Barrett-Jackson Announces Highlights for Upcoming Scottsdale Auction 2013

  • December 11, 2012
Barrett-Jackson Announces Highlights for Upcoming Scottsdale Auction 2013
Hundreds of thousands of spectators and collectors from all around the world are expected to participate in the world-class automotive lifestyle event and witness over 1,000 Classics, Exotics, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods and Contemporary Collectibles as they cross the auction block at no reserve.

The 2013 auction marks the return of the company's impressive 5000 Series, which includes the Salon Collection and features approximately 50 of the world's most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles. Ranging from elite prototypes, muscle cars to classics, these prestigious vehicles have been hand-selected to sell on Saturday, January 19th beginning at approximately 5:00pm. More information on these eclectic vehicles can be found at SalonCollection.com.

In addition to the Salon Collection, Barrett-Jackson will honor one of the world's greatest automotive icons, Carroll Shelby, by auctioning off nearly 30 Shelby automobiles at No Reserve. Ranging from a stellar 1965 GT350 (lot #5023) previously owned by Ford, to a 2012 GT500 50th Anniversary Super Snake (lot #1321) to the rarest Shelby Mustang in existence, “The Green Hornet,” (lot #5022) collectors from all over the world are eagerly waiting for the chance to bid on these legendary vehicles.

Barrett-Jackson will also offer a variety of other vehicles that carry Hollywood history, including the 1966 Original #1 Batmobile (lot #5037) by renowned customizer George Barris, as well as Clark Gable's 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe (lot #5001) and a 1919 Pierce Arrow (lot #5028) built for the famous silent movie comedian Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.

As part of the week-long festivities, the company will host a “Barrett-Jackson Night” at the Pavilions on January 12th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, in addition to the Barrett-Jackson's Opening Night Gala on Monday, January 14th at 7:00pm. Guests can enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, fashions by Neiman Marcus, live music and celebrity sightings, while preparing to watch world-class vehicles.

SPEED will broadcast nearly 40 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction from Tuesday - Sunday, January 15 - 20. Tuesday through Thursday the auction will be broadcasted from 5:00pm to 10:00pm MST, Friday and Saturday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm MST and Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm MST.

For more information, up-to-date news and to purchase tickets, please visit Barrett-Jackson.com and SalonCollection.com.