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You know what they say about records, they are made to be broken. Barrett-Jackson says its 2024 Scottsdale auction did just that - bringing in a record-breaking $207.6 million overall. That's the most for a single auction event in Barrett-Jackson history according to the auction house.
This year's Scottsdale auction featured Barrett-Jackson's largest docket in company history with 2,016 collectible vehicles that all sold for No Reserve for a total of $200.9 million. Additionally, 1,180 pieces of authentic automobilia sold for $6.7 million.
The top auction sales included a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing that sold for $3.41 million and a 2018 Bugatti Chiron that hammered for $2.97 million.
“It was a tremendous event this week in Scottsdale with our largest docket in history, a record number of bidders, and an impromptu live performance by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We continue to set the bar within the hobby with record-breaking sales like the 1956 300SL Gullwing, and our top sales reflect both the quality and diversity of our docket with a superb mix of classic sports cars, supercars, pre-war classics and Resto-Mods.”
Top 10 Vehicle Sales
The top 10 auction vehicles that sold during the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction included:
- 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe – $3,410,000
- 2018 Bugatti Chiron – $2,970,000
- 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster– $2,420,000
- 2005 Porsche Carrera GT – $1,870,000
- 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder – $1,787,500
- 2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring – $1,650,000
- 2019 Ford GT – $1,375,000
- 2017 Ferrari F12 TDF – $1,347,500
- 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible built by Jeff Hayes – $1,100,000
- 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster, previously owned by Donald J. Trump – $1,100,000
“Our Scottsdale Auction showcased the vibrancy of the collector car hobby,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “With over 2,000 vehicles, this was the largest entirely No Reserve public consignment auction for collector cars in history. Jaw-dropping Resto-Mods, customs, trucks and supercars crossed the block among exceptional concours-level classics, giving every generation of collectors an opportunity to buy their dream car.
Charity Vehicles
Charity vehicle sales raised $1 million. The charity vehicles that sold during the Barrett- Jackson 2024 Scottsdale Auction include:
- 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LZ – $270,000 to benefit the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation for Amyloidosis Research, including $50,000 donated by philanthropist and longtime member of the Barrett-Jackson family, Michelle Mauzy.
- 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible Re-Creation – $100,000 to benefit the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation by providing scholarships to students enrolled in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Program.
- 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Custom Pickup (– $325,000 to benefit Building Homes for Heroes, including $50,000 donated by Mauzy and an additional $25,000 from Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis.
- 2024 Ford Mustang Darkhorse VIN 001 – $375,000 to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, including $50,000 donated by Mauzy and $25,000 from The Elayne Snyder Acts 20:35 Foundation.
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