Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions celebrated 20 years of bringing the final word high-octane automotive way of life occasion to Palm Beach throughout its annual public sale held on the South Florida Fairgrounds, April 13-15, 2023. Delivering one other unforgettable occasion in the Sunshine State, 622 autos have been bought at public sale, all with No Reserve, for $43.6 million. Additionally, Barrett-Jackson bought 263 items of genuine automobilia for greater than $745,000, bringing complete public sale gross sales to $44.4 million with a 100-percent sell-through price and over 40 world-record public sale gross sales. Top public sale gross sales have been led by a 2020 Ford GT Heritage Edition (Lot #740), which bought for $1,457,500.
“For 20 years we’ve called Palm Beach our second home and during that time we’ve created wonderful memories and celebrated countless milestones with our collector car family,” mentioned Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “This year continued that spectacular tradition with more than 600 collectible vehicles crossing the block, including several incredible collections, that all sold at No Reserve. Like our Scottsdale event, this year’s Palm Beach Auction demonstrated that the collector car hobby continues to be a vibrant marketplace where enthusiasts are snatching up the hottest vehicles. We look forward to seeing everyone in Las Vegas this June.”
The high 10 non-charity autos that bought through the 2023 Palm Beach Auction included:
- 2020 Ford GT Heritage Edition (Lot #740) – $1,457,500
- 2020 Ford GT (Lot #725) – $990,000
- 2005 Ford GT (Lot #725.1) – $440,000
- 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (Lot #744) – $434,500
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot #722) – $401,500
- 2019 Porsche Speedster (Lot #745) – $396,000
- 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom (Lot #739) – $363,000
- 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (Lot #748.1) – $346,500
- 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider (Lot #737) – $330,000
- 1965 Ferrari 212 Barchetta Roadster Re-Creation (Lot #735) – $297,000
During the three-day automotive occasion, Barrett-Jackson hosted a number of business titans, together with U.S. Congressman Brian Mast, Chip Foose, Rita and Shawn Shelby (grandson of Carroll Shelby), and actor Chuck Zito.
On Super Saturday, Barrett-Jackson bought two autos to learn charity, elevating a complete of $1.3 million. The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ First Retail Production VIN 001 (Lot #3000) bought for $1.1 million, with 100% of the hammer worth benefiting DonorsChoose. Michelle Mauzy, famous philanthropist and longtime member of the Barrett-Jackson household, donated an extra $50,000 to the nonprofit, bringing the overall raised for DonorsChoose to $1.15 million.
One of solely 45 constructed, Lee Iacocca’s 2009 Ford Mustang Iacocca forty fifth Anniversary Edition (Lot #3001) bought for $150,000 to learn the Ellis Island Honors Society. The sale additionally included a portray of the automobile that was created through the three-day occasion. To date, Barrett-Jackson has helped increase over $153 million for charity.
“The 2023 Palm Beach Auction was the perfect way to celebrate two decades of bringing the automotive lifestyle to Florida’s Gold Coast,” mentioned Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “The diversity of the market and the passion that drives it are thriving in Palm Beach. Demand for everything from European supercars to amphicars was incredible. The crowd responded to our No Reserve docket, which was also filled with the finest Shelbys, classics, SUVs and muscle cars. Even during uncertain times on Wall Street, interest in collector cars continues to be strong and is attracting many new people to the hobby.”
Barrett-Jackson kicked off every day in Palm Beach with its automobilia public sale, which featured 263 automobilia items that bought for greater than $745,000. The high three automobilia items that bought through the Palm Beach Auction embrace:
- Thirties-40s Phillips 66 Embossed Porcelain Neon Sign (Lot #8295) – $43,125
- 1940 Marathon Oil Ethyl Gasoline Gas Pump Globe (Lot #8254.2) – $27,025
- Early Nineteen Sixties Gulf Oil Porcelain with Animated Neon Sign (Lot #7299) – $21,850
Barrett-Jackson is now accepting consignments for the 2023 Las Vegas Auction, June 22-24, on the Las Vegas Convention Center. Those in being part of the public sale might consign their collector car here. Those in registering to bid for the 2023 Las Vegas Auction might accomplish that here. To buy tickets and VIP packages to the occasion, (*20*).
During Super Saturday, Barrett-Jackson introduced the dates for the New Orleans Auction. The good occasions will roll September 28-30, 2023, in the Crescent City.
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