- STANDING THE TEST OF TIME: From the very first Camaro to the generations that followed, the model has lasting appeal
Just prior to Saturday’s introduction of the sixth-generation Camaro, Barrett-Jackson celebrated its long-standing relationship with General Motors and the Camaro’s extraordinary history by displaying the very first Camaro ever produ…
- 15 May 15, 4:36pm -
- FAREWELL TO A MEMORABLE MAN: Murray Ashford leaves behind a larger-than-life legacy
If you have attended a Barrett-Jackson auction within the past several years, chances are you have seen – or even met – Murray Ashford. Sadly, Murray passed away this week at the age of 84. Born in Oklahoma, Murray eventually settled…
- 12 May 15, 7:57pm -
- Barrett-Jackson Raises Nearly $1 Million For Charity With Help From WWE Superstar Hulk Hogan
Several vehicles sold in Palm Beach benefitted non-profit organizations, with 100 percent of the nearly $1 million dollars raised going to support veterans, children and other deserving charities Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Fame member, rippe…
- 11 May 15, 4:48pm -
- REMEMBERING GREG MAUZY: A charitable, well-respected member of the car collecting community
We are deeply saddened to learn that our dear friend Greg Mauzy passed away in his home state of Texas earlier this week. Greg has been a prominent member of the Barrett-Jackson family since he first attended our 2008 Palm Beach auction.…
- 7 May 15, 6:27pm -
- FIRST CAMARO EVER BUILT: Reunited with 1967 Norwood Plant Manager Herb Leitz at the Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom
In the mid-1960s, General Motors developed a platform in response to Ford’s Mustang — the car that created the ground breaking long-nose, short tail “Pony Car” category. Of course, Ford’s sporty little four-seat Mustang w…
- 4 May 15, 10:21pm -
- Barrett-Jackson’s World-Class Palm Beach Lifestyle Event Sets Sales And Attendance Records With Dramatic Boost In Bidders
Sales of over $22 million generated during three days with an astonishing 98.3% sell through rate Palm Beach event attracts more than 1,000 bidders, over 60,000 attendees and 526 vehicles “Herbie” (Lot #394), sets world record for the…
- 22 Apr 15, 3:30pm -
- SUPERCARS & SUPERSTARS: Action-Packed Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction Breaks Records
From the Opening Night Gala to the final drop of the gavel, the 13th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction has been an unforgettable event. The top-selling vehicles truly captured the Florida lifestyle, with many exceptional European…
- 19 Apr 15, 11:53pm -
- SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS: Records shattered, a new home for Herbie and wrestler Hulk Hogan gives the shirt off his back
Another incredible day at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach! The arena was filled with excitement as collector car enthusiasts of all ages witnessed some record-breaking auction action. Two world records were shattered today. There was dea…
- 19 Apr 15, 1:47am -
- FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS: 13th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction
Following a record-breaking Scottsdale auction in January, 2015 shows no signs of slowing down! There was record attendance today for the opening of the 13th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction. From the moment the gates opened, fan…
- 17 Apr 15, 5:33pm -
- THE CARS ARE THE STARS: A small sampling of movie cars that have graced the Barrett-Jackson auction block
With the 13th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction upon us, we are once again celebrating a legendary four-wheeled star. For this event, his name is “Herbie” (Lot #394) – one of the most beloved movie cars of all time. The Barr…
- 17 Apr 15, 2:21pm -
- LEO GEPHART: Barrett-Jackson says goodbye to a legend in the collector car world
We at Barrett-Jackson are saddened today to hear of the passing of Leo Gephart, considered by many to be the “father” of the collector car auction business. If it weren’t for Gephart, in fact, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company might n…
- 16 Apr 15, 11:56pm -
- Barrett-Jackson To Sell Six Charity Vehicles At The 13th Annual Palm Beach Auction
One-of-a-kind custom Tony Stewart “Smoke” Edition 396 Chevelle (Lot #3000) to benefit the Darrell Gwynn Foundation General Motors to support the Achilles Freedom Team with sale of a special-built 2015 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Racecar VIN…
- 15 Apr 15, 9:23pm -
- A RARE BREED INDEED: The Kaiser Darrin Blends Hollywood Glitz with European Sports Car Flair
When the United States entered World War II, all domestic passenger automobile production ceased, with factories turning to help the war effort through manufacturing armaments, aircraft and military vehicles. Following the war’s conclus…
- 15 Apr 15, 12:14am -
- THREE EXTRAORDINARY CONVERTIBLES: A sampling of the many great drop-tops heading to this week’s Palm Beach Auction
