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32012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Event Guide

3 introduction: By Keith Martin 4 What to Wear and Bring to Barrett-Jackson 5 Schedule of Events: Where and when to see all eight days of Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 8 2012 Salon Cars: Eleven top-notch collectible cars, including a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, offered in Barrett-Jackson’s Salon10 Event Map: Know where to go12 SPEED: Barrett-Jackson on live television14 Keith Martin's Tips on Buying and Selling16 Bidding and Selling: How to consign your car or register to bid18 all-Time Top 75 Barrett-Jackson Sales

Table of Contents

Here’s Your Complete insider’s Guide!

Barrett-Jackson calls itself “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™,” and for good reason. During eight days, more than 250,000 car lovers

like you will watch more than 1,000 desirable collector cars go to new homes.

But there’s much, much more to Barrett-Jackson than the cars. There are hundreds of exhibitors offering you products from niceties to necessities, from car polishers for your garage to bronze statues for your yard.

This Insider’s Guide gives you everything you need to make the most of the Barrett-Jackson auction, from maps to schedules to tips on buying and selling.

Our goal is that you take advantage of everything that the Barrett-Jackson auction has to offer, and using this Insider’s Guide will help you accomplish that. ■

Keith MartinPublisher, American Car Collector

2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Event Guide4

Welcome to the collector car event of the year. Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale auction is unparal-leled in its size and scope, with literally thou-

sands of things to see sprawled over the massive West-World site. Now that you’re here, how should you make the most of the experience? Where should you start? Here are a few hints:

Wear comfortable shoes. This is a given. If you want to see everything, you’re going to have to walk a couple of miles each day. Don’t let your feet slow you down. You never know what four-wheeled rarity might be sitting in the next tent over, and if your dogs are barking, you won’t want to wander over there to check it out.

Bring a jacket. January mornings are chilly in the desert, and rain is always a possibility. So bring a light jacket with you. Keep in mind you’ll be toting it around all day, so “light” is the key word. Dress in layers, as cool January mornings tend to break into warm afternoons.

Show up early. You’re one of thousands of people who will be on-site each day. It can be hard to get a good look at the cars inside the main tent during the busiest hours, so I always suggest getting to the auction as early as you can, and start by checking out what’s inside before the place fills up with people. Same goes for finding a seat inside on Friday and Saturday, as it’ll be standing-room only when the sun goes down.

Drink water. Don’t forget you’re in a dry climate. Don’t let yourself get dehydrated — it’ll ruin your day. There are plenty of places to get a bottle of water.

If you’re not already a bidder, be ready to register. You’re at the biggest collector car auction of the year. Do you really think you’ll make it out without finding a car you want to buy? Bring photo ID, a copy of your cur-rent auto insurance and a Bank Letter of Guaranty. You can find out more at barrett-jackson.com or at Bidder’s Registration.

Bring a small flashlight. If you’re serious about a specific car, you’ll want to check it out before deciding what to spend. I always try to have a small light on me for looking at details in dark spaces. Spectators are not supposed to touch the auction cars, so be sure to ask for assistance from the seller or from a Barrett-Jackson rep-resentative before diving in.

Buy swag, but get it on the way out. There are hun-dreds of vendor booths to stroll through at Barrett-Jack-son, so you’ll likely find something you have to have for your project car, house or garage. At the very least, you shouldn’t leave without a Barrett-Jackson T-shirt or a hat. Whatever it is, just be sure to get it as you’re leaving. Otherwise, like that coat, you’ll be carrying it with you all day.

Parking: Available around the perimeter of West-World. Signs and parking attendants will guide you to the appropriate lot.

Shuttle service to and from the parking lots is avail-able from 8 am until close of auction each day. Bidders, Consignors, Sponsors and Media lots are well-marked and require a Barrett-Jackson issued parking pass. Valet parking is also available near the Main Entrance. ■

Doing Barrett-Jackson RightWater, comfortable shoes, swag and flashlights are key to a good day

by Jim pickering

Where cars are the stars — 1954 Kaiser Darrin roadster

Neon collectibles


Schedule of EventsDate/Time Event Location

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14

1pm–3pm Mini Car Show ASU SkySong Center

3pm–4pm3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Road Rally

ASU SkySong Center

4pm–8pmBarrett-Jackson Night at Scottsdale Pavilions

Scottsdale Pavilions

6pm–10pmChildHelp Drive the Dream Gala –INVITE ONLY

Main Auction Pavilion

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open

8am – 5pmFamily Value Day benefiting Cox Charities

8am – 5pmRadio Disney Performance • Picture Booth • Sponsors • Games • Live Entertainment

