Barrett-Jackson sees $44.4 million in sales and raises $1.3million for charity at their Palm Beach auction

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Barrett-Jackson celebrated two decades at Palm Beach during its annual auction held at the South Florida Fairgrounds, April 13-15, 2023. Delivering another unforgettable event in the Sunshine State, 622 vehicles were sold at auction, all with No Reserve, for $43.6 million. Additionally, Barrett-Jackson sold 263 pieces of authentic automobilia for more than $745,000, bringing total auction sales to $44.4 million with a 100-percent sell-through rate and over 40 world-record auction sales. Top auction sales were led by a 2020 Ford GT Heritage Edition (Lot #740), which sold for $1,457,500.

During the three-day automotive event, Barrett-Jackson hosted several industry titans, including U.S. Congressman Brian Mast, Chip Foose, Rita and Shawn Shelby (grandson of Carroll Shelby), and actor Chuck Zito.

On Super Saturday, Barrett-Jackson sold two vehicles to benefit charity, raising a total of $1.3 million. The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ First Retail Production VIN 001 (Lot #3000) sold for $1.1 million, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting DonorsChoose. Michelle Mauzy, noted philanthropist and longtime member of the Barrett-Jackson family, donated an additional $50,000 to the nonprofit, bringing the total raised for DonorsChoose to $1.15 million.

One of only 45 built, Lee Iacocca’s 2009 Ford Mustang Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition (Lot #3001) sold for $150,000 to benefit the Ellis Island Honors Society. The sale also included a painting of the car that was created during the three-day event. To date, Barrett-Jackson has helped raise over $153 million for charity.

Barrett-Jackson kicked off each day in Palm Beach with its automobilia auction, which featured 263 automobilia pieces that sold for more than $745,000. The top three automobilia pieces that sold during the Palm Beach Auction include:

Barrett-Jackson is now accepting consignments for the 2023 Las Vegas Auction, June 22-24, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Those interested in being a part of the auction may consign their collector vehicle here. Those interested in registering to bid for the 2023 Las Vegas Auction may do so here. To purchase tickets and VIP packages to the event, click here.

During Super Saturday, Barrett-Jackson announced the dates for the New Orleans Auction. The good times will roll September 28-30, 2023, in the Crescent City.

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About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson is a leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming over 500,000 attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and New Orleans, Louisiana, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles 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. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.

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