Barrett-Jackson Records Strong Sales, Exceeds Expectations at 2009 Scottsdale Auction.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company exceeded industry-wide expectations by recording more than $63 million in sales last week during the 38th annual Scottsdale auction. From Jan. 11-18, 2009, the all No Reserve auction featured an eclectic offering, including a 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor airplane that sold for $1.21 million and the "first production" 1955 Ford Thunderbird The Ford Thunderbird was a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. It entered production for the 1955 Ford Thunderbird model year as a two-seater sporty car but, unlike the similar Chevrolet Corvette, the Thunderbird was never sold as a full-blown sports that fetched $660,000. Despite an uncertain economy, numerous Barrett-Jackson records were set, including $220,000 for a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette corvette, small warship, classed between a frigate and a sloop-of-war. Corvettes usually were flush-decked and carried fewer than 28 guns. They were widely employed in escorting convoys and attacking merchant ships during the great naval wars of the late 18th and convertible, $250,000 for a 50th Anniversary Hurst Performance Hurst Performance Inc. of Warminster, Pennsylvania, manufactured products for enhancing the performance of muscle cars. These included manual transmission shifters and other automobile components. 2008 Dodge Viper The Dodge Viper is a V10-powered sportscar manufactured by the Dodge division of Chrysler Corporation. Production of the two seat supercar began at New Mack Assembly in 1992 and moved to its current home at Conner Avenue Assembly in October 1995. and $137,500 for a 1970 Ford Mustang For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see . The Ford Mustang is an automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact.[1] Boss 302 fastback fast·back n. An automobile designed with a curving downward slope from roof to rear. . Hailed as "The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions[TM]," the 2009 Scottsdale event featured over 1,100 collector vehicles and 40 hours of live, high-definition TV See HDTV. coverage on SPEED. For the third consecutive year, more than 200,000 people attended the Scottsdale auction. "The car collector community enjoyed another stellar Scottsdale event at Barrett-Jackson," said Craig Jackson Craig Jackson may be:
The rare Tri-Motor aircraft, one of only a handful known to be in existence today and extensively restored by aviation expert, Bob Woods, has led a storybook sto·ry·book n. A book containing a collection of stories, usually for children. adj. Occurring in or resembling the style or content of a storybook: storybook characters; a storybook romance. existence, including being shot during the World War II attack at Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor, land-locked harbor, on the southern coast of Oahu island, Hawaii, W of Honolulu; one of the largest and best natural harbors in the E Pacific Ocean. In the vicinity are many U.S. military installations, including the chief U.S. . The Thunderbird thunderbird In North American Indian mythology, a powerful spirit in the form of a bird that watered the earth and made vegetation grow. Lightning was believed to flash from its eyes or beak, and the beating of its wings was thought to represent rolling thunder. that was sold is also overflowing with provenance, as it is documented by Ford Motor Company as No. 1 and represents the birth of Ford's sports car program. In addition to the top sellers, Barrett-Jackson offered a healthy collection of entry level to mid range cars. With nearly 70 percent of all purchases made by new buyers, these vehicles served as the nucleus of the 2009 event. The diverse docket also catered to buyers planning to spend conservatively in today's economy. "Our customers asked us to offer more mid range vehicles this year," noted Steve Davis For other people with this name, see . Steve Davis, OBE, (born August 22, 1957, Plumstead, London[3]) is an English professional snooker (and to a lesser extent pool) player. He won 6 Snooker world titles during the 1980s. , president of Barrett-Jackson. "And the solid sales performance demonstrates the wisdom of our approach. While the Tri-Motor and Thunderbird were highlights of the week, collectors really responded to cars in the $50,000 to $150,000 price range. We're cognizant of the current economic conditions and made sure to offer something for everyone." Barrett-Jackson joined forces with General Motors to offer a select group of vehicles from the GM Heritage Fleet, which was embraced by the company's diverse clientele. "The General Motors Offering represented an opportunity for collectors to own a piece of GM history," continued Davis. "An example was the show-stopping 'Blackhawk' concept that went for more than $500,000. Many of the vehicles from the GM Offering exceeded our original estimates, validating this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Barrett-Jackson continued to elevate into a passion-filled lifestyle experience, including celebrities in attendance and more than 350 exhibitors, ranging from luxury to mainstream products and services. The passion and enthusiasm for the car collecting hobby and the lifestyle it represents remains healthy, despite the current economy. Additionally, Barrett-Jackson helped raise more than $4.4 million for various charitable organizations during the 2009 Scottsdale auction with the help of Richard Petty, Rusty Wallace, Goose Gossage, Bill Goldberg, Reggie Jackson and Robert Yates, among others. "The Scottsdale auction was a success on many levels," added Jackson. "People are already asking for bidder and consignment applications for our Palm Beach event in April. Everyone involved in this fantastic week would agree that the collector car hobby continues to be healthy." The top 10 cars sold in Scottsdale include: * 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor airplane - $1.21 million (Lot #1307) * 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible "Production No. 1" - $660,000 (Lot #1295) * 1996 Buick Custom "Blackhawk" - $522,500 (Lot #1303) * 1970 Plymouth Superbird custom tribute - $501,100 (Lot #1289) * 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American mid-size car. Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird), it has gone through six generations as of 2007. NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. "Jeff Gordon's" - $500,000 (Lot #1274) * 2005 Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo 2-door coupe - $412,500 (Lot #1305) * 2009 Ford Mustang FR500CJ Cobra Jet prototype - $375,000 (Lot #1333.1) * 2010 Chevrolet Camaro "First Retail Production" - $350,000 (Lot #1316) * 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 COPO COPO Central Office Production Order COPO Common Poorwill (bird species Phalaenoptilus nuttallii) COPO Commonwealth Own Purpose Outlays COPO Court of Public Opinion COPO Central Order Processing Office coupe - $319,000 (Lot #1277.1) * 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko COPO coupe - $297,000 (Lot #1278) With strong sales last week in Scottsdale and a successful inaugural Las Vegas auction last October, Barrett-Jackson has recorded over $90 million in sales over the last four months. The company is taking consignments for Palm Beach as it carries forward the momentum of the car collecting passion exhibited by its performance in Las Vegas and Scottsdale. The 7th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Fla., will be held April 9-11, 2009. About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces the "World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions[TM]" in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Fla., and Las Vegas. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694. All auction prices, excluding charity vehicles, include buyer's premium. |
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