile” Re-creation at the 2021 Las Vegas Auction.

What?

Basically, a bunch of computers communicating with each other performing complex calculations in order to yield a secure and unchangeable document.

Again, what?

Blockchain: a giant digital public record that says that you own it. Think of it as a certificate of authenticity, but instead of a piece of paper, it’s a unique string of code.

Moving on, because the transaction history is a matter of public record, blockchain technology has sent ripples through the world of collectibles, essentially making it the perfect system for unique and digital identifiers that can be easily and securely exchanged. This led to the creation of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. Essentially, NFTs are pieces of digital memorabilia, with the added benefit of being able to see its history with a few clicks. Imagine a Picasso painting or a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card, but with a readily available transaction history that chronicles every sale, how much it sold for, when it sold and to whom.

Non-fungible, what does that mean?

Other than being a fun word (we dare you to say it three times quickly) non-fungible essentially means it is unique or without equivalent. An example, a $100 dollar bill has fungibility, meaning it can be exchanged for two $50 bills, five 20s or 100 singles. An NFT has zero fungibility; it represents a one-of-one thing like the Declaration of Independence or an original DaVinci sketch. And because NFTs are stored using the blockchain, they are 100 percent authentic.

At the 2021 Houston Auction, bidders have a chance to own Lot #4002, the NFT commemorating the sale of this “Fast & Furious” 1994 Toyota Supra at the 2021 Las Vegas Auction.

Exactly how is this relevant to Barrett-Jackson?

A good question. In June at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions set a historic precedent becoming the first collector car company in history to sell four NFTs during a live, in-person auction. The collection of four NFTs commemorated the sale of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 VIN 001, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition VIN 001, the 2021 Ford Bronco 2-Door VIN 001 and the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 VIN 001. In total, the sale of these four VIN 001 NFTs brought in $67,000, adding a new dynamic to the world of collecting.

“Barrett-Jackson has blazed the trail in the collector car world for decades, and the rollout of the first NFTs in our industry is another great example of our team introducing new and exciting ways to engage the hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson.

Building on the success of the NFT sales in Las Vegas, the next release will focus on commemorating the sale of 15 of the top-selling cars at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction as three-tiered packs – Rare, Epic and Elite. The easiest way to explain this is that Barrett-Jackson has partnered with CurrencyWorks to create digital “baseball card” packs, but instead of NFTs of individual baseball players, we have the NFTs of the sale of auction cars. For instance, each pack will include a random selection of five NFTs: three images, one illustration and one video.

An NFT that may appear in a Barrett-Jackson Elite Pack might be one that commemorates the sale of this 2015 McLaren P1 at the 2021 Las Vegas Auction.

For example, a Barrett-Jackson Elite Pack may include images of the 2015 McLaren P1, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster and the 2019 Ford GT crossing the auction block, a video of the auctioning and sale of the 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe known as “The Grinch” and an illustration of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe – all of which sold at the 2021 Las Vegas Auction.

To illustrate what this is all about, consider the NBA’s Top Shot. The NBA partnered with a company called Dapper

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By: Barrett-Jackson
Title: BARRETT-JACKSON NFTS: New Kids on the Block(chain)
Sourced From: www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/collector-car-nfts-for-sale-2021-houston-auction/
Published Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:16:55 +0000

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BEYOND THE STRIP: Discover the Cultural Gems of Las Vegas

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BEYOND THE STRIP: Discover the Cultural Gems of Las Vegas

Written by Barbara Toombs

Fremont Street in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.

Millions of visitors are understandably attracted to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas’ renowned Strip each year, where world-class resorts, casinos, shows and incredible dining options are the name of the game.

What many don’t realize is that there’s another fascinating side to the Entertainment Capital of the World, headlined by two cultural districts known simply as Downtown and Chinatown.

Downtown Las Vegas (also known as DTLV) is really where this unique desert city got its start. In 1931, construction began on what is now known as the Hoover Dam, attracting thousands of workers to a site just east of the city. To capitalize on this growing workforce, savvy businessmen began building casinos and showgirl venues along Las Vegas’ only paved road at the time: Fremont Street.

Today, DTLV is comprised of three distinct districts. Many visitors to the city are already familiar with one of them: the Fremont Street Casino District, which contains museums, restaurants and bars, as well as the original Las Vegas casinos, including El Cortez, Golden Nugget and Golden Gate. Here you’ll also find the renowned Fremont Street Experience, which debuted in 1995. This pedestrian-only thoroughfare is covered by a canopy of more than two million LED lights and a state-of-the-art sound system that comes to life every night for a spectacular sound and light show called “Viva Vision.”

The Arts District

A popular attraction in this district is The Mob Museum (the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement), which showcases intriguing tales and the age-old dichotomy of good guys versus bad guys. Explore at your own pace, go on a guided tour or uncover museum surprises as part of a group scavenger hunt. Want a literal “taste” of old-school Las Vegas? Plan to dine at Top of Binion’s Steakhouse, perched on the 24th floor of Binion’s Gambling Hall. The restaurant dates back to 1965 when it was known as Top of the Mint, the signature dining spot at The Mint hotel tower. The interior design (and menu – think steak, prime rib, lobster and even Baked Alaska) is a throwback to an earlier era when the mob ran much of Las Vegas, but the real draw is the spectacular view through dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows.