There’s quite possibly no other type of car more suited to the balmy climes of the Sunshine State than the convertible, and there are some prime examples on offer at this year’s Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction. Here are just a few.…
- 12 Apr 15, 4:30pm -
- NOT YOUR TYPICAL TWO-SEATER ROCKET: 2009 Spyker C8 Laviolette roars into Palm Beach
It’s not often that a vintage automotive brand gets a second chance at life, let alone 75 years after the factory doors closed. That’s why, when the Spyker nameplate was revived in 2000 for a series of exotic performance cars, it had…
- 10 Apr 15, 7:25pm -
- ALL THE CARS, ALL THE TIME: Fully produced live streaming marks another first for Barrett-Jackson
Barrett-Jackson was thrilled to kick off 2015 with a new television partnership and a milestone. The coverage on Discovery and Velocity networks resulted in delivering the largest audience ever for Velocity in key demographics. The live,…
- 9 Apr 15, 9:56pm -
- Ford Mustangs Among Star Attractions At Barrett-Jackson 2015 Palm Beach Auction
Matching ‘07 Ford Mustang GT500 “Super Snake” Coupe (Lot #478) and a ‘07 Ford Mustang GT500 “Super Snake” Convertible (Lot #477) are set to cross the block A ‘09 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR Coupe (Lot #399) identical to…
- 8 Apr 15, 12:02am -
- FROM PEBBLE BEACH TO PALM BEACH: The journey of a Roaring ’20s muscle car
The American “muscle car” didn’t become an icon of popular culture until the 1960s, yet almost from the beginning of the motor car age, automakers enhanced vehicle performance by cramming engines from their largest cars into the sma…
- 7 Apr 15, 9:25pm -
- BEAUTY AND THE BEACH: 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback comes to Florida
Imagine if you could build a Mustang incorporating the best styling elements from the first generation of production. And then you could meld that shape with state-of-the-art aftermarket performance parts, along with custom pieces that on…
- 5 Apr 15, 5:01pm -
- LOOK TO THE FUTURE: Aston Martin V12 Vanquish could easily follow in the footsteps of its valuable classic-era predecessors
With classic-era Aston Martins rapidly appreciating in value beyond the seven-digit mark, it’s nice to examine modern-era cars that might someday follow suit. Of course, top-of-the-range “special editions” are always more desirable…
- 3 Apr 15, 5:31pm -
- AN ATTRACTION THAT NEVER GROWS OLD: An iconic 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air heads to the Palm Beach Auction
If General Motors decided to create their own Mount Rushmore, the face you would see first is that of the 1955 Chevrolet. The classic ’55 Chevy is one of the most iconic modern sedans built in the 20th century, and for generations it…
- 2 Apr 15, 7:34pm -
- Vintage Corvettes Will Cross The Block At The Barrett-Jackson 2015 Palm Beach Auction
An unrestored ’62 Corvette “Fuelie” (Lot #402) with only 29,000 original miles will be an auction highlight in Palm Beach A ’62 Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot #420) featuring a 427ci LS7 engine will be among the bidder favorites…
- 1 Apr 15, 6:42pm -
- WINGLESS WARRIOR: 1969 Dodge HEMI Charger 500 sure to electrify the Palm Beach block
Dodge’s Special Vehicles Group had a big problem as 1967 gave way to 1968. The 1966 and ’67 fastback Chargers had been very successful on the NASCAR Grand National race circuit. But the new “Coke bottle” ’68s just weren…
- 30 Mar 15, 7:08pm -
- HERBIE GOES TO PALM BEACH: The latest four-wheeled film star to cross the Barrett-Jackson block
It was a casting call like no other. Outside the Burbank, California, Walt Disney Studios in early 1968, a dozen or so cars were lined up in anticipation. There were a handful of Toyotas, a TVR, a few Volvos, an MG and a Pearl White Volks…
- 26 Mar 15, 6:24pm -
- Barrett-Jackson To Auction Incredible Customs During 13th Annual Palm Beach Auction
A 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback featuring a Shelby 427 V8 engine (Lot #427) will be among the most notable custom consignments Two GM customs, including a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop (Lot # 395) and a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS (Lo…
- 24 Mar 15, 8:27pm -
- MORE THAN JUST PLEASING CURVES: Rick Hendrick’s 458 Spider will be a Palm Beach attention-grabber
Since melting eyeballs at its Frankfurt Motor Show debut in 2009, the Ferrari 458 has continued to transform onlookers into instant fans. The sharp yet swooping lines of the Pininfarina-designed 458 are unmistakably Ferrari, and anyone lu…
- 24 Mar 15, 5:52pm -
- IT’S ALL ABOUT FAMILY: The first “Shelby” comes home
It’s easy to see how car collecting is in the genes at Barrett-Jackson. The passion for this hobby is literally in the DNA of multiple generations of families. One of the best examples of this is the First Family of Ford performance,…
- 19 Mar 15, 11:11pm -
- You CAN Afford This Classic!
