The 2023 Scottsdale Auction has been a particularly special one for Barrett-Jackson – in more ways than one. More than 40 world records were set on Day 7 as Barrett-Jackson experienced its best Friday in history. The action kicked into high gear shortly after the doors opened with the day’s first $100,000 sale — and it didn’t stop until the last car crossed the block. The pace, the people and the enthusiasm were unprecedented, with continued record attendance.
The charity moments at any Barrett-Jackson auction are always exciting and often emotional, but it’s safe to say Friday in Scottsdale was off the charts, and undoubtedly one of the most significant in the company’s more than 50-year history. Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson and President Steve Davis drove the excitement and were joined by Danny “The Count” Koker owner of @CountsKustomsofficial, @ShelbyAmericanInc President Gary Patterson, Carroll Shelby’s grandson Aaron Shelby, and the Executive Director of Camp Freedom Matt Guedes, as a 2021 Shelby Super Snake Count’s Kustoms Edition, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting Camp Freedom, Inc., brought in $350,000 and pushed The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions over the $150 million mark in funds raised for worthy causes since the company’s inception. As is tradition, all auction fees are waived for these important sales.
Joining the Mustang for this momentous occasion was the day’s second charity car, a 2023 @ford F-150 Lightning 4×4 Super Crew Pickup. The special truck left folks cheering as the gavel fell on $275,000, with 100% of the hammer price going to the Fighter Country Foundation, which supports the men, women and families of Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.
As the day progressed, exuberant bidders and auto aficionados filled the auction arena as just over 400 sought-after high-performance muscle cars, sleek supercars, powerful trucks and even a few never-before-sold-at-auction conversation-starters crossed the block. Six-figure sales kept the action in the fast lane, and the roar of the audience grew with each bang of the gavel.
Several sports, entertainment and automotive celebrities made an appearance at the auction today. DeAndre Hopkins, a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, was in attendance to see his 1957 @Chevrolet Bel Air cross the block, as was Michael Buffer, best known in the boxing world for his signature phrase, “Let’s get ready to rumble!” Buffer’s 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 went to a new home for $187,000. Other notable guests in attendance included Larry Fitzgerald, the legendary Arizona Cardinals wide receiver; Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons, both linebackers for the Arizona Cardinals; Chris Paul, the Phoenix Suns point guard; Monte Williams, the Phoenix Suns head coach; Richard Rawlings from Gas Monkey Garage, and actor and comedian David Spade.
Friday’s top sales included Lot 1070, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible for a record-setting $495,000; Lot 1104.1, a 1967 Shelby GT500 “Gone In 60 Seconds” custom fastback for $440,000; Lot 4000, a 1968 @ford Bronco Custom SUV that set a new auction world record with its $434,500 sale; Lot 1044.1, a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette 235/150 convertible and Lot 1050.1, a 1977 Ford Bronco each selling for $385,000; Lot 1106.1, a 1946 Chevrolet custom Cab-Over truck for $330,000; and Lot 1041, a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283.270 convertible for $308,000.
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