BARRETT-JACKSON KICKS OFF LAS VEGAS AUCTION WITH A BANG: Day One is in the books
October 14, 2016
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
With a cannon blast of confetti wrapping up an incredible Opening Night Party at Drai’s Beachclub and Nightclub overlooking the fabulous Strip, the 9th Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction was officially underway.
Car enthusiasts streamed into the Mandalay Bay Convention Center the minute the doors opened at 8 a.m., enjoying the new site layout with everything under one roof – from the vast Exhibitor Marketplace and car displays to the renowned auction block itself.
The Automobilia Auction started things off early with more than 100 incredible pieces of America’s motor-related past up on the block. Top sellers today included a stunning 1928 Signal Gasoline restored visible filling station gas pump (Lot #6190), a 1950s service station Hershey’s Candy Bars dispenser (Lot #6188), a Mobil Oil hand-cranked oil lubester (Lot #6186) and even a dynamite plunger from the late 1800s (Lot #6150.1).
A stirring rendition of the national anthem by Rachel Dudt from the musical “Million Dollar Quartet” drew even more people into the auction arena and started the collector cars rolling for the day. More than 200 vehicles made their way across the block on this first day of the auction, with the top seller honors going to a 1956 Buick Special Convertible (Lot #176.1) and a 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 (Lot #190).
Enjoy the videos and gallery below with highlights of the Opening Night Party, today’s top sellers, and activity in and around the auction site:
The morning began with a stage full of authentic automobilia items.
Rachel Dudt from the musical “Million Dollar Quartet” at Harrah’s Las Vegas performed the national anthem to start the collector car auction.
LOT #176.1 – 1956 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE
LOT #190 – 1970 CHEVROLET NOVA SS 396
LOT #159 – 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
LOT #151 – 1967 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE
LOT #160 – 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 396
LOT #7000 – 1953 FORD F-100 CUSTOM PICKUP
Throughout each day, guests can visit the Meguiar’s display and pick up some great car care tips.
Just outside the convention center doors are the not-to-be-missed Hot Laps and Thrill Rides presented by Chevrolet and Dodge.