AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: Top Sales of 2023
October 25, 2023
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
As 2023 wraps up and with the 2024 Scottsdale Auction just around the corner, it’s an opportune moment to look back and appreciate some of the most thrilling sales of the year at Barrett-Jackson. Throughout each auction, a spectacular array of collector cars had their turn in the spotlight, with exotic supercars and stunning Ford GTs particularly capturing bidders’ hearts. Browse the gallery featuring the top sales of 2023.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 1989 FERRARI F40 – SOLD! $2,750,000 Pictured above and finished in Nardo Gray, a one-off example of Ferrari’s last “Enzo-era” Ferrari. Originally constructed as a non-cat, non-adjust F40. Features Chassis No. 80782 and was originally delivered to the Netherlands.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 2005 PORSCHE CARRERA GT – SOLD! $1,595,000 Powered by a 5.7-liter V10 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Finished in red over a dark gray leather interior.
PALM BEACH 2023 – 2020 FORD GT HERITAGE EDITION – SOLD! $1,457,500 Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine coupled with quick-shifting 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Can go 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds with a 216-mph top speed. Includes the Heritage Roundel Graphics package and Alcantara interior trim.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 2020 FORD GT CARBON SERIES – SOLD! $1,320,000
This GT, Chassis No. L173, is a limited-edition Carbon Series finished with Carbon Blue graphics with exposed carbon mirror caps. Has a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 32 actual miles.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 2019 FORD GT LIGHTWEIGHT CARBON SERIES – SOLD! $1,320,000 This Carbon Series GT, Chassis No. 42, has the Lightweight Package with $74,750 in options. Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 10 actual miles.
PALM BEACH 2023 – 2020 FORD GT – SOLD! $990,000
Powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine 660hp mated to a 7-speed Getrag dual-clutch automatic transmission. Can launch to 60 mph in under 3 seconds and achieve a top speed of over 216 mph. From the Steve Todhunter Collection.
LAS VEGAS 2023 – 2019 FORD GT LIGHTWEIGHT EDITION – SOLD! $990,000
Lightweight Package, Equipment Group 600A, a $70,000 option. With 3,251 actual miles from new and finished with the hood stripes with ultra-rare carbon-accent delete.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 – SOLD! $770,000
ZL1 COPO 9560, #61 of 69 built in 1969. Powered by an all-aluminum 427/430hp V8 engine mated to a M21 4-speed manual transmission and a 4.10 posi-traction rear end. With a Jerry MacNeish Certificate of Authenticity. From the Northside Customs Collection.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $770,000 Resto-Mod completed in October 2022 by Jeff Hayes. Powered by an LS3 540hp engine mated to a 4L70E automatic transmission. Features an Art Morrison chassis, a Buttercream interior and a Dirty Martini Green exterior.
SCOTTSDALE 2023 – 1966 SHELBY GROUP II MUSTANG – BUILT FOR KEN MILES – SOLD! $770,000 One of only 16 Shelby Group II Mustangs built in 1966. Participant of over 30 documented races. Show-quality restoration. Tons of documentation included. Powered by an era-correct Shelby American racing 289 Hi-Po V8 engine and 4-speed manual transmission.