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Barrett-Jackson’s 2024 Scottsdale auction broke all-time records, company says

Barrett-Jackson’s 2024 Scottsdale auction took place at WestWorld in Scottsdale from Jan. 20-28. It was the most lucrative year.

PHOENIX — Barrett-Jackson’s 2024 Scottsdale auction broke records in terms of car sales. The annual event took place at WestWorld in Scottsdale from Jan. 20-28.

Company leaders brought 2,016 no-reserve vehicles to event, the biggest number in company history. With a 100% sell-through rate, the fleet earned Barrett-Jackson $200.9 million in auction sales.

A Wednesday announcement identified the 10 cars that earned the most cash:

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– 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe, which sold for $3,410,000.
– 2018 Bugatti Chiron, which sold for $2,970,000.
– 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, which sold for $2,420,000.
– 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, which sold for $1,870,000.
– 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, which sold for $1,787,500.
– 2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring, which sold for $1,650,000.
– 2019 Ford GT, which sold for $1,375,000.
– 2017 Ferrari F12 TDF, which sold for $1,347,500.
– 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible built by Jeff Hayes, which sold for $1,100,000.
– 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster, previously owned by Donald Trump, which sold for $1,100,000.

The show made more than 190 world-record auction sales, according to a company announcement released Wednesday.

Barrett-Jackson’s 2024 Scottsdale auction also sold classic car parts

Barrett-Jackson’s 2024 Scottsdale auction also sold 1,180 pieces of authentic automobilia for $6.7 million. These three pieces pieces earned the most money:

– 1960s Cougar Oil of Alabama double-sided porcelain service station sign, which sold for $155,250.
– 1960s Mopar neon porcelain channel letter sign, which sold for $115,000.
– Circa 1940s-50s Mobil Oil neon porcelain rotating Pegasus sign, which sold for $105,800.

The sales of automobilia parts like these raised the total earnings of Barrett-Jackson’s 2024 Scottsdale auction to $207.6 million. It’s the biggest chunk of change a single auction has ever netted the company.

Four cars were also up for charity

These charity vehicles raised a total of $1 million:

– 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LZ, which benefited the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation.
– 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible Re-Creation, which benefited the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation.
– 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Custom Pickup, which benefited Building Homes for Heroes.
– 2024 Ford Mustang Darkhorse VIN 001, which benefited the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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“With over 2,000 vehicles, this was the largest entirely No Reserve public consignment auction for collector cars in history,” President Steve Davis said in a statement. “The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction is a phenomenon that everyone is proud of, especially after this record-breaking week.”

Serena O'Sullivan KTAR News Reporter and Editor

Serena O’Sullivan is a Phoenix-based news reporter and content editor for KTAR.com, where she covers local and national stories with a digital-first approach. Her reporting has appeared in major outlets including USA Today, Arizona Republic, Phoenix… Read more

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