An aficionado of classic cars, San Francisco-area resident Charles Goodman founded the Shifting Gears charitable event held in 2013. Charlie Goodman also helps generate funds for Marin General Hospital and other San Francisco Bay-area organizations, such as Hospice By The Bay. On a regular basis, Charles Goodman attends and follows updates on automobile-oriented events, such as the Barrett-Jackson Auction.

1. Barrett-Jackson Auctions and
Automobiles
By Charles Goodman, San
Francisco

2. Introduction
• An aficionado of classic cars, San Francisco-area resident
Charles Goodman founded the Shifting Gears charitable
event held in 2013. Charlie Goodman also helps generate
funds for Marin General Hospital and other San
Francisco Bay-area organizations, such as Hospice By
The Bay. On a regular basis, Charles Goodman attends
and follows updates on automobile-oriented events, such
as the Barrett-Jackson Auction.
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company's staff boasts a
collective 130 years of experience in the automobile
industry. Founded in 1971, Barrett-Jackson has earned a
reputation for selling some of the finest vintage cars in
the world.

3. Barrett-Jackson Auctions
• The company goes even further by providing vital services to
owners and enthusiasts. Fully qualified technicians are on
hand to care for vehicles in the Barrett-Jackson Collection
Showroom. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the showroom offers
a wealth of services, including the consignment and sale of
automobiles. Products geared toward automobile restoration
and insurance plans are also available.
Ultimately, collectors appreciate Barrett-Jackson for the
interesting automobiles put up on the auction block at events.
In 2011, a buyer paid $132,000 for the 1963 Pontiac
ambulance that spirited President John F. Kennedy from
Andrews Air Force Base to Bethesda Naval Hospital.