COLLECTOR CARS START TO ROLL ON DAY 3 OF THE 2017 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION
January 16, 2017
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
As is Barrett-Jackson tradition, the night before the collector cars start to cross the auction block, the auction arena is transformed into an incredible nightclub-like venue for the much-anticipated Opening Night Gala. Last night, bidders, consignors, sponsors and invited guests enjoyed sampling dishes from gourmet food stations and enjoying a great night of entertainment and dancing. The London Essentials, an international five-piece acoustic band, uniquely integrated themselves throughout the guests as they performed. They warmed up the crowd for the amazing main act, the versatile Montreal Rhapsody Orchestra, a visually stunning 14-piece band renowned for its world-class string and brass section.
Nearly 300 more authentic automobilia items crossed the block this morning.
Enthusiasts streamed into the vast Barrett-Jackson auction site throughout the day, taking in the many collector cars, enjoying the sponsor displays and exhibitor marketplace, watching the custom builds take place before their eyes in the new DIY Pavilion and learning more about collector cars through symposiums and discussions at the new Shell Pennzoil Pioneering Performance Stage.
In the auction arena, automobilia started off the morning, with nearly 300 nostalgic items up for auction, many from the outstanding Gordon Apker Collection. Beautiful neon signs were today’s big winners, with a spectacular Cadillac Ranch Bar and Grill neon and brushed aluminum sign selling for $16,100.
The arena was full as the National Anthem was performed live by former “American Idol” contestant Laura Walsh and the first collector cars of the event began their journey across the block. A total of 101 vehicles were auctioned today of the more than 1,700 on the docket – the most cars Barrett-Jackson has ever auctioned in a single event.
Enjoy the gallery below of highlights from today’s event:
Guests at Barrett-Jackson’s much-anticipated Opening Night Gala enjoyed high-energy performances by The London Essentials and Montreal Rhapsody Orchestra.
Colorful gas pumps frame a classic Big Boy statue at today’s Automobilia Auction.
A large and impressive Cadillac Ranch neon sign (Lot #8799.1) was the top-selling piece of automobilia this morning.
Lead auctioneer Joseph Mast and his team.
Former “American Idol” contestant and Arizona native Laura Walsh, Craig Jackson and Steve Davis.
A full arena was on hand to see the first cars of the auction cross the block.
Yellow Ribbon America presented a very special signed and framed American flag to Steve Davis and Barrett-Jackson for the “amazingly great and steadfast support” given through the years to “America’s military and their families, veterans support organizations and other great causes.” The flag was signed by currently serving U.S. military personnel and combat veterans from each branch of service.
CROSSING THE BLOCK TODAY: LOT #80 – 1930 FORD ROADSTER
CROSSING THE BLOCK TODAY: LOT #66 – 1965 PONTIAC LEMANS
CROSSING THE BLOCK TODAY: LOT #57 – 1957 CHEVROLET 210 CUSTOM COUPE
CROSSING THE BLOCK TODAY: LOT #60 – 1951 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD LIMO
CROSSING THE BLOCK TODAY: LOT #79 – 1965 FORD GALAXIE 500 CONVERTIBLE
CROSSING THE BLOCK TODAY: LOT #54 – 1954 LINCOLN CAPRI
Crowds flocked to see the blue-chip cars in the prestigious Salon Collection, including Justin Bieber’s 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (Lot #1372) and Steven Tyler’s 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Lot #3003).
Don “The Snake” Prudhomme was on hand to autograph posters of his “Snake II” funny car (Lot #1345).
A RideTech team member hard at work on the build-out of a 1968 GMC Pickup in the DIY Pavilion. The final build will cross the auction block as Lot #7005 on Sunday, January 22.
Bogi from “All Girls Garage” interviews a RideTech team member in the DIY Pavilion.
The team from Factory Five is also doing a live custom build during the week in the DIY Pavilion.
The sun sets on another fantastic day at the 2017 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction.