August 5, 2024
Posted By : Barrett-Jackson

GO FOR THE GOLD: Celebrating Cars from Around the World

GO FOR THE GOLD: Celebrating Cars from Around the World

August 5, 2024
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

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2021 SCOTTSDALE MARCH AUCTION – 1966 SHELBY COBRA 427 SUPER SNAKE – $5.5 Million

As the Summer Olympics unfold in the vibrant city of Paris, athletes from every corner of the globe come together to compete in an extraordinary display of talent, determination and international camaraderie. Inspired by the spirit of this global celebration, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions honors another form of international excellence: the world-wide fascination for collector cars.

From the rolling hills of Tuscany and bustling streets of Tokyo to the sun-drenched coastlines of California and the historic boulevards of Paris itself, these remarkable vehicles have captivated enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Enjoy this journey through time and geography, exploring some of the most iconic and sought-after collector cars that have crossed the Barrett-Jackson auction block, each one a testament to the unique automotive heritage of its region.

REPRESENTING TEAM USA

Ford_Articles_PB247**2024 PALM BEACH AUCTION – 2022 FORD GT ALAN MANN HERITAGE EDITION – $1.29 Million **Powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. #27 of 30 produced. Exterior in red with Alan Mann graphics over black interior. Includes titanium lug nuts and 6-point harness anchors.

5 5063_63shelbycooperking2014 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1963 SHELBY COOPER MONACO KING COBRA – $1.65 Million
Chassis No. CM/3/63, the only original surviving Shelby Factory Team King Cobra authenticated by Carroll Shelby and SAAC. Retains most of its original components.

**2015 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1950 GENERAL MOTORS FUTURLINER PARADE OF PROGRESS TOUR BUS – $4 Million **One of 12 built by GM, a self-contained display and transport vehicle created by the GM design staff under Harley Earl’s direction. Opening side, lighting, retractable stage, distinctive center “cupola” cockpit driving position and dual wheel front axle.

f96024af-5fac-494f-be96-d3fbb422154d2022 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 VIN 001 – FIRST RETAIL PRODUCTION 70th ANNIVERSARY EDITION – $3.7 Million
The first-ever retail production mid-engine Z06. Powered by an LT6 flat-plane crankshaft V8 delivering 670hp, making it the most powerful naturally aspirated V8. 100% of hammer price benefited Operation Homefront.

SD22_LOT3003_087 Lead**2022 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1968 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM FASTBACK – $1 Million **Completely custom-built, one-of-a-kind Mustang Resto-Mod powered by a 535hp Ford Racing 427ci V8 engine backed by a TREMEC TKO600 5-speed manual transmission. Custom leather interior. 100% of hammer price benefited the STARS Foundation.

21a3075a-abf2-4dd1-a2aa-f6007b9f0dde**2006 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI ’CUDA CONVERTIBLE – $2.2 Million **Powered by a 426ci HEMI V8 engine with an automatic transmission, power steering and brakes. Professional rotisserie restoration completed in the ’90s. Documented with original Broadcast Sheet.

2131efe9-cbb6-40f4-b7c3-6501f1e43ac02007 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1954 DODGE FIREARROW II CONVERTIBLE CONCEPT CAR – $1.1 Million
Powered by a 241ci Red Ram HEMI V8 engine with an automatic transmission. Professional frame-on restoration that drives beautifully and is capable of long-distance touring.

REPRESENTING TEAM GERMANY
LOT_14062024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1956 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING COUPE – $3.4 Million
Recipient of a 3-year body-off concours restoration. Featuring Rudge wheels, fitted luggage and two sets of seat cushions (leather and patterned fabric). Documented by over 3,000 photos and all invoices.

4e433256-c793-4a3d-aa29-2c3ff953781b2022 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2004 PORSCHE CARRERA GT – $1.9 Million
Powered by a mid-mounted 5.7-liter quad-cam V10 engine making 605hp mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. Finished in GT Silver Metallic with a Dark Gray leather interior. 1,547 actual miles.

REPRESENTING TEAM FRANCE
LOT_1378**2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2018 BUGATTI CHIRON – $2.9 Million **Features full exposed carbon-fiber option. Powered by an 8.0-liter 16-cylinder engine with four turbochargers, making 1,500hp with 1,180 ft/lbs of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds.

SD13_Top_Sales_2_50192013 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1947 TALBOT-LAGO T-26 GRAND SPORT – $2 Million
Has two-seat coupe coachwork by Franay and is one of only eight built with the short chassis, the same as used on the Grand Prix cars. A complete restoration was performed in 2004.

7de182d5-0ad8-4546-9787-ce745d4cef0d2014 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – SIMON COWELL’S 2008 BUGATTI VEYRON – $1.3 Million
Television personality Simon Cowell’s pristine Bugatti Veyron 16.4, which he purchased new at Bugatti Beverly Hills. In 2008 the Veyron was the fastest street-legal car in America with a top speed of 253.81 mph.

4_BJAZ_50872015 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1949 TALBOT-LAGO T-26 GRAND SPORT COUPE FRANAY – $1.6 Million
Chassis No. 110123, one of eight built on the same short chassis used on the Grand Prix cars. It is one of only three Grand Sports, including one roadster and two coupes, built with Franay coachwork.

REPRESENTING TEAM JAPAN

50cd0d32-6282-4f6f-9982-c7feebc0f6dc2019 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA – FIRST PRODUCTION VIN 20201 – $2.1 Million
First all-new global production Toyota Supra, VIN 20201, in one-of-one factory color combination. 100% of hammer price benefited the American Heart Association and the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

156127b0-a689-4aa1-a20e-947b83c68a302020 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2021 LEXUS LC 500 CONVERTIBLE INSPIRATION SERIES VIN 100001 – $2 Million
One-of-a-kind 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Inspiration Series VIN 100001, powered by a 471hp V8 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. 100% of hammer price benefited Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Bob Woodruff Foundation.

REPRESENTING TEAM ITALY
F40**2023 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1989 FERRARI F40 – $2.75 Million **Finished in Nardo Gray, a one-off example of Ferrari’s last “Enzo-era” Ferrari. Originally constructed as a non-cat, non-adjust F40. Features Chassis No. 80782 and was originally delivered to the Netherlands.

LOT_1407**2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – DONALD J. TRUMP’S 1997 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO VT ROADSTER – $1.1 Million **Ordered new in a one-off color by former President Donald J. Trump, who owned it for four years. Powered by a 5.7-liter 485hp V12 engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. One of 132 made for the U.S. market between 1997-99.

REPRESENTING THE UNITED KINGDOM TEAM

1413_2014 MCLAREN P12022 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2014 MCLAREN P1 – $1.7 Million
McLaren MSO “Racing Chrome” paint. Ex-Sam Lee, #24 of 375 P1s in the world. Powered by hybrid electric and 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 903bhp and 664 ft/lbs of torque. Fresh service at McLaren Beverly Hills.

**2012 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1947 BENTLEY MARK IV COACHWORKS BY FRANAY – $2.75 Million **Universally recognized as the most successful and expensive postwar Bentley/Rolls-Royce automobile of all time, with concours and auction records to prove it. With over 50 show wins and honors. From the Ron Pratte Collection.

Lot 1405- mclaren senna-edit2019 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2019 MCLAREN SENNA – $1.45 Million
Powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch Seamless Shift gearbox. Serial No. 005 out of only 500 vehicles, which were sold out since they were announced.

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