2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale

Prime Time Saturday at
the 2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction

Car collectors come to the 2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction to be amazed by the shiny metal cars and dazzled by the black-tie presentation. It is a Rolex world where car lovers can revel in a car culture fantasy. We come to be amazed, and the Barrett-Jackson never lets us down.

When the first production 2020 Corvette Stingray came across the auction block the crowd was electric with excitement. GM CEO Mary Barra took the microphone and told us how excited she was to show off the new mid-engine Corvette for 2020. Then the Barrett-Jackson auctioneer proceeded to sell the No 001 VIN car to the highest bidder to raise money for the Detroit Children’s Fund. And the crowd shot to its feet as the bidding quickly passed the $2 million mark. Then the price of the first mid-engine Corvette was bid up to $3 million. Chevrolet dealer and NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick had the high bid. That money will go to a good cause, and the first retail production Vin #001 2020 C8 Corvette will now be in his collection. History was made here today at Westworld.

Today’s auction docket was filled with the most exclusive and desirable automotive treasures on the planet. Click through this slider of top cars. (You may tap the photos to get prices and more background info on each car.)

The first 2020 Corvette, VIN 001, was sold to raise money for the Detroit Children's Fund
GM CEO Mary Barra was on hand to present the first 2020 Corvette
In the most exciting sale of the night it brought $3 million
A race ready 2017 Ford GT was presented with only 141 actual miles
It became the second highest sale of the day
when it sold for $1,350,000 at the hammer
A 2017 Ford GT with only 538 actual miles
Sold for $1,075,000 at the hammer
1969 Camaro COPO ZL1 sold for $995,000
A 2019 McLaren Senna was one of the star cars
Sold for $860,000 hammer price
1963 Aston Martin DB5
sold for $600,000 at the hammer
An exotic 2003 Saleen S7
sold for $425,000 hammer price
2005 Ford GT VIN 003, the first production car for retail
sold for $400,000 (hammer price)
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren sold for $340,000 (w/o commission)
A super rare 1969 Corvette L-88 427/430
sold for $300,000 at the hammer
Ferris Bueller movie car, 1963 Modena California Spider, sold for $360,000
1970 Boss 429 Mustang
Sold for $260,000
1959 Cadillac Nomad Custom, the 2019 Ridler Award Winner
sold for $275,000
1969 Camaro Resto Mod
1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria
sold for $180,000
1934 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow
sold for $160,000
1931 Cadillac V12 Phaeton
sold for $170,000 before commissions
1936 Packard 443 Phaeton
sold for $160,000
1969 Boss 429 Mustang
sold for $205,000
1969 Boss 429 Mustang
Sold for $295,000 (before sales commission)
There will be seven Superbirds for sale here throughout the day
A Lime green 1970 Plymouth Superbird sold for $285,000
1966 Ford Fairlane 500 GT-X Prototype sold for $215,000
1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt
sold for $200,000 before commissions
1969 Dodge Daytona
sold for $170,000
1941 Dodge Power Wagon Custom Resto Mod
sold for $145,000

Prime Time Sales Started Already on Friday

In the Friday session of the 2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction it almost looked like the buyers thought it was “Prime Time.” For many years they have called the Saturday session of the Barrett-Jackson Auction “Prime Time Saturday” because the way the auction is set up the top cars all run through the auction on Saturday. But the Friday sale last night had so many “over the top bids” that the auctioneers remarked, “People, its not Saturday yet.”

The top sale was a 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible which sold for $2 million. It was a charity sale to raise money for the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support veterans and their families. The sale also benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Not only is this the first LC 500 convertible ever produced (has VIN number 100001), but it also is the first of 100 models to be produced for the limited edition Inspiration Series of LC 500s. Toyota says this one is unique and will be the only one with special features such as the Platinum Liquid color accents.

Celebrity sightings and glimpses of rare collector cars are adding excitement to the laid back Valley of the Sun this week, as the 2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction is underway in Scottsdale, Arizona. During Arizona Auction Week the Phoenix area becomes the epicenter of the collector car world. The top collector car auction companies are all here in the Phoenix area to benefit from the convocation of car collectors gathering for the Barrett-Jackson Auction which is the main event. Show me the money! Setting an electric atmosphere, some of the highest priced collector vehicles in the world will be sold here this week.

The Cars-On-Line.com car show team is on hand to bring you all the action from the Barrett-Jackson Auction here in Scottsdale. (Check the Car Show Calendar online for all the events and times of all seven big auctions in the area this week.) Bookmark this page to see our live updates and previews.

Here is what happened on Friday.