Which would you rather have: a brand-new, top-selling, standard-cab pickup—or a fully restored 1954 Ford F100 custom pickup with a rockin’ body, power windows and seats, air conditioning, overhead console with CD player and a hot rod…
- 18 Mar 15, 12:00am -
- Barrett-Jackson to Continue Record-Breaking Year, Remarkable Supercars Consigned for 13th Annual Palm Beach Auction
Rick Hendrick’s stunning 458 Spider (Lot #412) will be crossing the block at the 13th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction, April 17-19, 2015, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. A stunning 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider owned by Rick Hendr…
- 11 Mar 15, 5:45pm -
- HOW TO CONSIGN YOUR CAR AT BARRETT-JACKSON
Whether on live TV or in person, you’ve witnessed the incredible variety of vehicles crossing the block at Barrett-Jackson, and now you’re thinking about consigning your own vehicle. We wish to welcome you to Barrett-Jackson, the Worl…
- 19 Feb 15, 7:56pm -
- PRO TIPS: How to Take Better Photos of Your Vehicle
Tim Heit, automotive photographer for Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. since 2005, has photographed thousands of vehicles for various marketing purposes and publications. We asked him to share his wisdom in this article to help car owners…
- 6 Feb 15, 5:07pm -
- BARRETT-JACKSON ANNOUNCES HIGHEST-GROSSING AUTOMOBILIA AUCTION IN HISTORY, SHATTERS WORLD RECORD
This 1953 Mobil Oil Pegasus coin-operated kiddy ride, part of the Ron Pratte Collection, sold for $40,250. With 2,000 rare automobilia pieces selling for $6.55 million, Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale becomes the highest-grossing automobilia a…
- 23 Jan 15, 8:18pm -
- RON PRATTE COLLECTION SELLS FOR $40.44 MILLION, HELPS BREAK WORLD RECORD IN AUTOMOBILIA SALES
The 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special kicked off the selection of vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection on Saturday, January 17. The Ron Pratte Collection sold for more than $40.44 million in combined vehicle and automobilia sale More tha…
- 22 Jan 15, 8:28pm -
- BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION RAISES OVER $8.6 MILLION FOR CHARITY WITH HELP FROM CELEBRITIES, PRO ATHLETES
Hollywood actress Sharon Stone joined Linda Vaughn, “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter,” on the auction block to help sell the ’79 Hurst Oldsmobile Olds (Lot #3004), raising $140,000 for TGen Ron Pratte’s 1950 GM Futurliner (Lot #2501)…
- 20 Jan 15, 10:54pm -
- HISTORIC HIGHS FOR THE 44TH ANNUAL BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION
It’s a wrap. The biggest auction in Barrett-Jackson history concluded today at WestWorld, reaching historic highs and resulting in some truly unforgettable moments. During the 10-day auction, Barrett-Jackson recorded more than $131 mill…
- 19 Jan 15, 2:07am -
- BARRETT-JACKSON REACHES HISTORIC HIGHS FOR SALES, CROWDS AND CELEBRITY APPEARANCES IN SCOTTSDALE
The 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special kicked off the selection of vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection on Saturday, January 17. • Barrett-Jackson sold 1,611 vehicles, which went for more than $130 million (unaudited), smashing records…
- 19 Jan 15, 2:02am -
- BARRETT-JACKSON SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS: Electrifying and unforgettable
Like a lumbering giant, the 1950 General Motors Futurliner Parade of Progress Tour Bus from the Ron Pratte Collection idled into the packed arena at the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. Onlookers could truly get a sense of…
- 18 Jan 15, 8:17am -
- HONORING THEIR FATHERS AT BARRETT-JACKSON: Designers Boyd Coddington and Gil Ayala remembered
An early promotional photo of Boyd Coddington and his Chezoom. As a multitude of cars cross the block at the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, you’ll notice one name mentioned by the auctioneers frequently: Boyd Coddington…
- 17 Jan 15, 9:22pm -
