{"id":98635,"date":"2024-11-07T16:23:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T00:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=98635"},"modified":"2024-11-07T16:23:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T00:23:54","slug":"custom-1962-dodge-power-wagon-to-be-auctioned-at-barrett-jacksons-2025-scottsdale-event-for-skilled-trades-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/custom-1962-dodge-power-wagon-to-be-auctioned-at-barrett-jacksons-2025-scottsdale-event-for-skilled-trades-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom 1962 Dodge Power Wagon to be Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson\u2019s 2025 Scottsdale Event for Skilled Trades Charity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The automotive world is buzzing as Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson, joined by Emmy-winning TV host Mike Rowe, TV personality and custom auto designer Colby Donaldson, and the talented team from Ohio-based SugarCreek, revealed a unique 1962 Dodge Power Wagon at the 2024 SEMA Show. This meticulously crafted, one-of-a-kind powerhouse, built with over 1,000 horsepower and rugged, fully utilitarian styling, is set to cross the auction block for charity at Barrett-Jackson\u2019s 2025 Scottsdale Auction from January 18-26 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. All proceeds from the sale will support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting skilled trades education.<\/p>\n

Iconic Power Wagon \u201cProject S.W.E.A.T.\u201d Supports Skilled Trades<\/h3>\n

Craig Jackson expressed the privilege of unveiling \u201cProject S.W.E.A.T.\u201d alongside his friend Mike Rowe, who has long championed the importance of skilled labor. \u201cThe one-of-a-kind custom workhorse truck showcases SugarCreek and Colby\u2019s tremendous creativity and craftsmanship,\u201d Jackson said. \u201cThis Power Wagon is a powerful emblem of American ingenuity and determination, making it a perfect fit to support Mike\u2019s foundation, which dedicates its efforts to uplifting the next generation of skilled trade workers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Built by John Richardson\u2019s skilled team at SugarCreek, \u201cProject S.W.E.A.T.\u201d is a vision of rugged sophistication with advanced engineering, boasting a custom-built supercharged HEMI V8 engine that generates over 1,000 horsepower, seamlessly paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The truck stands on a late-model Dodge RAM 4WD chassis, with Dodge RAM TRX-inspired body styling and customizations that include a spacious crew cabin with rear-opening suicide doors, a hand-built utility flatbed, and a refined interior upholstered in leather and Alcantara.<\/p>\n

A Labor of Love from Colby Donaldson and SugarCreek\u2019s Elite Craftsmen<\/h3>\n

Renowned for his roles in hit television shows and a passion for design, Colby Donaldson led the creative vision for \u201cProject S.W.E.A.T.\u201d Drawing from his background in engineering and racing, Donaldson collaborated closely with SugarCreek\u2019s artisans to bring the Power Wagon to life. The truck took over 9,000 hours to complete, a testament to the expertise and dedication of the Washington Court House, Ohio, team, all with the mission of advancing skilled labor across America.<\/p>\n

Mike Rowe, whose mikeroweWORKS Foundation has granted numerous scholarships to skilled labor students, praised the partnership: \u201cThe chance to work with John\u2019s talented team at SugarCreek and Colby to build this custom Dodge truck, and to partner with Barrett-Jackson to help auction it in support of skilled labor, is tremendous,\u201d Rowe stated. \u201cThis project isn\u2019t just about the truck; it\u2019s about building a legacy for the next generation. We\u2019re raising awareness for an American workforce in need, and this truck will play a pivotal role in that mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

The mikeroweWORKS Foundation: Bridging the Skilled Labor Gap<\/h3>\n

The mikeroweWORKS Foundation, founded by Mike Rowe, focuses on closing the skills gap by offering scholarships to individuals passionate about learning a trade through its Work Ethic Scholarship Program. This truck sale is another initiative by the foundation to support the future of skilled labor across the nation.<\/p>\n

Bid for Charity at the 2025 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction<\/h3>\n

Barrett-Jackson\u2019s Scottsdale Auction, one of the most anticipated collector car events, offers a unique opportunity for bidders to take home \u201cProject S.W.E.A.T.\u201d and support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation\u2019s mission. Interested bidders are encouraged to register, and vehicle consignments are now open for submission. General admission tickets and Hospitality Packages for the auction are also available.<\/p>\n

To join the conversation, follow Barrett-Jackson on social media using #BarrettJackson and #BJAC, and mark your calendars for this unforgettable charity event.<\/p>\n

See the Reveal<\/h3>\n

The 2025 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction promises to be a remarkable event, blending passion for classic and custom vehicles with philanthropy to support skilled trades education. Don\u2019t miss the chance to see \u201cProject S.W.E.A.T.\u201d cross the block and contribute to a cause that celebrates the dedication, ingenuity, and grit of America\u2019s skilled labor force.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This meticulously crafted, one-of-a-kind powerhouse, built with over 1,000 horsepower and rugged, fully utilitarian styling, is set to cross the auction block for charity at Barrett-Jackson\u2019s 2025 Scottsdale Auction from January 18-26 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":98640,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5044,3700,3470],"tags":[11180,9330,11172,11171,11183,11184,11182,7266,11173,11179,11177,11175,11174,11181,11185,11176,11178],"class_list":["post-98635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cool-cars","category-featured-vehicles","category-news","tag-000-horsepower-hemi-power-wagon","tag-9330","tag-2025-scottsdale-car-auction","tag-barrett-jackson-scottsdale-auction","tag-barrett-jackson-scottsdale-january-18-26","tag-barrett-jackson-westworld-auction","tag-colby-donaldson","tag-craig-jackson","tag-custom-1962-dodge-power-wagon","tag-custom-ram-trx-design","tag-mike-rowe-dodge-power-wagon","tag-mikeroweworks-foundation-charity","tag-project-s-w-e-a-t","tag-resto-mod-charity-auction","tag-skilled-labor-scholarships","tag-skilled-trades-education-auction","tag-sugarcreek-builders"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/unnamed-1-min-1-e1731025418794.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p42YSK-pET","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98635"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98652,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98635\/revisions\/98652"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98640"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}