Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

February 8, 2024 Off By Mike Vietro

Photo Credit: Larry

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, heralded as the official kickoff to the auction year, saw unprecedented success with a record-breaking $207.6 million in Total Auction Sales, marking the highest in Company History.

The nine-day extravaganza commenced with a Rock the Block party featuring electrifying performances by Foreigner and Night Ranger. A highlight was the impromptu appearance of Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, who joined Red Voodoo’s set to pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen on what would have been his 69th birthday.

Celebrity-owned vehicles stole the show, with stars like Nicolas Cage and Kris Jenner offering their prized possessions for auction. Among the top 10 most expensive cars sold were iconic classics like the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe ($3,410,000), a 2018 Bugatti Chiron ($2,970,000), and a 1967 Custom Corvette Convertible ($1,100,000).

The auction boasted an impressive lineup, featuring 2,016 collectible vehicles, all sold with No Reserve, totaling $200.9 million. Additionally, 1,180 pieces of authentic automobilia fetched $6.7 million. Notably, $1 million was raised for charity through the sale of four special vehicles.

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Stu H’s 1958 Corvette Powered Scarab

The car I finished production of is #28 with an FIA chassis & fitted with a 1958 date code & T-10 Corvette trans as original. Winters quick change rear end used with independent suspension. The body is alloy as well. The original three cars are all in collector’s hands and museums and our upwards of $10 million I’ve heard.

Stu H.

At Auction

No Reserve 1976 Bricklin SV-1

Estate Sale Barn Find with only 76 Original Miles!

Suntan w/Tan Interior, Ford 351 V8, 3-Speed Automatic

Estate Sale!

This 1976 Bricklin SV-1 is a non-running project that has remained off the road since 1978. The car is finished in Safety Suntan over brown upholstery and has a 351ci Windsor V8 that is paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Gullwing doors and 15″ Turbo Mag wheels.

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1969 Convertible

Stunning C3 with 55,325 Original Miles!

Monza Red, Black Interior, Close Ratio 4-Speed Manual

Highlights:
Clear title
Black interior
55,325 original miles
Original owner manual
Great Monza Red paint
New Black convertible top and seat covers
Comes with the red hardtop
Factory gauge package
Working vacuum headlights
Numbers matching L36 427 V8 with 390hp
Close Ratio 4-Speed manual transmission
Original exhaust manifolds
Rochester 4V carburetor
Original style ignition
Original bumpers
Car runs and drives great

Let’s see you beat that on your dream car list.

Stunning survivor – must see!

Priced at: $65,000

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