The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ Attracts Nearly 55,000 Attendees Despite Weather Concerns, Reports Strong Sales Signifying that Collector Car Market is on Steady Incline
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
- More than $21 million in gross sales – An increase over 2012 sales
- Nearly 55,000 car fans in attendance
- More than $1.8 million raised for charity
Scottsdale, Ariz. – (April 9, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that it generated more than $21 million in gross sales of rare, high-end collectible vehicles, exotics, customs, classics, hot rods and resto-mods, during its 11th Annual Palm Beach auction, held April 4-6, 2013 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Despite severe thunderstorms, more than 55,000 car fans were in attendance to witness the comprehensive lineup of cars at the renowned auction and lifestyle experience. It was clear from the cheers of the standing-room only crowd and the final sales prices that the collector car market is continuing at a steady incline and that Barrett-Jackson retains its stronghold within the hobby.
In fact, certain market segment sales were on-par with those from pre-recession 2007. Specifically, American muscle car sales were strong overall, as exampled by Lot #713 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 2-Door Coupe selling for $148,500, Lot #713.1 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 2-Door Coupe selling for $165,000 and Lot #739 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Custom 2 Door Coupe, which was built by Hendrick Motorsports for country superstar Brad Paisley. Several late European Sports Cars also crossed the block and did exceptionally well. In an effort to attract new collectors to the hobby, Barrett-Jackson also offered by design, an introductory auction on Thursday, for those who still wanted to get a piece of the action with a quality lineup of cars.
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