TRENDSETTING THURSDAY: Scottsdale Brings Exceptional Vehicle Sales and Record Attendance
January 26, 2023
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
LOT #803 – 1969 PONTIAC GTO JUDGE RAM AIR III – $275,000
Day after day, the 2023 Scottsdale Auction has continued to see record attendance, extraordinary sales, and dozens of new world record sales set. Thursday, January 26, was a shining example, with Lot #803, a 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air III that sold for $275,000, making it the day’s top-selling vehicle, followed by Lot #788, a 1961 Lincoln Continental custom sedan that set a new auction world record with its $231,000 sale.
Over 40 new records were set by many of the top-selling vehicles of the day. Guests visiting Barrett-Jackson for the first time this year have experienced firsthand that this is truly more than a collector car auction; it really is the ultimate automotive lifestyle event.
The morning’s Collector Car Symposium in the South Showcase was a timely topic, focusing on trucks versus cars, with speakers Seth Burgett from Gateway Bronco, Dennis Collins from Collins Bros. Jeep, author Colin Comer, and Bogi Lateiner, amaster mechanic and founder of All Girls Garage. There was no clear winner in the debate over which type of vehicle is more appealing to collectors, but all agreed that there are spectacular custom creations of both types to be had at Barrett-Jackson.
The sale of incredible trucks and amazing cars kept guests engaged in the conversation long after the symposium, with top sales coming from each vehicle class on the auction block. Notable sales from the day included Lot #789.1, a 1968 Ford Bronco custom SUV, for $220,000; Lot #768, a 1968 Porsche 911, which was the first car to pass the $200,000 mark at this auction when it sold for $209,000; Lot #731.1, a 1974 Dodge Challenger custom coupe, which set a new record with its $187,000 sale; Lot #803.2, a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 which crossed the block for $181,500; Lot #806, a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air selling for $165,000; and Lot #733, a 1953 Chevrolet 3100 custom pickup also setting a new record with its $154,000 sale.
Other vehicles to set new auction world records were Lot #730, a 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z convertible, for $102,300; Lot #782.1, a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL roadster, selling for $132,000; and Lot #778, a 1958 Lincoln Continental Mark III Convertible, crossing the block for $115,500. Complete results for today’s auction are available on the online docket here.
Following tradition, the day also included the auction of colorful, eye-catching automobilia. Thursday’s top seller was Lot #9292.3, a 1960s Exxon Oil Service station pole sign for $57,500.
Guests also explored the vast Exhibitor Marketplace and vehicle display tents, went for breathtaking Thrill Rides and Hot Laps on the Barrett-Jackson Performance Track, enjoyed the veritable festival of food offered throughout the auction site at WestWorld, and took in the evening’s entertainment, which – in addition to the auction action – included live music by Georgia Chrome at the South Showcase Stage. Live musical performances continue Friday and Saturday night from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
As the Barrett-Jackson 2023 Scottsdale Auction heads into its high-octane final three days — including the highly anticipated Super Saturday — the collector cars are heading into the fast lane. Special Twilight tickets are available for entry after 5 p.m. Come after work or stay late — the activities don’t stop until the last car crosses the block!
Enjoy this gallery for highlights from today’s event.
LOT #788 – 1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CUSTOM SEDAN – $231,000
LOT #789.1 – 1968 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV – $220,000
LOT #768 – 1968 PORSCHE 911 – $209,000
LOT #731.1 – 1974 DODGE CHALLENGER CUSTOM COUPE – $187,000
LOT #803.2 – 2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1 – $181,500
LOT #806 – 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR – $165,000
LOT #733 – 1953 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP – $154,000
LOT #9292.3 – 1960S EXXON OIL SERVICE STATION POLE SIGN – $57,500
Toyota TRD Pro Dirt Ride.
RAM TRX Off-Road Experience.