Barrett-Jackson Shatters Records at 2008 Scottsdale Event.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Barrett-Jackson once again showcased its position as the world's premier auction company by setting record breaking numbers at the 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz. Preliminary figures indicate over $88 million in sales, which includes sales from the Showroom Pavilion, in addition to record breaking attendance of 280,000 and over 100 million Web site hits. Hailed as "The World's Greatest Collector Car Events[TM]," the Scottsdale auction featured 1,163 collector vehicles, over 100 fewer cars than the company sold in 2007. SPEED broadcast 39 hours of live auction coverage during the event. "Despite premature predictions, Barrett-Jackson showed that the collector car market remains strong and viable for collectors across the board," said Craig Jackson Craig Jackson may be:
Shelbys, MOPARS, Corvettes, Rolls Royces, Mustangs, Cadillacs, Bel Airs and Mercedes joined classics, concepts from Italy, customs from Barris, Robosaurus and cars of the stars on the block. Muscle cars, pre-war gems, resto-mods, entry level cars and outrageous custom machines from across the globe were also well-represented at the 2008 Scottsdale event. "This year's Scottsdale event demonstrated the resiliency of the collector car hobby," added Jackson. "Our record attendance and Web site hits, as well as the prices for crown jewel Crown jewel A particularly profitable or otherwise particularly valuable corporate unit or asset of a firm. Often used in risk arbitrage. The most desirable entities within a diversified corporation as measured by asset value, earning power, and business prospects; in takeover cars were very strong with three cars hitting at least $1 million. There were also some good values and a few surprises this year. As the prices indicated, the bids for the vehicles were fair, pleasing both consignors and buyers." Demand for automobilia skyrocketed this year as sales increased an astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, 47 percent to $851,000, when compared to 2007. Total sales via the Internet were $2,464,525, doubling the total from Scottsdale in 2007; the number of cars sold to online bidders also increased by 45 percent. The Barrett-Jackson Showroom Pavilion, where cars are sold at set prices, enjoyed enormous success, selling 34 cars for a gross total of $1,879,157. One-off concept cars from the '50s and '60s were very popular. Barrett-Jackson snagged prime examples of these classics in the 1963 Pininfarina-bodied 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 "Rondine" that fetched $1,600,000 and the 1963 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 "Italien" that sold for $600,000. A new generation of muscle cars took center stage on Saturday when Ford, General Motors and Chrysler sold their latest performance vehicles at No Reserve and raised nearly $2 million for charities. The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR sold for $550,000, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for $1 million and the 2008 Dodge Challenger Dodge Challenger is the name of three different automobile models marketed by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation since the 1970s. First generation (1970-1974) for $400,000. "With proceeds from our annual gala, car sales and generous individual donations, we raised in excess of $5 million for local and national charities," stated 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. "For instance, Tony Stewart's 2007 winning 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. Monte Carlo Monte Carlo (môNtā` kärlō`), town (1982 pop. 13,150), principality of Monaco, on the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera. racecar race·car n. Sports An automobile used for racing. sold for $300,000, not including extra donations that brought the contributions to nearly $500,000 for the Darrell Gwynn Foundation." Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, pasha of Egypt Muhammad Ali, 1769?–1849, pasha of Egypt after 1805. He was a common soldier who rose to leadership by his military skill and political acumen. headlined a banner list of sports and entertainment stars who added to the lifestyle appeal of Barrett-Jackson. In addition to the boxing legend, "Tonight Show" host and avid car collector Jay Leno Jay Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, writer who is best known as the current host of NBC television's long-running variety and talk program The Tonight Show. Biography Leno was born in New Rochelle, New York. drove the Corvette ZR1 across the block. TV and film star Patrick Dempsey was also on the block when the 2005 Mustang race car that he drove sold for $200,000, and John Schneider serenaded the Barrett-Jackson crowd before his "General Lee" fetched $450,000. Automotive icon Carroll Shelby addressed the crowd during the sale of the GT500KR, along with Dempsey. The iconic "Monkeemobile" incited a bidding frenzy and sold for $360,000 and the "Batmobile Re-creation" fetched $185,000. Famous rocker and auto enthusiasts Alice Cooper sold his 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing gull·wing adj. Hinged at the top so as to swing upward. Used of a type of automobile door. custom re-creation for $185,000, while Carroll Shelby's personal 1969 Shelby GT500 hit $675,000. "Despite our efforts to limit the number of cars offered in Scottsdale, the demand for a diverse, high-quality selection of vehicles dictated that we exceed our original plan," commented Davis. "From Robosaurus to the 'Rondine,' our goal was to make sure that there was something for everyone at Barrett-Jackson this year. We've become a one-of-a-kind entertainment venue for collectors, families and enthusiasts." 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 Events[TM]" in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Fla. and Las Vegas. Visit www.barrett-jackson.com for more information. Editor's note: A list of the top 100 cars by hammer price is available at www.barrett-jackson.com. |
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