Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2019 offers the world’s coolest car auction as 1800 cars are sold with “no reserve,” meaning there’s no minimum price. This provides opportunities for buyers to find bargains while sellers nervously watch their cars go under the hammer. The pace is brisk, with 25 cars changing hands every hour. Barrett-Jackson doesn’t just feature auctioned classic collector cars; it’s also a trade show where exhibitors showcase new performance cars and top accessories. All auctioned cars are displayed indoors in large halls, making it easy to spend a few hours admiring your favorite cars. My favorites are always Shelbys and Ford’s performance cars like Boss, GT, and Cobra Jet.
“The curtain rises as the car is sold
to a new eagerly awaiting owner
who hopefully has made the purchase of a lifetime.”
The prices were at record levels, and this 1969 Ford Boss 429 was no exception.
Ford Prices at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2019:
Ford GT Heritage Edition 2019 VIN#001 V6 Twin Turbo 7 speed auto 2,500,000USD
Shelby GT500 2020 +700hp VIN#001, 1,100,000USD.
Ford GT 2006 Heritage Edition 5,4L V8 550hp, 4pcs 450,000-533,500USD.
Ford Mustang Fasback 1967 “Eleanor” from Gone in 60 seconds 385,000USD
Ford GT 2005 5,4L 6 speed manual 330,000USD
Ford GT 2006 Limited Edition 330,000USD
Ford Mustang Boss 429 1969 3pcs 231,000-286,000USD
Shelby GT500 1967 428PI 355hp C6 auto 275,000USD
Ford Mustang 1967 Kindig-It Design Custom 275,000USD
Shelby GT500KR 1968 428CJ 4 speed manual 231,000USD
Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 2018 5,2L V8 “Not street legal” 200,000USD
Ford Mustang Hardtop 1965 VIN#00002 170ci 6-cylinder 3 speed manual 192,500USD
Shelby Gt350-H 1966 289ci 306hp C4 auto 154,000USD
Shelby GT350 1966 289ci 306hp 4 speed manual 143,000USD
Shelby GT500 Convertible 1970 428cj C6 auto 129,800USD
Shelby GT350-H 289ci 5 speed auto 110,000USD
Scottsdale, on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, offers 20°C weather in January. The Wild West theme permeates the landscape with mountains, tall cacti, and low vegetation. Old Town Scottsdale resembles a Wild West town with shops, great eateries, and perhaps a whisky at the saloon. Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale is well worth a visit, especially during prime time on Saturday when the most expensive cars are auctioned. Everything flows smoothly through security and entry. Free shuttle buses run from the parking lot to the entrance. Admission is $80 for adults, $65 for seniors 55 and older. Bidding on cars requires an extra fee for deposits and bank guarantees.