Well, all we can say is that we are pretty sure Barrett-Jackson is glad they came to Texas. Their second annual Houston auction last weekend surpassed $31.4 million in total sales -- and Barrett Jackson says it completes the most successful year in the auction company's 50-year history. The auction house says in total, 481 vehicles sold at No Reserve for over $30.6 million, while 269 pieces of automobilia sold for over $809,000 bringing the total auction sales to more than $31.4 million. The auction also set more than 30 world-record auction sales.
2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition Auctioned for Charity
A major highlight of 2022 Houston was the sale of a 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition for charity. It was donated by American businessman and philanthropist George Shinn and his wife Meghan with proceeds aiding Hurricane Ian relief efforts. The Shinns joined Craig Jackson, Steve Davis and Edward Graham from Samaritan’s Purse, which, along with the Florida Disaster Fund, benefited from the GT500.
Carroll's Shelby's grandson Shawn Shelby drove the limited-production GT500 onto the block for the sale. The Brittney-Blue Shelby brought $400,000 on the auction block. With additional donations from the audience and friends of Shinn, it brought the total to $650,000. The car was then re-donated by Mike Patterson to raise an additional $300,000 for a total of $1,000,938 with 100 percent of the funds going directly to the charities.
The additional $250,000 in donations were made by George Shinn, the Mauzy family, Kathie Lee Gifford, the Ingram family and Rick Hendrick. A “collection” hat was spontaneously passed in the Muscle Lounge skybox and filled to the brim with $6,938.
Top Sales
A 2019 Ford GT adorned in Liquid Grey, and a 2019 Ford GT finished in Matte Black, brought a combined total of $2,018,500.
Also among the top sales: a 2006 Ford GT for $429,000... Jeff Hayes’ 1967 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible for $379,500... a 2003 Hummer H1 Predator custom SUV for $323,400 and a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren roadster for $302,500.
Other top sellers of the day, such as the 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition that brought in $275,000. Barrett-Jackson says a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 which sold for $225,500 showed that Resto-Mods and original muscle continues to command attention at auction.
Here's a complete list of the top 10 NON-Charity vehicles that sold at 2022 Houston:
- 2019 Ford GT (Lot #749) – $1,028,500
- 2019 Ford GT (Lot #757) – $990,000
- 2006 Ford GT (Lot #766) – $429,000
- 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot #737) – $379,500
- 2003 Hummer H1 Predator Custom SUV (Lot #726) – $323,400
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster (Lot #745) – $302,500
- 2016 Porsche GT3 RS (Lot #746) – $280,500
- 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition (Lot #728) – $275,000
- 2005 Ford GT (Lot #735) – $275,000
- 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 VIN 005 (Lot #442.1) – $225,500
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 (Lot #750) – $225,500
Auction Records
More than 10 record auction sales were set on Saturday, including a 2000 AM General Hummer H1 Predator that crossed the block for $126,500 and a 1968 Ford F-250 custom pickup that sold for $121,000.
Fantasy Bid
The yearlong 2022 Fantasy Bid game officially came to a close. The winner of the 2022 Dodge Challenger was Marc W. with 16,841 points overall for the year. Another round of Fantasy Bid will begin with the 2023 Scottsdale Auction.
Automobilia
A Ford Mustang 5-cent kiddie ride set a trailblazing price of $51,750. Gas pumps and neon lit up the automobilia auction block with the sale of a 1928 Ford Wayne Model 515 visible gas pump that brought in $41,400 and a stunning early 1950s GM Chevrolet Oldsmobile porcelain sign with animated neon which sold for $23,000.
Another unique gas pump that secured a top sale was a 1930s Gilmore Oil Tokheim Model #850 clock-face gas pump selling for $24,150.
With that, it's a wrap for Barrett-Jackson for 2022. Its flagship Scottsdale Auction takes place January 21-29, 2023.
Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson.