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Sales Total $68 Million at 2010 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

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Results are in from Barrett-Jackson’s 39th annual Scottsdale auction.  The company recorded more than $68 million in total sales, an 11 percent increase from Scottsdale 2009.  Top sellers included a 1929 Hamilton Metalplane H-47 for $671,000 and a 1964 Shelby Cobra that brought $478,500.

The top 10 cars sold in Scottsdale include:

  • 1929 HAMILTON METALPLANE H47 SERIAL #65 AIRPLANE – $671,000 (Lot #1307)
  • 1964 SHELBY COBRA ROADSTER – $478,500 (Lot #1317)
  • 1963 SHELBY COBRA ROADSTER – $401,500 (Lot #1303)
  • 1935 CADILLAC SERIES 40 FLEETWOOD IMPERIAL CONVERTIBLE – $302,500 (Lot #1265)
  • 2011 FORD MUSTANG GT GLASS ROOF COUPE – $300,000 (Lot #1295.1)
  • 1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD 2 DOOR HARDTOP – $286,000 (Lot #1289)
  • 1952 WATSON ROADSTER CUSTOM BY BLASTOLENE – $280,500 (Lot #1292)
  • 2008 FORD MUSTANG FR500S FASTBACK RACECAR – $275,000 (Lot #1027)
  • 1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429 FASTBACK – $275,000 (Lot #1283.1)
  • 1967 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM FASTBACK – $253,000 (Lot #1287)

Barrett-Jackson also saw no damage as a result of the wild rain and wind that passed through Arizona last week, which wasn’t the case for all auctions in the Phoenix area.  More than 180,000 people braved the elements to attend the automotive lifestyle event.

For a full press release on the results, CLICK HERE.  Next up, the 8th annual Palm Beach auction April 1-3, 2010.

1964 Shelby Cobra the Leader in the Clubhouse at Barrett-Jackson

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

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A beautiful 1964 Shelby Cobra (CSX2281) just cross the block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale and fetched $478,500, making it the top selling car so far at the 39th annual event.  The leader overall is a 1929 Hamilton Metalplane that went for $671,000.

The sale ends tomorrow afternoon, marking the largest Barrett-Jackson docket in history with over 1,200 vehicles.  Stay tuned for results and comments from auction officials.