Staging Lanes

9am–5pm Ford/GM Ride & DriveFord/GM Outdoor Area

11am–4pm “Paddy O’Furniture” Patio Tilted Kilt Garage

MONDAY, JANUARY 16 8am–3pm Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open



6pm–7pmCraig’s VIP/ Insurance Party –INVITE ONLY

Lifestyle Pavilion

7pm–11pmOpening Night Gala –INVITE ONLY

Main Auction Pavilion

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 8am–Close Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open



9am–2pm Automobilia AuctionMain Auction Pavilion

2pm–Close Collector Car AuctionMain Auction Pavilion

5pm Twilight Auction Hours

5pm–10pm Live on SPEED

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open



8:45am–10am Automobilia AuctionMain Auction Pavilion

10am–Close Collector Car AuctionMain Auction Pavilion

12pm–4:30pmWomen’s Off-Site Experience –INVITE ONLY Talking Stick



THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open


9am–11am American Car Collector Corvette Seminar

Tilted Kilt Garage

11am–12pm NCRS SeminarTilted Kilt Garage


Date/Time Event Location


10am–4:30pm

Meguiar’s Car Care Seminars — Removing Swirls and Other Defects. 10am, 12pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm

Meguiar’s Rig

All Day Women’s Off-Site Experience –INVITE ONLY Talking Stick




FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open


9am–10am The Marti Report SeminarTilted Kilt Garage




10am–4:30pm

Meguiar’s Car Care Seminars — Removing Swirls and Other Defects. Starting at 10am, 12pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm

Meguiar’s Rig

10am–12pmWomen’s Off-Site Experience –INVITE ONLY

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open

9am–11am Penske Hospitality Event Lifestyle Pavilion




10am–4:30pm

Meguiar’s Car Care Seminars — Removing Swirls and Other Defects. Starting at 10am, 12pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm

Meguiar’s Rig




SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open




10am–12pm

Meguiar’s Car Care Seminars — Removing Swirls and Other Defects. Starting at 10am & 12pm

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an inside look at Barrett-Jackson Endorsed insurance

by rich taylor

unable to find satisfactory insurance coverage for his own eclectic car collection, in 2008 Craig Jack-son, CEO of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company,

teamed up with the Private Client Group at Chartis and TDC Risk Management to create an insurance solution designed for car collectors. Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Insurance debuted in April 2009 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in West Palm Beach, FL. Since the debut, Jim Schwarzkopf of TDC has been able to assist more than several thousand collector car clients by placing them with this innovative program.

Jim Schwarzkopf is an expert not only in insurance, but also in estate planning, trusts and investments. Many of his clients consult him on a weekly, or even daily, basis. Every Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Insurance cli-ent deals directly with Jim and his highly dedicated staff members to meet and exceed client expectations.

Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Insurance includes a num-ber of unusual features. As Jim says, “With most conven-tional collector car policies, you’re limited to 2,500 miles per year and you must be driving to an organized car show or event. With this policy, there is a lot more flexibility. On the rare occasion that it is a sunny day and you want to drive one of your collector cars to work? That’s okay. Take the kids or grandkids for a Sunday drive? That’s okay, too!” Unlike many conventional auto insurance policies that have a limit of four cars per policy or eight cars per household, Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Insurance has no limit on the number of vehicles per policy, includ-ing collector cars and regular-use vehicles.

In addition, collector vehicles are covered for up to 150 percent of the agreed value documented at the start of the policy period and protected from loss in value at the time of any claim.

The collector car “hobby” has evolved into a world-wide phenomenon. In the course of a month, a typical Barrett-Jackson client might enter a vintage car in a rally in New England, a tour in California and a concours in Italy. Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Insurance covers ev-ery vehicle during shipping and transit anywhere in the world, and physical damage coverage extends to acci-dents anywhere. Some countries demand local insurance policies. In that case, the program provides supplemental coverage.

Liability coverage is for up to $1million bodily injury or $1million combined single limit. Unlike conventional auto insurance policies, the liability price is a one-time charge for the entire collection, not duplicated per vehicle (with the exception of a few states). This can save a sig-nificant amount.

