Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction set to kick off event season in Arizona with a bang
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson is set to kick off another exciting event season in Arizona once again with its 2023 Scottsdale Auction, January 21-29 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. As event season begins with Barrett-Jackson each year, the auction company welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests to take part in the world-renowned automotive lifestyle event, and the 2023 action-packed auction will feature not only an exceptional docket, but also a variety of activities and experiences beyond the block for auction-goers of all ages.
The 9-day automotive lifestyle event will kick off Saturday, January 21 with Family Day presented by QT, when children 12 and under receive free admission with an accompanying paying adult. On Family Day, Barrett-Jackson will host a series of exciting hands-on activities for enthusiasts of every age, including STEM Fest, which will allow young auction-goers the opportunity to learn and participate in several immersive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math exhibits. One of the notable exhibits will be the capsule from the Blue Origin rocket, which will be showcased at STEM Fest before moving to the Exhibitor Marketplace for the remainder of the event. Saturday will also highlight the coveted Barrett-Jackson Cup presented by Castrol, where all 50 custom car and truck entries will be on display in the auction arena and paraded across the auction block before moving to the South Showcase to remain on display for the entire week. The winners of the Barrett-Jackson Cup Ultimate Best in Show and the People’s Choice award will be announced the following Saturday, January 28. Additionally, the Boy Scouts of America will be participating in a pinewood derby competition and earning their automotive merit badges.
On Sunday, January 22, Barrett-Jackson will host the Future Collector Car Show presented by Meguiar’s (FCCS) on the WestWorld Polo Field for the first time. FCCS is a family-friendly, concours-style event featuring vehicles that best represent the future of the collector car hobby with the goal of celebrating the cars we love today and the future collectibles of tomorrow. FCCS will also feature a fashion show, live DJ and sponsor exhibits. Prior to the show, judges will hand-pick the top cars for each category from the applications submitted. Every vehicle entered in the show qualifies for the coveted Best of Show trophy, a People’s Choice award selected by spectators on-site and various Best in Class awards. Applications to display a vehicle at FCCS are available online at FCCS.Barrett-Jackson.com and the application deadline is Tuesday, January 2.
Throughout the week, guests may also immerse themselves in a variety of other experiences, including luxury shopping within the Exhibitor Marketplace, learning from industry leaders during the “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposiums and adrenaline-pumping thrill rides, hot laps and off-road experiences with leading automotive manufacturers. Guests may also kick back and enjoy one of several food and beverage options alongside outdoor firepits or in front of the live music stage. Barrett-Jackson features several delectable food trucks, craft beers, cocktails and a cigar lounge as well.
The 2023 Scottsdale Auction docket features many extraordinary early consignments including the 1966 Shelby Group II Mustang that was built for legendary racer Ken Miles and a highly desirable 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, one of only 644 sold in the United States during its production run from 2004-06.
In addition to the Shelby Group II Mustang and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT selling with No Reserve, Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Auction docket will feature several Ford GTs, including a Frozen White 2020 Ford GT Carbon Series, a 2019 Ford GT Lightweight and a second-generation 2006 Ford GT that is one of two with factory stripe delete and one of only 75 finished in Speed Yellow. The breadth of the docket will also include many exceptional Resto-Mods and customs, including a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible built by Jeff Hayes Customs and finished in Dirty Martini Green, as well as a remarkable 1956 Lincoln Continental custom Mark II built locally by Sic Chops in Cave Creek.
Advance ticket pricing and VIP packages are available here. Barrett-Jackson also provides discounted tickets for children, students, seniors, military and first responders.
Those interested in being a part of the excitement may consign their collector vehicle here. Those interested in registering to bid for the 2023 Scottsdale Auction may do so here.
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About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming over 500,000 attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada and Houston, Texas where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.
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