SUPER SATURDAY: A Climactic Day Three Wraps Up Las Vegas Auction
October 15, 2016
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
The excitement has been building all week – and what a finish it was! Iconic vehicles from the world of pop culture, sleek supercars, cool customs and classics all paraded across the block as car enthusiasts watched either on live international television or in person at the well-received new site layout, all under one roof at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
The 1976 AMC Pacer (Lot #608) from the 1992 movie “Wayne’s World” set a new world record when it sold for $37,400.
The thrills started right out of the gate when the collector cars began to roll across the block. Proving the significance of pop culture and provenance, a much-talked-about 1976 AMC Pacer (Lot #608) from the 1992 movie “Wayne’s World” shattered records when it sold for an astonishing $37,400. Later in the day, a pair of 1966 Mustangs (Lot #682 and Lot #682.1) customized by the legendary George Barris for Sonny and Cher – part of the Tammy Allen Collection – sold as a pair for $126,500.
Collector cars in the spotlight today included the crème de la crème of the Tammy Allen Collection and six fine offerings from the Charlie Thomas Collection – a taste of the 140 Thomas cars headed for the 2017 Scottsdale Auction. Of the more than 200 vehicles making their way across the auction block today, two in particular really brought the house down: a 1967 Ford Shelby GT500SE Super Snake (Lot #741) that sold for $275,000 and an original, unrestored 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot #749), which went to its new home for $357,500.
A 2016 Indian Chief Jack Daniel’s 150th Anniversary motorcycle (Lot #3002) sold for $150,000 to benefit Operation Ride Home.
Always creating poignant moments in the auction arena, three vehicles were sold for charitable causes on Saturday, with 100 percent of the hammer price going directly to several worthy organizations. The first, a beautiful 2016 Indian Chief Jack Daniel’s 150th Anniversary motorcycle (Lot #3002) sold for $150,000 to benefit Operation Ride Home, which assists active-duty U.S. military personnel in traveling home to visit their families.
The entire winning bid of $150,000 – plus an additional $100,000 donation from businessman and philanthropist Brett Torino – for Lot #3003, a special one-of-one 2017 Shelby Mustang created just for this event, went to the Las Vegas-based Grant A Gift Autism Foundation, which helps children, youth and their families fight autism by providing diagnostic and treatment funding, support services, vocational training, transition planning, and education.
More than 300 authentic pieces of automobilia crossed the block during the 2016 Las Vegas Auction.
Camp Southern Ground, the passion project of Grammy Award-winning artist and custom truck enthusiast Zac Brown, was the recipient of $250,000 from the sale of an incredible 2015 Ram 2500 Commando Tactical Edition truck (Lot #3004). The bespoke beast was meticulously detailed by Brown himself and brought to life by the artisans at Zac Brown Customs.
Each morning of a Barrett-Jackson auction always begins with the sale of some incredible automotive memorabilia, also known as automobilia. This year’s Las Vegas auction saw more than 300 authentic items cross the block and was the most successful automobilia auction (outside of the nine-day Scottsdale auction) to date. From pedal cars and gas pumps to jukeboxes and dealership signs, the beautifully restored items were a big hit with the bidders. The category that won the day was unquestionably neon signs, with the brightly colored pieces of nostalgia snagging the top five sales honors. The top seller was Lot #6396, a 1950s Ford A-1 Used Cars and Trucks double-sided neon porcelain dealership sign, which brought in $39,200.
Enjoy the videos and gallery below of highlights and top sellers from the third and final day of the 9th Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction.
LOT #749 – 1969 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429 FASTBACK – $357,500
LOT #741 – 1967 FORD SHELBY GT500SE SUPER SNAKE – $275,000
LOT #744 – 2009 MOSLER MT900 GTR TWIN-TURBO CUSTOM PROTOTYPE “IAD LAND SHARK” – $220,000
LOT #730 – 2012 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER GHOST SEDAN “PAWN STARS” – $181,500
LOT #752 – 2012 FERRARI CALIFORNIA CONVERTIBLE – $176,000
LOT #770 – 1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD – $170,500
LOT #698 – 1962 JAGUAR XKE ROADSTER – $165,000
LOT #699 – 1969 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 400 – VIN #001 – $165,000
LOT #761 – 1970 OLDSMOBILE 442 W30 CONVERTIBLE – $165,000
LOT #766 – 1989 PORSCHE 930 TURBO – $165,000
Vince Amato (left), winning bidder on Lot #3002, the 2016 Indian Chief Jack Daniel’s 150th Anniversary motorcycle, with Brian Klock of Klock Werks; David Stang, Director of Partnerships Jack Daniel’s; Steve Mennetto, President of Polaris; and Craig Jackson.
Winning bidder Bill Hornbuckle and Vice Chairman of the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Gary Ackerman with representatives of Shelby American and Gaudin Ford, behind the 2017 Shelby Mustang (Lot #3003). The car sold for $150,000, with an additional $100,000 donation from businessman and philanthropist Brett Torino.
Lot #3004, a 2015 Ram 2500 Commando Tactical Edition truck detailed by Zac Brown, which raised $250,000 for Camp Southern Ground.
LOT #6396 – 1950s Ford A-1 Used Cars and Trucks double-sided neon porcelain dealership sign – $39,200
LOT #682.1 and LOT #682 – 1966 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM CONVERTIBLES “SONNY & CHER’S” – $126,500
Tammy Allen with Barrett-Jackson Vice President of Consignment Gary Bennett
Neon signs were top sellers for automobilia on the final day of the auction.
Craig Jackson presented Steve Davis with a photo autographed by Barrett-Jackson employees in honor of his 20 years with the company.
Prashant Patel, Richard Rawlings, Dennis Collins and Big Chris from Gas Monkey Garage with Craig Jackson at the Opening Night Party.