A 2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible brings $2 million for veterans and their families
Special Charity Auction, John Force 2020 COPO Camaro brought $600,000 to benefit DonorsChoose.org
1963 Corvette 327/340 Split Window Coupe sold for $225,500
1948 Dodge Power Wagon
Sold for $195,000 in the Friday auction
1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 348 Tripower SOLD for $145,000
1969 COPO Camaro documented L72 427/425 sold for $127,000
1957 Corvette Custom Resto Mod sold for $165,000
2010 Dodge Viper ACR SSG Speical Edition sold for $139,700
2018 Ford F-350 Custom Crew Cab sold for $128,700
1970 Chevelle SS LS6 454/450 hp from MS Classic Cars SOLD for $110,000
1962 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 Convertible sold for $110,000
1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8 Convertible sold for $110,000
1969 Pontiac Trans Am SOLD for $105,000
1963 Plymouth Belvedere 426 Max Wedge
1961 Chevy Impala Bubble Top Custom sold for $93,500
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge sold for $90,500
1965 Dodge Coronet Super Stock Hemi
1969 Camaro Z/28 RS SOLD for $88,000
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Custom sold for $88,000
1969 Chevelle SS 396 SOLD for $82,500
1970 Chevy Nova SS L78 395/375 SOLD for $77,000
1932 Ford Roadster named Passion SOLD for $75,000
Rick Dore built 1940 Pontiac Roadster called Decadence SOLD for $70,000
1968 Plymouth Hemi GTX SOLD for $69,000
1963 Dodge 330 Factory Lieghtweight sold for $66,000
1964 Dodge 440 Lightweight sold for $62,700
1930 Cord L29 Brougham sold for $55,000
1958 Packard Hawk sold for $58,300
1947 Ford Deluxe Custom Resto Mod SOLD for $50,000

Little Red Unveiled Here For the First Time

When we were told to expect a history making moment at the 2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction here today we had no clue. But at 9 AM, bright and early on Thursday morning, there was a history making event that could only happen here at the Barrett-Jackson. Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, unveiled a restoration he had been working on since 2018. As the cover came off, the media assembled at the Ford Performance display could not believe their eyes when they were told that the Candy Apple red Mustang Coupe before them was the legendary Little Red, a 1967 Shelby GT500 EXP prototype which was presumed to have been destroyed. It seems that Jackson and a team of Shelby experts had found Little Red somewhere in South Dakota and had restored the car to its original glory. For a full story on Little Red and the Green Hornet, a 1968 Shelby Mustang Coupe prototype, follow this link to the Barrett-Jackson press release.

The actual Little Red, the 1967 Shelby GT500 EXP Coupe prototype, was revealed at the 2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction on Thursday.

Here is a look at some of the top cars sold on Thursday here at the 2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction. Click the photos to get prices and more background info on each car.

One of the star cars for Thursday, a Chip Foose designed 1968 Pymouth GTX Custom
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
1957 Ford Thunderbird E Code in Thunderbird Bronze
1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE
1932 Ford HiBoy Roadster
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup Show Truck
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda
1969 Hurst Oldsmobile 442
1965 Pontiac GTO Tripower Convertible
1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe
1966 VW Custom 21-Window Bus
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Travis Barker's 1960 Cadillac Custom
1937 Ford Custom Convertible
Travis Barker's 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
1950 Ford F1 Pickup

On Wednesday, the crowd erupted when a four-car sale with a Dukes of Hazzard theme stole the show. A replica of Cooter’s wrecker, a 1971 Chevy C-30 truck, a 1975 Dodge Coronet replica of Roscoe’s police cruiser, a recreation of Boss Hog’s 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible and a 1969 Dodge Charger replica of the General Lee were offered all in one lot to the highest bidder. Actor Tom Wopat (Luke Duke) was on the stage for the sale. In one of the highest sales of the day these replicas sold for $60,000. Here are some of the memorable sales for Wednesday.

Dukes of Hazzard themed sale get the crowd excited
Boss Hog imitator was on stage
Tom Wopat (Luke Duke) takes the stage with a General Lee replica
All four Dukes of Hazzard replicas sell for $60,000 at the hammer.
Grand National Roadster winner, a 1926 Ford Altered T Roadster called Moonshiner
Author Clive Cussler's 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Big day for classic pickup truck, this beautiful 1937 Plymouth Pickup sold.
A 1950 Ford F1 Pickup looked good up there.
But some strange things were popping up all day.
The Shaggin Wagon from the movie Dumb and Dumber caught us off guard.
A 1960's style bubble top called Space Junkie was built by Ian Roussel of “Full Custom Garage.”
1928 Chevy Custom Rat Rod sold, no extra charge for the patina.
A 1984 Fiero inspired by Testarossa was built on a Chevy Blazer chassis.

Every day the selection of top quality collector cars just gets better. Follow our 2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction coverage all week. You’ll see our posts on Facebook. Join the conversation and guess what each car will sell for when it crosses the Barrett-Jackson auction stage. This is gonna’ be fun.

2020 Barrett-Jackson Auction