1957 Chevy QuikSilver Pickup Heading to Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas
There’s going to be a lot of classic cars at next month’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas, Nevada, but few as unique as this custom 1957 “QuikSilver” pickup truck. It’s got a very charming retro-futuristic design, which is quite evocative of its era, but looks a bit odd on a pickup. People often ask owner […]
Barrett-Jackson Sponsorship Unites Coin and Car Enthusiasts
This article is sponsored by U.S. Money Reserve. By becoming a sponsor of the 49th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, the premier event of the annual collector car auction circuit, U.S. Money Reserve proved that rare coins and rare cars have a lot in common. The event took place at Westworld of Scottsdale, January 11–19, the renowned […]
One of the Last Ford GT Allotments Auctioned Off
We’re approaching the real end of an era with precious few opportunities left to be disappointed by your inability to purchase a Ford GT supercar. One of the very last reservations was up for grabs this month at the Petersen Automotive Museum’s 25th anniversary gala, giving one lucky so-and-so the chance to help ride this […]
1964th 2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year to Be Auctioned in Las Vegas
Generally speaking, 0001 is the most coveted serial number for auto collectors and often winds up being the number of vehicles sold off to high-paying bidders at charity auctions. At this year’s Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction, Ford is switching things up a little bit and instead auctioning off the 1964th 2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year […]
2017 Ford GT Heritage Edition Fetches $1.54M at Auction
Last week, a 2017 Ford GT Heritage Edition went up on the block at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction. (And legally, too!) This good-‘n’-legal auction resulted in a final gavel price of $1.54 million, making it the most expensive vehicle auctioned at Barrett-Jackson’s annual Sin City event. Unlike previous unsanctioned auctions, this particular opportunity was […]
Go the Distance in Sylvester Stallone’s Custom 1968 Corvette
When you picture Sylvester Stallone driving, you probably envision him behind the wheel of a long-haul semi truck, trying to reconnect with his estranged child Michael as they travel on a road trip from Colorado to California, as depicted in the 1987 classic Over the Top (widely regarded as the Citizen Kane of arm-wrestling movies). […]
Elvis Presley’s Coupe De Ville Sells at Auction
At the beginning of last month, we reported that Elvis Presley’s Coupe De Ville (his 1967 Cadillac Coupe De Ville “honeymoon car,” to be precise) would be heading to the 2014 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction at the end of the month. The Caddy officially sold at the auction for a grand total of $88,000 on […]
1964th 50 Years Limited Edition Mustang Raises $170K
The 1,964th 50 Years Limited Edition Ford Mustang hit the auction block and caused quite a stir, ultimately raising $170,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction. The winning bidder was one Jack Fairchild. The proceeds from the auction benefit Get Your Heart Racing, which supports Henry Ford Health System’s Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute. […]
2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001 Fetches $1.65M for Charity
On September 27, the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001 was auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction for a whopping $825,000. As the proceeds benefitted Opportunity Village in Vegas, the Engelstad Family Foundation of Las Vegas decided to match the auction price, giving it a grand total of $1.65 million and marking the largest […]
2015 Corvette Stingray VIN 001 to be Auctioned for Charity
In just a few days, the Mandalay Bay Event Center will be hosting the 2014 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas charity auction. One of the most exciting vehicles hitting the auction block this year is the 2015 Corvette Stingray VIN 001, as in the very first retail production Stingray for the upcoming model year. According to Corvette […]
Paul Walker’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Supra Sold for Record $560,000
First featured in the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious, the car is probably best known for making a Ferrari driver look like a punk
Three Ford GT Auctions Average $1.2M in January
With the mandatory two-year ownership period coming to an end, a wave of 2017 Ford GT supercars has hit been hitting auction blocks (legally this time). This month alone, three Ford GTs were sold at auction in Scottsdale, commanding an average price of $1.2 million. According to CNN, a Ford GT auctioned off by RM […]
First 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Rumored for Scottsdale Auction
We’re in the home stretch now, less than one month away from the official premiere of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 at the 2019 North American International Auto Show. The Drive is reporting that the first 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 off the line will then be put up on the block shortly thereafter […]
First 2015 COPO Camaro Raises $400,000 for Disabled Veterans
The very first, hand-built 2015 COPO Camaro race car was sold at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction on Saturday, April 18th, raising $400,000 for our nation’s wounded warriors. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Camaro COPO’s auction were donated to the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans, a non-profit that helps disabled vets […]
Elvis Presley’s 1967 Cadillac Coupe De Ville: A Hunk of Burning Awesome
The 2014 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction will be held this year from September 25 – 27. There’ll be plenty of goodies to gawk at and drool over (please, just watch the leather seats), but perhaps most intriguing is Elvis Presley’s 1967 Cadillac Coupe De Ville, which is known as his honeymoon Cadillac, as he and […]
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001 to be Auctioned for Charity
The Dodge Brand recently announced that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001 (yup, the one and only) will be auctioned off next month at the Barret-Jackson Las Vegas 2014 auction, to be held from September 25 – 27 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. The very first Challenger SRT Hellcat will bear the […]
Gene Simmons Unveils Custom Snakebit 1956 Ford F-100 at SEMA
As the face-painted bassist for KISS, Gene Simmons and his wife, former Playmate of the Year/actress Shannon Tweed, are used to being the center of attention. However, when they unveiled the custom Snakebit 1956 Ford F-100 at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas last week, all eyes were planted squarely on the one-of-a-kind truck. […]