Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Set To Break World Records

January 14, 2013

The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ Announces Largest Event in its 42-Year History

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – (January 14, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that the company’s flagship Scottsdale auction, taking place January 13-20, 2013 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, will be the largest event in the company’s 42 year history. Nearly 1, 400 classics, exotics, muscle cars, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods and contemporary collectibles are expected to cross the auction block, setting a new world record for the largest offering of No Reserve vehicles at one auction.

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Barrett-Jackson Announces 2013 Scottsdale Charity Vehicles

January 10, 2013

The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ Confirms 21 Cars Will Benefit Organizations Across the Nation

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (January 10, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that 21 unique charity vehicles have been consigned and will cross the block at the company’s upcoming Scottsdale auction held at WestWorld January 13-20, 2013.

Along with its generous partners, Barrett-Jackson chose charities benefitting children, military personnel, medical research and community support, which will help improve communities across the nation. The Scottsdale charity vehicles, listed by auction day, are as follows:

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Motor City Decends On The Desert Barrett-Jackson Draws Chrysler Group’s SRT Brand As Sponsor

January 10, 2013

Joins Ford and GM at the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction™ in Scottsdale in January 

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 10, 2013) – The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ will import one more crown jewel from Detroit this year – Chrysler Group LLC’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand as its third major American Automotive sponsor.

Chrysler Group’s SRT brand joins Ford and GM with displays, interactive demonstrations and media events throughout the auction Jan. 13-20 at WestWorld in Scottsdale. This marks the first year each of the “Big Three” American automotive manufacturers are major sponsors at Barrett-Jackson.

“We are thrilled to formally welcome Chrysler Group’s SRT brand to the Barrett-Jackson family,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Chrysler Group has long been center stage on our auction block, now it will be part of our interactive fan experience as well. This is a spectacular indication of the health of the American automotive industry.”

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Scottsdale Mayor Declares Barrett-Jackson Week As The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction Returns Home Jan. 13-20, 2013

January 3, 2013

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (January 3, 2013) – In honor of the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, Scottsdale Mayor W. J. Lane has officially declared January 13 – 20, 2013, “Barrett-Jackson Week” to commemorate the company’s 42nd annual auction in its hometown.

Barrett-Jackson has become an honored tradition and point of pride in Scottsdale over the past four decades, attracting more than 250,000 visitors annually, hundreds of hours of worldwide television coverage, nearly $100 million impact on the local economy (not including automobile sales), and millions of dollars raised for various charities.

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Barrett-Jackson To Sell Rare ‘67 Shelby GT500 Survivor Car At No Reserve At Upcoming Scottsdale Auction

December 26, 2012
  • Rare original ’67 Shelby Mustang invited to be sold at No Reserve during Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson
  • One of the lowest mileage ‘67 GT500 in existence
  • One of the first GT500’s ever produced at Shelby American
  • World renowned experts Stephen Becker and Jim Cowles will attend to help Shelby buyers/sellers

ATLANTA – Dec. 20, 2012 – One of the rarest Shelby Mustangs in the world, a survivor ’67 GT500 (Lot  5024) will be sold at No Reserve during the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on January 19, 2013. With only 9,841 miles on the odometer, it may be the lowest mileage ‘67 GT500 in existence.

The Shelby is owned by Stephen Becker, president and CEO of Planet Cobra. He specializes in offering 1965 – 1970 Shelby Mustangs to clients internationally. He and Shelby expert Jim Cowles will be on-site to answer questions about the car and meet with individuals and discuss the vintage Shelby market.

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