- CELEBRITIES, INDUSTRY ICONS AND LUMINARIES GATHER AT BARRETT-JACKSON TO CELEBRATE THE AUTOMOTIVE LIFESTYLE AND RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction becomes a gathering place of high-profile celebrities Industry icons and other luminaries raise millions for charity through the power of the Barrett-Jackson auction block The automotive lifestyle event…
- 17 Jan 15, 7:31pm -
- SATURDAY AT BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE: 25 STORYLINES TO FOLLOW
If you’ve been to Barrett-Jackson before, you’ll know that the final Saturday is always a blockbuster experience. But this year, Saturday at the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction has so many extraordinary vehicles crossin…
- 17 Jan 15, 3:47pm -
- A SUNNY AND SUCCESSFUL DAY SEVEN AT BARRETT-JACKSON
Both the ambient temperature and the sale prices rose at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale on this sunny Friday. Fans flooded in throughout the day to be a part of the bidding action, view all the great cars, do some celebrity spotting or just s…
- 17 Jan 15, 6:37am -
- EXCITEMENT BUILDS AS DAY SIX OF BARRETT-JACKSON DRAWS TO A CLOSE
First-timers to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale are undoubtedly a bit floored. Sprawled across some 30 acres are more than 80 high-tech sponsor exhibits, an incredible variety of goods and services for sale at the 240-plus booths in the vendor…
- 16 Jan 15, 6:12am -
- MIDWEEK RECORD CROWDS AT DAY FIVE OF BARRETT-JACKSON
You would have never guessed it was a Wednesday if you were walking around Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale today. The party atmosphere, the crowds, and the excitement on the auction block made it feel more like a Friday. The collect car hobby…
- 15 Jan 15, 5:56am -
- RON PRATTE COLLECTION SALES SOAR TUESDAY DURING BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION
More than 100 cars from the Ron Pratte Collection sold on Tuesday for more than $13 million, including a 1940 Ford Boyd Coddington Pickup (Lot #2010) that sold for $374,000 More than 1,600 pieces of automobilia from the Pratte Collection…
- 15 Jan 15, 1:08am -
- PRATTE TUESDAY: A PHENOMENAL DAY FOUR AT BARRETT-JACKSON
Some 32,000 people poured into Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale today, anxious to witness the first cars of the highly anticipated Ron Pratte Collection cross the block. The morning was busy with the auction of about 190 prime pieces of Ron Pra…
- 14 Jan 15, 6:05am -
- THE BIG THREE BRING BIG THRILLS TO BARRETT-JACKSON
Many people who visit Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale or watch it on live television are familiar with the activity in the main auction arena and massive marquees full of incredible cars. Outside the main arena there are even more surprises. F…
- 13 Jan 15, 10:38pm -
- HERE COME THE CARS: DAY THREE OF BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE
Monday morning at Barrett-Jackson saw another 300-plus remarkable automobilia items from the Ron Pratte Collection go up for auction. Today’s big sale was a rare 1930s Sinclair Aircraft Gasoline double-sided porcelain service station…
- 13 Jan 15, 4:38am -
- IN THE BOOKS: DAY TWO OF BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 2015
As the sun rose on Day Two of the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, fans began to flood into the event, captivated by the fantastic exhibits put on by the 56 sponsors and 242 vendors—not to mention the more than 1,600 vehicles on…
- 12 Jan 15, 6:08am -
- CARROLL SHELBY’S 190 MPH 427 COBRA SUPER SNAKE STRIKES AGAIN
On January 17, 2015, just a few days after what would have been Carroll Shelby’s 92nd birthday, lightning will strike the same place twice. Carroll Shelby’s personal Cobra 427 Super Snake will once again cross the Barrett-Jackson a…
- 11 Jan 15, 9:31pm -
- DAY ONE OF BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE WRAPS UP, COUNTRY STYLE
Country star Rodney Atkins wrapped one Day One of the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction on a perfect note. A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands who poured through the gates at WestWorld of Scottsdale for the openin…
- 11 Jan 15, 4:07am -
