Dallas radio host Jerry Reynolds, known for The Car Pro Show, is promoting a special charity auction that will take place at the Barrett‑Jackson Las Vegas Convention Center on September 11. The event will showcase two rare Ram pickups: a factory‑produced 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT, built as a one‑of‑one collector truck, and a meticulously restored 2005 Ram 1500 SRT‑10.
Truck details and performance
The 2027 Rumble Bee SRT comes from the first retail‑production run of the model. It is powered by a supercharged 6.2‑liter Hellcat Hemi V8 delivering 777 horsepower and 680 lb‑ft of torque, with a 0‑60 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a quarter‑mile in 11.6 seconds. An additional Direct Connection 3.0‑liter supercharger upgrade is expected to push output beyond 900 horsepower. The truck also features a MagnaFlow stainless‑steel exhaust, satin‑black 22‑inch wheels, red Brembo brake calipers and a hand‑painted two‑tone finish of Molten Red Pearl‑Coat over Diamond Black Crystal Pearl‑Coat, plus a special center‑console badge confirming its unique status.
The companion vehicle is a 2005 Ram SRT‑10, originally created when Dodge installed an 8.3‑liter Viper V10 under the Ram’s hood. The engine produces 500 horsepower, and the model was recognized by Guinness World Records as the fastest production pickup of its era. RealTruck and ProMotorsports, working with Ram, SRT and Mopar Design Vice President Mark Trostle, have refreshed the truck while preserving its character. It sports a yellow‑over‑black two‑tone exterior, Viper‑inspired graphics, matching wheels, and black Alea leather seats with yellow accents. RealTruck supplied PowerStep running boards and a Pro X15 roll‑up tonneau cover, while Husky Liners provided floor and bed protection.
Charitable purpose and auction details
Barrett‑Jackson will waive its usual fees and commissions, allowing 100 percent of the hammer price to go directly to charitable causes. The majority of the proceeds will support Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military members and first responders. A portion of the funds will be directed through the UFC Foundation to Hispanic charities in recognition of Mexican Independence Day weekend.
The auction block is scheduled for Friday, September 11, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Pacific (5:30 p.m. Central). UFC President and CEO Dana White and Barrett‑Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson are expected to appear on the block to encourage bidding. The winning bidder will also receive a VIP experience at a future UFC event of their choice.
Event schedule and coverage
The Barrett‑Jackson Las Vegas Auction runs Thursday through Saturday, September 10‑12, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, with gates opening at 8 a.m. Pacific each day. Live television coverage will air on FYI from noon to 6 p.m. Pacific on Thursday and Friday, and on the History Channel from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific on Saturday. Full auction coverage will also stream via Barrett‑Jackson’s website and YouTube channel.
Ram’s Tim Kuniskis described the pairing as a look at the company’s past and future, noting that the Viper‑powered SRT‑10 helped establish the modern performance‑pickup formula, while the supercharged Rumble Bee pushes that concept to a level that would have seemed almost fictional in 2005.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
