This year’s Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event was incredibly successful. With $203.2 million in sales logged in, it was the largest in the collector car auction company’s 50-year history. The Scottsdale auction is the premier event of the year, take a note of a few key moments that happened:
- $195.9 million from 1,857 No Reserve collectible vehicle sales, 100-percent sell-through rate
- Average vehicle sales price reached unprecedented $105,517
- Ten non-charity vehicles sell for over $1 million, the most in Barrett-Jackson history
- Over $8.8 million raised for charity; two charity vehicles surpass million dollar mark, including the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 VIN 001 (Lot #3009) that hammered in at $3.6 million
- International celebrity guests, professional athletes, business titans attended, including GRAMMY Award-winning artist Pitbull, music icon Bret Michaels, business titan John Paul DeJoria
- More than $7.3 million in automobilia sales, the most successful automobilia auction in Barrett-Jackson history
Over the course of the event,1,857 vehicles sold for over $195.9 million and 1,153 pieces of automobilia sold for over $7.3 million, bringing the total auction sales to more than $203.2 million.
“Our Scottsdale Auction set an unprecedented pace with record-setting prices, and produced the energy that reengaged our hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The immersive experience that we create is truly the heart and soul of the collector car community. Over the past week we saw incredible growth at every turn, even beating our own world auction records by double digit percentages. That growth speaks to the trust that bidders and consignors have in our No Reserve format. We’re also proud to be the new ‘Autoshow 2.0’, where manufactures can introduce, exhibit, and give high performance thrill rides, as well as auction their vehicles, giving guests a 360-degree experience.”
Charity has always been a front and center initiative for the Scottsdale Auction. This year, Barrett-Jackson raised more than $8.8 million for charity through the sale of ten vehicles, led by the $3.6 million auction of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 VIN 001 (Lot #3009).
“We’ve built something that is far more than a collector car auction, we’ve created a lifestyle experience,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re proud of the depth and breadth of our Scottsdale Auction docket because it reflected the interest of every type of enthusiast and collector. The prices reflected the excitement and quality of our vehicles. It was truly our most expansive docket to date, offering everything from million-dollar supercars to the very best Resto-Mods. And we raised millions of dollars for charity, which is the pinnacle of what Barrett-Jackson represents. We’re all so blessed to be a part of this community during this period. We’re not just witnessing history, we’re making it.”
While most think of cars when they think of Barrett-Jackson, the automobilia component is another enthusiast favorite. The top five automobilia pieces that sold during the Scottsdale Auction include:
- 1953 Ford Jubilee Neon Porcelain Sign (Lot #9491) – $460,000 (world auction record for a neon sign)
- 1950s to Early 1960s Disneyland Donald Duck Ride (Lot #9488.1) – $172,500 (world auction record for a kiddie ride)
- 1940s-50s Mobil Oil Neon Porcelain Sign (Lot #9495.2) – $161,000
- 1930s Kelly Tires Sign (Lot #9470) – $155,250
- 1940s Greyhound Bus Lines Tin Sign with Animated Neon (Lot #8492.4) – $149,500
“We had so many special moments and historic milestones this week,” said Jackson. “I can’t thank our sponsors, consignors and guests enough for creating so many magical moments in Scottsdale as we celebrated our 50th anniversary. We look forward to returning to Palm Beach in April and building on the passion we all have for the collector car hobby.”
Image courtesy of Barrett-Jackson.
