Barrett-Jackson 46th Annual Scottsdale Auction Sets 40 World Auction Sales Records, Hosts Entertainment Megastars and Raises Nearly $2.2 Million for Charity

  • 2017 Scottsdale sales totaled $102.4 million (unaudited) and raised
    nearly $2.2 million for charity during the Scottsdale Auction.
  • Entertainment and sports icons, including Steven Tyler, Justin Bieber,
    Floyd Mayweather, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Burt Reynolds, Bubba Watson,
    Reggie Jackson and Michael Phelps, among others, were in attendance.
  • Barrett-Jackson consigned 1,719 vehicles, the most in the company’s
    46-year history, set 40 world auction sales records, including the
    sale of Kindig-It Design’s 1965 Volkswagen Type II 21-Window Deluxe
    Bus (Lot
    #1315
    ) that sold for $302,500.
  • The impressive Charlie Thomas Collection, featuring 146 vehicles, sold
    for a combined total of just over $1.7 million.
  • Over 1,800 automobilia pieces sold for more than $2.5 million,
    including an extremely rare 1960s Esso Aviation porcelain neon airport
    hangar sign (Lot
    #9487
    ), which sold for $82,250.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#barrettjacksonBarrett-Jackson,
The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, kicked off its 46th year
by breaking more than 40 vehicle auction sales records (as verified by
Hagerty Data) during the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction,
held Jan. 14-22, 2017, at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. During the
automotive lifestyle event, 1,719 vehicles were consigned, the most at
one auction in the company’s history, with vehicle sales totaling
approximately $100 million (unaudited) at a 99.5-percent sell-through
rate. Over 1,800 pieces of automobilia sold for more than $2.5 million
(unaudited) bringing the total sales to more than $102 million.
Approximately 320,000 people attended this year’s auction, including
many of today’s hottest celebrities, professional athletes and
entertainment personalities.


“This year’s Scottsdale auction was a tremendous success,” said Craig
Jackson
, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Despite the rain and
colder temperatures, we had a phenomenal turnout, set 40 world auction
sales records and sold more than 1,800 pieces of authentic automobilia.
This year’s entertainment factor was through the roof. From Rock and
Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler and Grammy award-winning Justin Bieber,
through undefeated pro boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and the most
decorated Olympian in history, Michael Phelps, to two-time Masters
champion Bubba Watson, there was no shortage of entertainment and
full-throttle excitement.”

The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction gave bidders the chance to select
from a wide range of American muscle, European classics, exotic sports
cars and one-of-a-kind customs. The top cars sold in Scottsdale include:

  • 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (Lot
    #1397
    ) – $1,485,000
  • 1960 Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle (CERV) 1 (Lot
    #1390
    ) – $1,320,000
  • 1930 Duesenberg J Dual-Cowl Phaeton (Lot
    #1378
    ) – $880,000
  • 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (Lot
    #1396
    ) – $616,000
  • 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot
    #1365
    ) – $445,500
  • Justin Bieber’s 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (Lot
    #1372
    ) – $434,500
  • 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 Split-Window “Fuelie” (Lot
    #1393
    ) – $385,000
  • 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (Lot
    #1400
    ) – $385,000
  • 1932 Rolls-Royce Roadster (Lot
    #1382
    ) – $341,000
  • 2015 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (Lot
    #1374
    ) – $330,000
  • 1964 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 (Lot
    #1399
    ) – $330,000

“Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale has become the most anticipated event of the
year as it is the barometer for the hobby,” said Steve
Davis
, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Barrett-Jackson Collector Car
Week, as proclaimed by the city of Scottsdale, is an immersive
entertainment experience that offers something every person can enjoy.
The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction was the only place to find
the greatest selection of cars, the most passionate enthusiasts, the
largest number of charity cars and the biggest displays by top
automakers, all inside more than a million square feet of covered space.”

The Charlie Thomas Collection, which featured 146 vehicles, sold for an
impressive combined total of just over $7.1 million, with the top three
vehicles including a 1970 Plymouth Superbird (Lot
#1284
), a 1957 Ford Thunderbird “F” Convertible (Lot
#1282
) and a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster (Lot
#1283
).

Eight charity vehicles crossed the Scottsdale block this year, including
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Grammy winner Steven
Tyler’s 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Lot
#3003
). Tyler roared onto the stage to help sell his rare Hennessey,
which sold for $800,000, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Janie’s
Fund
.

“Steven Tyler entered the auction arena in true rock and roll style,”
said Jackson. “With a grand entrance featuring lights, music and Steven
standing in the passenger seat, the crowd was on their feet like we were
at one of his concerts. There’s really no place in the world, like
Barrett-Jackson, that brings together superstars and super cars.”

The complete docket of charity vehicles included:

  • 2016 GMC Sierra Custom Pickup (Lot
    #3000
    ) to benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers
    Foundation/Building for America’s Bravest – $100,000
  • 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (Lot
    #3001
    ) to benefit Childhelp – $130,000
  • 2017 Chevrolet Camaro COPO (Lot
    #3002
    ) to benefit the United Way – $175,000
  • Steven Tyler’s 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Lot
    #3003
    ) to benefit Janie’s Fund – $800,000
  • 2017 Ford Raptor Pickup (Lot
    #3004
    ) to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – $157,000
    with an addition $50,000 donation
  • 1930 Cord L29 4-Door4 Brougham (Lot
    #3005
    ) to benefit Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital –
    $300,000
  • 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle designed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Lot
    #3006
    ) to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital – $200,000
  • 2014 Chevrolet #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Race Car (Lot
    #3006.1
    ) to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital – $200,000
  • 2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback (Lot
    #3007
    ) to benefit Military Assistance Mission, Inc. – $175,000

To date, Barrett-Jackson has raised over $93 million for local and
national charities.

This year’s excitement at Barrett-Jackson continued beyond the auction
block and included a variety of automotive and lifestyle activities,
including the Coca-Cola Garage and Patio. Other activities included Ford
and Chevrolet Ride ’N Drives, Dodge Thrill Rides and complimentary
“Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposiums.

The fun continued with Arena Polo matches, an Arabian Horse Exhibition,
Indian Motorcycle Demo Rides, live bands, hundreds of exhibitor and
sponsor displays, a DIY Pavilion and the Shell Pennzoil Pioneering
Performance Stage.

The first to broadcast a live collector car auction in 1997,
Barrett-Jackson has pioneered how enthusiasts access its auctions around
the world. Today, 20 years later, Barrett-Jackson is the leading
collector car auction on the air. More than 36 hours of live coverage of
this year’s Scottsdale Auction was shown on Velocity and Discovery
simultaneously in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Discovery en Español.
Barrett-Jackson is also the first to pioneer a second screen experience
this year with the new Shell Pennzoil Pioneering Performance Stage.

Consignments are now being accepted for the 15th
Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction
April 6-8, 2017, at the
South Florida Fairgrounds. For information on becoming a bidder, follow
the link to www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.
Information on available packages and how to be a part of this
world-class lifestyle event is available here.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona,
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is the
leader in collector car and automotive lifestyle events, which include
authentic automobilia auctions. The company produces auctions in
Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut,
and Las Vegas, Nevada. With broadcast partners Velocity and Discovery
Channel, Barrett-Jackson will feature extensive live television coverage
in 2017, including broadcasts in over 100 countries internationally.
Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance
for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information
about Barrett-Jackson, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com
or call 480-421-6694.

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Contacts

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Barrett-Jackson

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ACook@TPRM.com
or
Arizona
Media
Strategies 360 on behalf of Barrett-Jackson
Stacy
Pearson, 602-577-6888
StacyP@Strategies360.com

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