Barrett-Jackson auction has total sales of more than $105 million

(February 2, 2016) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson kicked off its 45th anniversary year with its biggest event of 2016, achieving record car sales and charity auctions, as well as delivering star-studded entertainment from Jan. 23-31 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. During the event, 1,469 vehicles sold for over $102 million at a 99% sell-through rate and over 1,400 pieces of automobilia sold for nearly $3 million bringing the total sales to over $105 million.

Approximately 350,000 people attended the 45th Anniversary Auction, including many of today’s most recognizable celebrities.

“Our 45th Anniversary Scottsdale Auction was an incredible success at every level,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Because our events are far more than just a parade of vehicles across the block, we continue to attract the most people, the best cars and create the greatest automotive lifestyle experience in the world.

"From an unbelievable acoustic performance by Zac Brown Band at our Opening Night Gala to record-setting auction results over the nine-day event, Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale is the centerpiece for a high-octane lifestyle.”

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 included:

“Serial One Corvettes” — $1,815,000 (sold together)
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible “Serial One”
1956 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible “Serial One”
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible “Serial One”
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach — $1,760,000
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K “Cabriolet A” Body Conversion — $1,485,000
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster CSX2495 — $797,500
1947 Talbot-Lago T-26 Worblaufen Cabriolet — $715,000
1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible — $577,500
1939 Talbot-Lago T-15 Cabriolet — $550,000
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am “Smokey and the Bandit” Promo Car — $550,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible #300 — $533,500
2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition — $522,500

“Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale continues to be the barometer for car collecting,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “It’s clear that this hobby is fueled by cars that people can connect with, which is why we created such a diverse docket. From the hottest exotics like the Porsche 918 to the coolest American muscle and hot rods, we had something for every taste.”