SUPER STARS AND RECORD-BREAKERS STORM THE AUCTION BLOCK AT DAY 7 OF BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE
January 20, 2017
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
The crowd in the Barrett-Jackson auction arena went wild as Steven Tyler came to the stage in his rare Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Lot #3003), the sale of which raised $800,000 for the charity Janie’s Fund.
Despite the weather outside, it didn’t rain on Barrett-Jackson’s parade as some of the biggest names in music, sports and business made their way to the auction block today – along with nearly 400 fine collector cars and authentic pieces of automobilia.
The most-anticipated moment of the night didn’t disappoint: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler roared onto the stage in his rare 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Lot #3003), which brought the house down when it sold for $800,000 – 100 percent of which will go to Tyler’s charity, Janie’s Fund, which brings hope and healing to girls who have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect. To sweeten the pot, Tyler threw in a week’s stay at his house in Maui, as well as a guitar autographed by all the members of Aerosmith, which was donated by duPont Registry.
Ford Motor Company President and CEO Mark Fields on the block with Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson and President Steve Davis for the auction of a 2017 Ford Raptor Pickup (Lot #3004) to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Two other cars for a cause crossed the block today – a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro COPO #001 (Lot #3002) and a 2017 Ford Raptor Pickup (Lot #3004), the last VIN produced for 2017 and done in a one-of-one color. The COPO, one of just 69 built, brought the hammer down for $175,000, all of which will benefit the United Way. Ford Motor Company President and CEO Mark Fields was on the block to auction off the new Raptor, which sold for $157,000 – with an additional $50,000 anonymous donation – for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Also onstage for the Raptor auction was the most decorated Olympian of all time, swimmer Michael Phelps.
The collector car auction saw multiple world records set again today, including a $143,000 sale for a 1967 Volkswagen 21-Window Deluxe Bus (Lot #1103). The day’s top seller was a 1970 Dodge Challenger Custom Coupe (Lot #1080), which sold for $220,000.
Enjoy the video and gallery below with today’s top collector car sales, top automobilia sales and memorable moments from around the auction site.
Lot #3002, a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro COPO #001, sold for $175,000 to benefit the United Way.
Steven Tyler and Craig Jackson in Tyler’s 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Lot #3003), which sold for $800,000 – 100% of which goes to Janie’s Fund.
Ford Motor Company President and CEO Mark Fields came to the block with a 2017 Ford Raptor Pickup (Lot #3004) to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which hammered at $157,000. An additional $50,000 was also anonymously donated to the worthy cause.
LOT #1080 – 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER CUSTOM COUPE – $220,000
LOT #1069 – 1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L89 CONVERTIBLE – $205,700
LOT #1056 – 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE – $187,000
LOT #1077 – 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – $170,500
LOT #1076 – 1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – $161,700
LOT #1057 – 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – $159,500
LOT #1134 – 1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD – $159,500
LOT #1070 – 1970 DODGE CHARGER CUSTOM COUPE – $143,000
LOT #1103 – 1967 VOLKSWAGEN 21-WINDOW DELUXE BUS – $143,000 (A NEW WORLD RECORD)
LOT #1104 – 1964 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM ROADSTER – $143,000
LOT #9385 – 1950s PONTIAC AUTOMOBILES NEON PORCELAIN DEALERSHIP SIGN – $28,750
LOT #9394.1 – MUNICIPAL FLAG SIGN WITH ANIMATED NEON, CIRCA 1960s – $19,550
A rare 1918 Standard Oil Wayne model 302 “Monarch” filling station gas pump (Lot #9375) was among the day’s top automobilia sellers.
Steven Tyler hamming it up with Velocity’s Cristy Lee.
Steven Tyler drops the gavel on the sale of his Hennessey Venom GT Spyder.
The atmosphere in the auction arena was electrifying when Steven Tyler and his Hennessey Venom GT arrived onstage.
Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis, Ford Motor Company President & CEO Mark Fields, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, Barrett-Jackson Chairman & CEO Craig Jackson and Barrett-Jackson Vice President of Consignment Gary Bennett.
Baseball great Reggie Jackson, “Mr. October,” with Craig Jackson.
Steve Davis and Craig Jackson with Charlie Thomas, who brought 145 vehicles from his collection to the Scottsdale auction.
An Arabian Horse Exhibition featured beautiful examples of four-legged horsepower in the Equidome today. The exhibition will continue tomorrow.
Fans enjoying the bird’s eye view from the Muscle Lounge in the auction arena.
