It's a new year and a new car auction season - a season that's about to kick off with 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale. The world renowned auction and automotive lifestyle event runs January 21-29 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The auction house has no doubt high expectations for this year, following a record-breaking 2022.
“This past year marked the most successful year of auctions in Barrett-Jackson’s history, setting new heights and breaking hundreds of world auction records, and we are keeping our foot firmly on the accelerator heading into 2023,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “This year’s Scottsdale Auction will once again provide an unforgettable experience for our guests with an extraordinary docket and a host of activities that demonstrate why we deliver The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions.”
Docket Highlights
Barrett-Jackson says early consignments for its flagship auction include a1966 Shelby Group II Mustang that was built for legendary racer Ken Miles along with a highly desirable 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, which is one of only 644 sold in the U.S. during its brief production run from 2004-06. Both will sell at No Reserve.
2005 Porsche Carrera GT selling with No Reserve. Credit: Barrett-Jackson.
The docket will also feature several Ford GTs, including a Frozen White 2020 Ford GT Carbon Series, a 2019 Ford GT Lightweight and a second-generation 2006 Ford GT (one of two with factory stripe delete) and one of only 75 finished in Speed Yellow. The docket also includes many exceptional Resto-Mods and customs, including a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible built by Jeff Hayes Customs and finished in Dirty Martini Green, as well as a remarkable 1956 Lincoln Continental custom Mark II built locally by Sic Chops in Cave Creek.
“Every January our Scottsdale Auction ushers in a renewed excitement for the collector car hobby over the coming year,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “For more than a half century, Barrett-Jackson has created some of the most incredible collector car moments that have occurred here at home in Scottsdale. We’ve built the ultimate lifestyle event and invite everyone to help us write the next chapter in automotive history.”
Family Day
Saturday, January 21 is Family Day presented by QT. Kids 12 and under receive free admission with an accompanying paying adult. There will be hands-on activities for enthusiasts of every age, including STEM Fest, which will allow young auction-goers the opportunity to learn and participate in several immersive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math exhibits.
Blue Origin Rocket
One of the notable exhibits will be the capsule from the Blue Origin rocket, which will be showcased at STEM Fest before moving to the Exhibitor Marketplace for the remainder of the event. Saturday will also highlight the coveted Barrett-Jackson Cup presented by Castrol, where all 50 custom car and truck entries will be on display in the auction arena and paraded across the auction block before moving to the South Showcase to remain on display for the entire week. The winners of the Barrett-Jackson Cup Ultimate Best in Show and the People’s Choice award will be announced the following Saturday, January 28. Additionally, the Boy Scouts of America will be participating in a pinewood derby competition and earning their automotive merit badges.
Meguiar's Sponsors Future Collector Car Show
On Sunday, January 22, Barrett-Jackson will host the concours-style Future Collector Car Show event sponsored by Meguiar’s (FCCS). It will be held on the WestWorld Polo Field for the first time. FCCS is a family-friendly, concours-style event featuring vehicles that best represent the future of the collector car hobby with the goal of celebrating the cars we love today and the future collectibles of tomorrow. FCCS will also feature a fashion show, live DJ and sponsor exhibits. Prior to the show, judges will hand-pick the top cars for each category from the applications submitted. Every vehicle entered in the show qualifies for the coveted Best of Show trophy, a People’s Choice award selected by spectators on-site and various Best in Class awards.
2009 Nissan GT-R to be displayed on the FCCS show field. Credit: Barrett-Jackson.
Other Activities
Other event highlights include the Exhibitor Marketplace, learning from industry leaders during the “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposiums and adrenaline-pumping Thrill Rides, Hot Laps and Off-Road Experiences with leading automotive manufacturers.
Credit: Barrett-Jackson.
If you're interested in consigning your collector vehicle click here. To register to bid for the 2023 Scottsdale Auction click here.
Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson.