Monterey, California (June 1, 2011) – The idea for an opportunity to provide automotive enthusiasts a chance to experience Monterey’s Classic Car Week was born from the continued amazement by many lifelong automotive enthusiasts proclamations that they’ve never been to Monterey, CA during this time before.  So, Russo and Steele created the Experience Monterey Classic Car Week Raffle to provide fellow enthusiasts an opportunity to attend the euphoric odyssey of what is properly billed as the ultimate collector automobile experience in the northern continent. If you are a member of these ranks, you simply owe it to yourself to try and win; after all you can win if you don’t play.  Your only regret will be "why have I not done this before?"

Enthusiasts can win up to three prizes.  The grand prize is a trip for two for four nights to Monterey starting August 18, 2011.  Included in this prize are four night stay at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Monterey, two (2) roundtrip airline tickets on Southwest Airlines, two tickets to the Concorso Italiano, two tickets for Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion for Saturday, August 20^th, two tickets to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and of course two ticket to the 11^th Annual Russo and Steele auction event. 

Runner up provides collector car enthusiasts the opportunity to memorialize their favorite classic car in sculpture.  This one of kind collector car sculpture will be created by collector automobile artist David Chapple. 

The third chance to win provides one lucky collector car enthusiasts the gift of insurance.  Russo and Steele will provide you a gift voucher for $300 towards insurance for a collector car of your choice^* through Hagerty Collector Car Insurance. In addition, the lucky winner will receive a year of Hagerty Plus services.  Hagerty Plus will have you covered 24 hours, seven days a week for guaranteed flatbed towing and other roadside assistance throughout the United States and Canada. This includes dispatch for lockouts, battery jumps, tire changes and emergency fuel delivery.

See firsthand why all it will take is your initial experience in Monterey to be "hooked;" and a full week each August will forever dominate your calendar.   Four world class concours shows, almost a week of vintage races, five auctions, driving events, product introductions, marquee club functions, more cocktail receptions than you can possibly attend, window shopping, great dining, fabulous wine, and building lifelong friendships with fellow enthusiasts stricken by the same sickness, all create the preeminent collector automotive event in the known universe. 

Enter to win online at www.russoandsteele.com.  The opportunity to win ends July 7^th at midnight; requires no purchase to enter and it is one submission per person.  This opportunity is open to all persons who are 21 years of age or older.  Once you have entered your ticket will be emailed directly to you.  All Winners will be chosen on July 8, 2011 in a random drawing from the entries received. Results will be posted on Russo and Steele’s Facebook and Twitter pages and followed up with an email announcement the following day.  Additional terms and conditions can be found online.

^*Subject to underwriting approval. No coverage is in place until specifically notified by Hagerty

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 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.

Contact:

Stephanie Quinn

Stephanie@russoandsteele.com  602-252-2697

Stephanie@quintessential-media.com 480-422-9246

Stephanie Quinn

Russo and Steele, LLC

5230 South 39th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85040

Phone: (602) 252-2697

Fax: (602) 252-6260

www.russoandsteele.com