Built in 2002, the Fremont East Entertainment District (FEED) is a six-block area that stretches from Las Vegas Boulevard East to 8th Street and from Ogden Street South to Carson. FEED is pedestrian-friendly, offering diverse street life and many eateries, cafes, bars and lounges, as well as ample shopping opportunities and lively entertainment. A must-see attraction in this district is the Downtown Container Park – a dining, shopping and live music venue made of 45 colorful repurposed shipping containers, all fronted by a two-story, fire-breathing praying mantis who made its original debut at Burning Man. Nearby is the popular Bin 702 – one of many great dining choices in the area – featuring a great selection of beer and wine, as well as a tantalizing choice of charcuterie and cheese, sandwiches and small plates for sharing.

18b sign in The Arts District.

In recent years, The Arts District – or the 18b as it’s also known (a reference to it occupying 18 blocks of Downtown Las Vegas, loosely outlined by Commerce Street, Colorado Ave, Fourth Street and Hoover Avenue) – has been growing in popularity. Its monthly “First Friday” block party and art walk features food trucks and live music, serving as a backdrop for artists showing their works off at a variety of open-air and indoor galleries. These include The Arts Factory, home to over 30 artists and art galleries, and ArtSquare, a hip establishment that houses design stores, designer’s studios, wellness spots, and food and drink outlets. Behind The Arts Factory sits one of many great dining choices in The Arts District: Taverna Costera, serving up delicious Coastal Mediterranean fusion that draws inspiration from coastal Spanish, French, Italian and Greek cuisines and beyond.

Just a couple of miles east of the Strip, along Spring Mountain Road (roughly between Rainbow Boulevard and Interstate 15), lies the city’s amazing Chinatown, which has grown in leaps and bounds over the past two decades. Here you’ll find the largest collection of Asian businesses in Southern Nevada, including a multitude of authentic Asian restaurants, gift shops, a hair stylist, a reflexologist, home decor, an Asian supermarket and the only Chinese bookstore in Nevada.

At Chinatown’s heart is the enormous and ornate Chinatown Plaza, featuring a colorful, dragon-adorned, Tang Dynasty-inspired gate and gleaming

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By: Barrett-Jackson
Title: BEYOND THE STRIP: Discover the Cultural Gems of Las Vegas
Sourced From: www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/beyond-the-strip-discover-the-cultural-gems-of-las-vegas-2023/
Published Date: Fri, 19 May 2023 18:07:14 +0000

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2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe – No Reserve

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2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe – No Reserve

This red 1967 Corvette custom coupe received a complete custom restoration at Springfield Motorsports in Peachland BC, Canada. The build consists of a completely new jig-mounted tube chassis with C4 corvette front upper and lower control arms riding on coilover shocks and power rack & pinion steering. The rear differential is a custom narrowed 9-inch Ford with aluminum Dale Gerry center section with Wilwood disc brakes on all 4 corners. Filling out the wheel wells are custom offset Fikse wheels.

K&S machine in Kelowna, British Columbia took the 454ci engine and machined it to 496ci it is equipped with Comp Thumper camshaft and 800cfm carburetor and it creates a true hot rod sound through the ceramic-coated exhaust. Lee Baxter upholstery created the one-off hand-stitched red leather interior with a rear storage area. It features Vintage Air, Digital gauges, power windows and a leather-wrapped vintage-style steering wheel.

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By: Barrett-Jackson
Title: 2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe – No Reserve
Sourced From: www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/2024-scottsdale-auction-1967-chevrolet-corvette-custom-coupe-no-reserve/
Published Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:52:01 +0000

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From Hamamatsu to Lisbon: A Honda CBX 1000 restomod by Unik Edition

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Honda CBX 1000 restomod by Unik Edition
The Honda CBX 1000 was only in production for four years, but that was enough time for it to leave a lasting impression on the motorcycle industry. First released it in 1978 as a screaming six-cylinder naked superbike, it later faced stiff competition from its stablemate—the equally iconic CB900F. So the Japanese marque redesigned it as a sport tourer, halfway through its tenure.

The updated ‘CBX-B’ had a touring fairing, optional panniers, and Honda’s new-at-the-time Pro-Link mono-shock setup. It was a hair less powerful than before, but that didn’t stop it from becoming a legend in its own right. If you park a CBX and CBX-B next to each other, you could argue that the latter has more presence.

Honda CBX 1000 restomod by Unik Edition

It’s that mystique that prompted the owner of this 1982 Honda CBX 1000 Pro-Link to buy it. Enamored with the fusion of modern technology and ancient traditions found in Japanese cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, he was on the hunt for a classic motorcycle that embodied that philosophy. When he found the CBX, the sheer brutalism of its six-cylinder engine was impossible to ignore.

“In the eyes of this enthusiast, the engine wasn’t just a mechanical marvel; it was the soul of the motorcycle, much like the heart in a human body,” says Tiago Gonçalves, founder of the Portuguese custom shop, Unik Edition. “This revelation laid the foundation for a transformative project, one that would honor the motorcycle’s origins while infusing it with a new identity.”

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By: Wesley Reyneke
Title: From Hamamatsu to Lisbon: A Honda CBX 1000 restomod by Unik Edition
Sourced From: www.bikeexif.com/honda-cbx-1000-restomod
Published Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 16:34:54 +0000

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