-Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, jump-started 2026 with the ultimate automotive lifestyle experience during the 2026 Scottsdale Auction, held Jan. 17-25, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Celebrating its 54th year, the Scottsdale Auction hosted 6,500 bidders who competed for 1,911 No Reserve collectible vehicles that resulted in more than $191 million in auction sales.
Some of the biggest moments happened on Super Saturday, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos, led by the sale of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe (Lot #1377) for $2.53 million and high energy sale of the 1966 Lincoln Continental Custom Convertible (Lot #1426) which sold for $1.1 million. Across the auction, nine vehicles ‒ including the one-of-one 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stars & Steel Limited Edition ZR1X (Lot #3008) that hammered for $2.6 million and generated an additional $5,000 donation from the Scottsdale Fire Department ‒ raised a total of $5,855,000 for charitable causes. To date, Barrett-Jackson has raised more than $170 million for charity.
“Our Scottsdale Auction once again set the tone for what promises to be another incredible year for the collector car hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We kicked off Barrett-Jackson auction week with our third annual Rock The Block concert featuring Cole Swindell and continued to dial up the excitement throughout the week with the ultimate automotive lifestyle event. Some of our best-of-the-best moments in Scottsdale started with our Opening Night Gala and VIP dinner and culminated with a tremendous three hours of our highest sales on Super Saturday that generated incredible energy in the room. One of the highlights was when Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Linda Perry rolled up onto the auction block in her 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Lot #4000), singing her smash hit ‘What’s Up’ with a gospel choir leading the way. We created so many magical memories this year, including the sale of a one-of-one Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X (Lot #3008) that sold for over $2.6 million to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. We’re looking forward to continuing this momentum in Palm Beach this April.”
The top 10 auction vehicles that sold during the 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction included:
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe (Lot #1377) - $2,530,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (Lot #1378) - $1,870,000
2019 McLaren Senna (Lot #1366) - $1,870,000
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO (Lot #1381) - $1,622,500
2021 McLaren Elva (Lot #1378.1) - $1,512,500
2022 Ford GT '64 Heritage Edition (Lot #1382) - $1,237,500
1966 Lincoln Continental Custom Convertible (Lot #1426) - $1,100,000
2023 Porsche Brabus 900 Rocket R (Lot #1383) - $1,100,000
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 "Big Tank" Split-Window Coupe (Lot #1379) - $1,100,000
2022 Ford GT (Lot #1365) - $1,100,000
“The demand for late model supercars was incredibly strong in Scottsdale, like the 2019 McLaren Senna (Lot #1366) that hammered in at nearly $2 million,” said Jackson. “There was also a healthy demand for rare, restored classics, like the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe (Lot #1377) that was our top sale, commanding over $2.5 million, as well as the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (Lot #1378) that brought in $1.87 million.”
On Friday, Jan. 16, the third annual Rock The Block concert, sponsored in part by Arizona Lottery and Tito’s, kicked off the auction week, headlined by country music star Cole Swindell with Chase Rice as the opening act. Fifty world-class custom vehicles were showcased on the auction block on Saturday as part of the Barrett-Jackson Cup Parade presented by CRC and BluePrint Engines. Capturing this year’s coveted Barrett-Jackson Cup Ultimate Best in Show was a 1959 Chevy Impala, while a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette was presented with the People’s Choice award.
“Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale this January was the center of the automotive world and hobby,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “I was proud to assemble a diverse docket with our team that absolutely rocked the block all week long, giving bidders of every level the chance to own their dream collectible vehicle. Of course, the most touching moments were the sales of our charity vehicles that raised millions of dollars and awareness for our military, first responders, education and life-saving medical research. Now, we set our sights on Palm Beach this April and look forward to creating even more memorable moments on the auction block.”
The Scottsdale Auction raised $5,855,000 for charity through the sale of nine vehicles, which included:
One-of-one 2026 Chevrolet ZR1X Stars & Steel Limited Edition Corvette sold for $2,600,000 with an additional $5,000 donation from the Scottsdale Fire Department (Lot #3008), for a total of $2,605,000
2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Track Pack Special Edition VIN 001 (Lot #3007) – $1,250,000
2005 Ford GT (Lot #3006) – $550,000
1972 Chevrolet C50 Custom Pickup (Lot #3005) – Sold the first time for $200,000 and was immediately donated back to sell three more times, for a total of $875,000
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Custom SUV (Lot #3004) – $110,000
2004 AM General Humvee M1152A1 (Lot #3003) – $75,000
1965 Ford Mustang Custom Convertible (Lot #3002) – $100,000 with an additional $10,000 donation for a total of $110,000
2025 Indian Sport Chief RT Motorcycle (Lot #3001) – $180,000
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Coupe (Lot #3000) – $100,000
Celebrity vehicles that crossed the block in Scottsdale this year included:
Linda Perry’s 1967 Chevrolet Camaro convertible (Lot #4000)
Kevin Hart’s 2024 Ford Bronco Custom SUV (Lot #1329.1)
David Spade’s 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT custom pickup (Lot #1025.1)
2017 Ford GT formerly owned by Tim Allen (Lot #1387)
2010 Land Rover Range Rover HSE formerly owned by Jennifer Aniston (Lot #1532)
Festivities kicked off in spectacular style on Sunday, Jan. 16, with the Opening Night Gala, a glamorous event that officially marked the beginning of Barrett-Jackson auction week. Celebrations continued Monday with an invitation-only welcome dinner hosted at Ocean 44. During the auction, entertainment icons, professional athletes and titans of industry joined attendees to indulge in the world’s most immersive automotive lifestyle event. Celebrities in attendance during this year’s auction included Arie Luyendyk, Bogi Lateiner, Chip Foose, Clay Millican, Constance Nunez, Dave Kindig, Drew Brees, Eric Curran, Erik Estrada, Frankie Muniz, Jack Roush, Jacoby Ellsbury, JB Smoove, Jeff Lutz, Josh Ross, Josh Sweat, KevDogg, Linda Perry, Mark Martin, Mike Leake, Papa Snoop, Paul Bissonnette, Ray Whitney, Richard Rawlings, Rob Wolfe, Tim Allen, Tony Orlando, Trevor Megill and Walker Buehler.
With 949 authentic pieces of automobilia selling for $4.7 million, the top three sales included:
1920s Maple Leaf Gasoline Clear Vision Model #700 Twin Visible Gas Pump (Lot #9460) - $80,500
Circa 1950s Airport Motel Neon Porcelain Sign (Lot #9480) - $78,200
Custom 1960s-Style Shelby Cobra Go-Kart (Lot #9580.1) - $57,500
Barrett-Jackson returns to Palm Beach for its next collector car auction Apr. 16-18, 2026. For advance tickets, click here. Barrett-Jackson VIP Experience packages for the 2026 Palm Beach Auction are available here. Consignments for the 2026 Palm Beach Auction are being accepted here. Bidder registration is available here.
Barrett-Jackson will host its inaugural Columbus Auction at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, June 25-27, 2026, and is returning to Nevada for its Las Vegas Auction Sept. 10-12 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson hosts live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Columbus, Ohio; and Las Vegas, Nevada, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable vehicles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Also based in Scottsdale, the Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom offers a rotating selection of premium vehicles that meet the high standards for which the company is known. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.