Another Barrett-Jackson Vegas auction is in the history books and as you'd expect, it was an exciting one. In total, 496 vehicles were sold at auction, all with No Reserve, for $29.2 million. Additionally, Barrett-Jackson says it sold 264 pieces of authentic automobilia for more than $1.5 million, bringing total auction sales to $30.8 million with a 100-percent sell-through rate and achieving over 30 world-record auction sales.
Top Seller: 2019 Ford GT Lightweight Edition
2019 Ford GT Lightweight Edition Credit: Barrett-Jackson.
This year's top seller: a 2019 Ford GT Lightweight Edition that sold for $990,000. The GT was one of the cars that crossed the block on Super Saturday.
Among the other highlights: a 2021 Ferrari SF90 that sold for $594,000 and a 2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce that sold for $489,500.
Here's a look at the top 10 non-charity vehicles:
- 2019 Ford GT Lightweight Edition – $990,000
- 2021 Ferrari SF90 – $594,000
- 2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce – $489,500
- 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition – $352,000
- 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Convertible – $282,700
- 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible – $275,000
- 1968 Shelby GT500KR – $275,000
- 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante – $275,000
- 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition – $260,700
- 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt Custom Fastback – $242,000
Dodge Demon 170 Raises $700,000 For Charity
Super Saturday also brought out some superstars including actress Nicole Kidman. The multiple-award-winning actress, producer and humanitarian joined Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, along with Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis, for the sale of a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.
2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. Credit: Barrett-Jackson.
The vehicle was donated by Alan Potamkin, president of the Kristi House board. The nonprofit Kristi House is dedicated to eradicating child abuse and child sex trafficking ‒working nationally on solutions and locally to heal child-victims. The Demon 170 sold for $400,000, with all proceeds benefiting Kristi House. Barrett-Jackson waves all fees for charitable sales.
The Demon 170's auction story doesn't end there. The winning bidder then donated the vehicle back to be sold a second time, and it sold for an additional $300,000 bid. So the total amount raised was $700,000.
Other Noteworthy Sales
Other noteworthy sales included a 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition that found a new owner for $352,000, a 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition selling for $260,700 and a 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt custom fastback for $242,000.
A 1968 Shelby GT500KR gaveled for $275,000, and a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible brought in $275,000.
A 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary convertible sold for $282,700, a 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante selling for $275,000 and a 2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera going to its new home for $231,000.
Automobilia Auction
The highlight of the automobilia auction was a 1920s Standard Gold Crown Fry Model #177 visible gas pump that sold for $368,000, an auction world record. Other notable sales included a 1950s stainless-steel soda fountain in Coca-Cola regalia that sold for $80,500 and an Indian Motorcycle coin-operated kiddie ride selling for $46,000. A 1930s Ford V8 neon porcelain sign went for $31,050, while a 1929 Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline Wayne 615 visible gas pump rounded out the top five sales when it sold for $28,750.
Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson.