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Inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup™ Announced As Grand Prize At 27th Annual Hot August Nights

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2013 Downtown Reno Show-n-Shine competition to feature $40,000 prize purse; $20,000 for Ultimate Best of Show RENO, Nev.(March 21, 2013) As part of a historic partnership with Hot August Nights, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is excited to announce the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup™ to be awarded during this year’s Downtown Reno Show-n-Shine. The […]

Barrett-Jackson To Offer Wide Range Of Rare And Collectible Automobiles At 11th Annual Palm Beach Auction April 4-6, 2013

PALM BEACH, Fla. (February 12, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is excited to announce the return of its renowned Palm Beach auction, taking place at the South Florida Fairgrounds, April 4-6, 2013. Thousands of spectators and collectors from around the world are expected to participate in the world-class automotive lifestyle event […]

Original 1966 Batmobile Sets World Record For TV/Movie Cars At The 42nd Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

“Kustom Kar” Legend George Barris Parts with His Most Famous Creation After 47 Years   Scottsdale, Ariz. – (January 29, 2013) – The Original 1966 TV series Batmobile, one of the most recognized and popular pieces of entertainment history worldwide, sold for $4,620,000 and set the world record for the highest price ever fetched for […]

Barrett-Jackson Generates Nearly $109 Million In Sales And Sets Record Attendance At The 42nd Annual Scottsdale Auction

Batmobile sells for $4.62 million dollars to a lifelong fan to worldwide audience; marks second-highest single-car sale at Barrett-Jackson HIGHLIGHTS: 1,343 cars sold $108,766,069 gross sales – A 17% increase over 2012 300,000 in attendance Charity cars – 21 total for $5,005,000  Scottsdale, Ariz. – Jan. 22, 2013 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, The World’s Greatest […]

Sold! Barrett-Jackson’s 5000 Series Generates More Than $29.2 Million In Scottsdale

Original 1966 TV Batmobile Sells for $4.62 Million at The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ and New World Records are Set January 19, 2013  LOT #5037 The Original Batmobile is the highest selling car at the company’s annual Scottsdale Auction LOT #5019 1947 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sport sets a new world record for the model LOT […]

Barrett-Jackson Cruises North, Launches New Auction At Hot August Nights In Reno, Nev. Aug. 8-10, 2013

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (January 20, 2013) – Today, during the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, a groundbreaking partnership was announced that brings The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ to the base of the Sierra Nevadas to join the world’s premiere classic car and nostalgia festival. The inaugural Hot August Nights Auction Presented by Barrett-Jackson will take place in […]

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Set To Break World Records

The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ Announces Largest Event in its 42-Year History SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – (January 14, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that the company’s flagship Scottsdale auction, taking place January 13-20, 2013 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, will be the largest event in the company’s 42 year history. Nearly […]

Barrett-Jackson Announces 2013 Scottsdale Charity Vehicles

The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ Confirms 21 Cars Will Benefit Organizations Across the Nation SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (January 10, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that 21 unique charity vehicles have been consigned and will cross the block at the company’s upcoming Scottsdale auction held at WestWorld January 13-20, 2013. Along […]

Motor City Decends On The Desert Barrett-Jackson Draws Chrysler Group’s SRT Brand As Sponsor

Joins Ford and GM at the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction™ in Scottsdale in January  SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 10, 2013) – The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ will import one more crown jewel from Detroit this year – Chrysler Group LLC’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand as its third major American Automotive sponsor. Chrysler […]

Scottsdale Mayor Declares Barrett-Jackson Week As The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction Returns Home Jan. 13-20, 2013

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (January 3, 2013) – In honor of the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, Scottsdale Mayor W. J. Lane has officially declared January 13 – 20, 2013, “Barrett-Jackson Week” to commemorate the company’s 42nd annual auction in its hometown. Barrett-Jackson has become an honored tradition and point of pride in Scottsdale over the past […]