Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Wrap-Up & Photo Gallery
The nine-day auction had a 100% sale-through rate of nearly 2,000 cars that brought in over $195 million...
Words & Images by Mark Bach
Barrett-Jackson sold 1,911 vehicles for over $195 million during its seven-day auction, which just concluded in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sunday, Jan. 25. The weather was perfect, drawing a steady crowd of 6,500 buyers and plenty of onlookers. Besides the cars, over $4.7 million in automobilia was also sold.
Nine cars were sold for specific charities, fetching nearly $6 million from generous bidders. Extensive television coverage was the perfect solution for parts of the country that were snowed in. The highest-selling car was a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe that sold for over $2.5 million.
The vehicles were a mix of restored classics, newer exotic speedsters, restomod cars and trucks. As expected, the highest-selling vehicles crossed the block on Super Saturday, but there were plenty of cars for any budget available during the seven-day auction.
This year, Barrett-Jackson will hold three additional auctions. Palm Beach, Florida, will host an auction April 16-18, 2026, while Columbus, Ohio, will hold its first auction with Barrett-Jackson on June 25-27, 2026. The slate of auctions concludes in Las Vegas on Sept.10-12, 2026.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Photo Gallery
Here’s a look at just a few of the restored classics and restomods that crossed the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. Note: All prices listed include a 10% buyer’s premium.
1971 Chevrolet Nova Custom Hardtop
This 1971 Chevy Nova started as a coupe before Kindig-it Designs removed the B-pillars and crafted it into a hardtop. It cruises with a 7-liter V-8 and a 4L80E 4-speed transmission. It sold for $275,000.
1960 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible
This 1960 Corvette convertible received the full restomod conversion, featuring an LT1 engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The intake mimics an original style fuel injection and rides on a fully independent suspension with rack and pinion steering. It sold on Super Saturday for $533,500.
1948 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup
Trucks also received upgrades at the auction. This 1948 Chevy 3100 features an LS3 engine and 4-speed transmission. Air suspension provides a slick stance, while Baer 14-inch brakes supply the stopping power. It slid off the stage for $183,700.
1966 Chevrolet Nova Custom Coupe
Pro street builds are still popular, as evidenced by this 1966 Chevy Nova. Twin ProChargers add power to the 648-CID big block. Coil-overs and a custom chassis allow for a smooth ride, and the interior includes a roll cage and bucket seats. A buyer left happy with $167,200 less in their pocket.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe
The selling price for this 1969 Camaro was $275,000. A Whipple supercharger sits on an LSX 427-CID engine, and Detroit Speed suspension components are on the front and rear with coil-overs and Wilwood brakes.
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Custom Coupe
Plenty of Novas were on the auction block, with this one selling for $71,500. This 1963 Chevy Nova has an LS3 engine with a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission. TCI provided the front clip and four-link rear suspension.
1937 Chevrolet Custom Coupe
A few gasser-style cars were on the grounds, including this 1937 Chevy Coupe. A 383-CID engine is assisted with a Littlefield supercharger and twin Holley Double Pumper carbs. A Ford solid axle up front and a ladder bar rear suspension create the perfect stance. It hammered sold for $46,200.
2005 Ford GT
Plenty of Ford GTs were available, including this 2005, which sold for $550,000, with the proceeds going to the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation. It has a 5.4-liter V-8 with supercharger linked to the 6-speed transmission.
1968 Shelby GT500
The Shelby crowd had plenty of available builds to choose from, including this 1968 GT500. It retains the 428 engine block and was still titled to the original owner. The owner had upgraded some components from the Shelby lineup, including swapping out the transmission from automatic to manual. This white beauty sold for $126,500.
1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Of course, there were bound to be a few ‘Cudas at the auction. This Plum Crazy 1971 ‘Cuda has the large white stripes and a 383-CID engine with a 4-speed transmission. It originally had been imported to Canada but went home with a new owner who paid $115,500.
Barrett-Jackson Cup Competition
During the Barrett-Jackson Cup competition, presented by CRC and BluePrint Engines, 50 professionally built restomod and custom vehicles competed for the Ultimate Best in Show and People’s Choice awards.
Five finalists were announced throughout the week, and then on Super Saturday, Bobby Alloway, Troy Trepanier and Chip Foose selected a 1959 Chevrolet Impala built by BBT Fabrications and owned by Eugene Bothello as the Ultimate Best in Show winner. Bothello received a $20,000 cash prize from CRC Industries and BluePrint Engines, a custom set of Revo Forged Wheels, a Barrett-Jackson Cup logo neon sign created by Neon Road and a gold-plated trophy, designed by Barrett-Jackson’s Corbin Snyder.
The People’s Choice award went to a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette built by Mike Goldman Customs and owned by BJ and Morgan Dees.
