January 22, 2020
Posted By : Barrett-Jackson
Written By : Eric Becker

BARRETT-JACKSON MEETS THE HORIZON FESTIVAL: Seven collectible icons enter the digital maelstrom

BARRETT-JACKSON MEETS THE HORIZON FESTIVAL: Seven collectible icons enter the digital maelstrom

January 22, 2020
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

Written by Eric Becker
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Maelstrom might be a strong word, but how else would you classify nine hypercars hurtling down a snowy hill in hot pursuit of a Vulcan bomber while getting enough hangtime to warrant an investigation by the RAF?

Barrett-Jackson is delighted to once again enter the world of Forza, the gearhead’s ultimate digital playground. Previously, Barrett-Jackson teamed with Microsoft’s Turn 10 studios to create the Barrett-Jackson Expansion pack featuring seven collectible icons that have crossed the auction block or reside in the personal collections of Barrett-Jackson executives.

The seven cars make their return in Forza Horizon 4, an automotive festival festooned with all the automotive wonders that reality can’t abide. Horizon’s fourth installment moves the setting to Great Britain. Forget ruling Britannia – it’s time to Fuel Britannia.

Atomic PunkGracing Her Majesty’s lands are seven feats of Americana ready to upend the Duke of Edinburgh’s topiary. Protocol requires we address the king first: The Shelby Cooper Monaco King Cobra. Built by Carroll Shelby in 1963 to dominate the circuit, the 289ci V8-powered racer was the forerunner to the legendary GT40.

The “Atomic Punk” (right) began life as a 1959 Plymouth. Packing a 392 HEMI, fins and a bubble top straight from Area 51, the crazy hot rod feels equally at home tearing up the Welsh countryside. If you’re ready to upset the established order and introduce an agent of chaos, bet on the 1932 Ford Double Down, a 576ci V8 menace built to decimate any circuit.

Plymouth_Hemi Cuda ConvertibleWhile a hula girl doesn’t seem right for the frigid air of Scotland, the 1932 Ford “Hula Girl” with its flathead V8 from Craig Jackson’s personal collection fits right in as a beautiful example of 1950s hot-rodding. Another of “Craig’s Cars” in the pack is the 1970 HEMI ’Cuda convertible (right), with 426ci under the hood.

Rounding out the Barrett-Jackson expansion pack are a 1970 Chevelle and 1975 Ford Bronco. From the personal collection of Barrett-Jackson EVP/General Manager Nick Cardinale, the Chevelle packs a 572ci V8 and the Bronco a 351ci Windsor.

The Barrett-Jackson Expansion Pack is available now. Because, of course, there is nothing better than a downhill duel between a hovercraft and an Atomic Era hot rod being driven by someone in Wellingtons.

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