SOLD! Automobilia and collector cars begin to roll across the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
January 15, 2018
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
After a rousing Opening Night Gala on Sunday evening, the auction portion of the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event got underway today, with more than 300 pieces of authentic automobilia and nearly 100 collector vehicles bringing the gavel down in front of an arena packed with bidders – unprecedented for a Monday.
The first group of more than 1,700 collector cars crossed the auction block today, including this 1978 Toyota FJ40 Custom SUV (Lot #72).
From brightly colored neons to playful pedal cars from days gone by, the automobilia items captured the attention of bidders for the first part of the day, with an exceptional Texaco visible gas pump from 1923 (Lot #8480), a restored Texaco gas pump from the 1940s-50s (Lot #8482) and a Chevrolet Super Service neon dealership sign (Lot #8494) being the big sellers.
Cars crossing the block today reflected the typical eclectic variety of a Barrett-Jackson auction, with everything from Camaros and Cadillacs to Jeeps and Jaguars finding their way to new homes. Among the vehicles particularly capturing the attention of bidders today were a trio of Camaro SS models, a trio of Studebaker pickups, and a Willys Jeepster convertible from 1960 (Lot #50).
Unprecedented for a Monday, the auction arena was full of eager bidders.
Barrett-Jackson was indeed the place to be today, with a record number of visitors showing up to check out the many activities going on throughout the 72-acre site. Many posting on social media from the event using #BarrettJackson or tagging Barrett-Jackson enjoyed seeing their posts appear on large screens throughout the site on the new Social Media Live Feed, a new feature at the auction.
More automobilia items and collector cars are getting shined up for their turn in the spotlight at Tuesday’s auction, which will be broadcast live on Velocity from 4 to 9 p.m. (MST). The entire auction, including automobilia, can also be streamed live on the home page of Barrett-Jackson.com.
If you ever wondered what a Barrett-Jackson Opening Night Gala is like, check out the video below – and enjoy the gallery of highlights from the auction area and around the site today.
A parade of pedal cars at today’s Automobilia Auction.
A 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible (Lot #77) was among the top-selling vehicles today.
A magician entertains the crowd at the new STEAM City attraction.
RideTech’s 48-hour build continued today in the Restoration Garage.
Lot #50 – Willys Jeepster Convertible
Gas pumps were among the top sellers at today’s Automobilia Auction.
Visitors using #BarrettJackson or tagging Barrett-Jackson in a social post may just see their posts on the new Social Media Live Feed boards around the auction site.
Lot #59 – 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
This Chevrolet Super Service neon dealership sign (Lot #8494) was among the top Automobilia sales today.
Lot #57 – 1949 Studebaker Pickup
Arizona native Michelle Moyer performed today’s National Anthem to kick off the collector car auction.
Lot #46.1 – 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Trying out a simulator at STEAM City today.
At the Motor Trend Live Stage today, Velocity’s Mike Joy, Sirius XM NASCAR Radio’s Pat Patterson and Barrett-Jackson Showroom Manager Jeff Catlin gave visitors in-depth looks at auction cars as they rolled off the block.