Collectors' Dream Machines Make Their Only East Coast Stop in South Florida

HOLLYWOOD, FLA (February 25, 2008) - Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions is making its only stop for an East Coast auction in the United States at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on March 26-29. The company features more than 150 highly collectible European sports, American muscle, hot rods and customs for sale. The Auction will be held in a tented area at the South parking lot on property.

Coming off a successful auction in Scottsdale, AZ that garnered several world-record prices for prized automobiles, Drew Alcazar, owner of Russo and Steele, is looking forward to reaching the East Coast's elite at the Seminole Hard Rock.

Phil Madow, president of the Seminole Hard Rock, said, "Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions are renowned for their prestigious collector's cache of automobiles. This high caliber of event enhances the overall experience for guests and casino players and places the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the spotlight as a premier entertainment destination."  

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is easily accessible from Florida's Turnpike and I-95 to Griffin Road or I-595. Then, travel south on State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441) to the main entrance at 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL. 33314. 

More information about this Russo and Steele event is available online at http://www.russoandsteele.com/.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

AUTOMOBILE PREVIEW & ON-SITE BIDDER'S REGISTRATION
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, March 26-29
Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Daily.
General Admission $10

PREVIEW COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Thursday, March 27
Time: 7:00 p.m. - RSVP Required at The Gryphon
An Evening of good friends and wonderful entertainment
Registered Bidders Only

AUCTION
Friday and Saturday
March 28-29
Gates open for Preview at 10:00 a.m.
Memorabilia 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
* Auction of vehicles to immediately follow


About Russo and Steele

Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles is one of the nation's premier collector car auctions specializing in European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs. Two auctions are staged each year with the signature auction taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona in January and Monterey, California in August. Visit us online at www.russoandsteele.com

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida's leading entertainment destination featuring Vegas-style slots on a 145,000-square-foot casino with 50 live action poker tables and more than 2,500 of the most popular machines. Property enhancements include a high-limit gaming room offering a cashier booth, check cashing services, ATMs, and safety deposit boxes, the VIP Plum Lounge, an exclusive area for loyal Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Players Club card members, Chef's Table celebrity show kitchen, and non-smoking gaming room with ATM and redemption machines and its own Players Club Booth. This Four-Diamond, AAA rated, 500-room hotel offers 17 restaurants and lounges, 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting room space, a full-service, European-style spa, environmentally friendly hand car wash and auto detail salon, and 22 retail shops and 11 nightclubs in Seminole Paradise. Entertainment aficionados can enjoy national and international musical acts, comedic performances, and more in Hard Rock Live--a state-of-the art and acoustically-sound arena located on property. Lucky Street parking garage offers guests an additional 2,300 spaces for parking. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) exit Stirling and travel west (1 Seminole Way) in Hollywood, Florida. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1-800-937-0010 or visit us online at http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/.       

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