If an insured vehicle is damaged, a Barrett-Jackson client can choose the repair shop. In addition, repairs will be made with OEM parts whenever possible (except for window glass). Best of all, every effort will be made to restore the vehicle to its condition immediately prior to

the loss. If the repaired damage diminishes the total ve-hicle value, Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Insurance makes up the difference.

Craig Jackson is an enthusiast who appreciates a va-riety of collectibles, so he made sure that a wide range of collector vehicles could be covered. For the purposes of the insurance program, “collector cars” are “classic, an-tique, exotic, special-interest or limited-production cars that you use in car club activities, exhibitions, parades or for private collection, drive infrequently and store in a fully enclosed, locked garage (or other secured loca-tion) when not in use.” If your collection includes unique vehicles — fire trucks, lowriders, motorcycles, scooters, replicas, kit cars, street rods, tractors, trailers, trucks or vehicles under restoration — there is a single insurance solution.

When you consult Jim or another professional at TDC Risk Management, your current insurance will be com-pared against the more specialized programs they have to offer. More importantly, since most car enthusiasts often pay too much for coverage yet remain underinsured, TDC can analyze your needs and put together a proposal that better suits your needs.

As Craig Jackson realized, many car collectors also own multiple homes, aircraft, boats, RVs, motorcycles, collectible watches, jewelry, fine art and wine. The Bar-rett-Jackson Endorsed Insurance program can extend to address every aspect of your lifestyle. TDC’s team of advisors can show you how to consolidate all of your personal lines of insurance. Consolidating your insur-ance simplifies your life, guarantees that you always have proper coverage, invariably saves you money and means you deal with only one person for all your insurance needs — one person who understands collectors and is always just a phone call away.

To learn more about Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Insur-ance, call Jim Schwarzkopf at 877-545-2522 or e-mail him at [email protected].

Barrett-Jackson does not offer or furnish any insurance coverage or advice. Insurance policies described above are offered and issued by Chartis through its Private Client Group, and serviced by TDC Risk Management, an indepen-dent insurance agency. Insurance is underwritten by a mem-ber company of Chartis, Inc., including CHARTIS PROP-ERTY CASUALTY COMPANY and is subject to underwriting review and approval. This information is a summary only. It does not include all terms and conditions and exclusions of the policies described. All references to claim settlement information are based on the loss being covered by the policy and are subject to change without prior notice. Please refer to the actual policies for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdic-tions. Due to underwriting restraints, some applicants will be offered a different program serviced by TDC Risk Manage-ment through an alternate insurance provider. ■

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Barrett-Jackson Salon Offering Collection

an at-a-glance list of serious cars for serious collectors

Eleven cars that rank among the world’s most collectible and coveted are offered in Barrett-Jackson’s Salon Offer-ing Collection during the 2012 Scottsdale auction.

“The Barrett-Jackson Salon Offering Collection provides our auction participants with the perfect marriage of the world’s most precious collector cars and the proud diversity, excitement and prestige associated with a Barrett-Jackson event,” said Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson. “Our elite collectors have been part of the Barrett-Jackson family for generations, and they’re thrilled with this new, marquee designation for vehicles of this caliber.”

All of the following prestigious automobiles will cross the block Saturday, January 21, from 5pm–7pm:

Lot #5000 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing” Coupe. Chassis Number 198040-4500129, Engine Number 198080-4500144. With only 4,149 origi-nal miles, this ex-ceptional example is one of only 146 that were built in 1954 and is one of the lowest-mile-age Gullwings in existence.

Lot #5005 1947 Bentley Franay Mark VI Cabrio-let. Chassis Number B 20 BH VIN B25071. This car is universally recognized as a successful and ex-pensive post-war

Bentley/Rolls-Royce auto-mobile. In August 1991, at the Rolls-Royce national meet, the Bentley Franay was judged by its peers as “Best of Show” among all competing Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles from around the world. In 1999 it won the most coveted award that the RROC (Rolls-Royce Owners Club) could bestow, the Royce Memorial Trophy and top senior award “Best of Prior Best of Show.”

Lot #5008 1948 Tucker Torpedo. Chassis Number 1043, Engine Number 33550. The Tucker was an ad-vanced automo-bile conceived by Preston Tucker and briefly pro-duced in Chicago in 1948, with only 51 examples ever made.

Lot #5008.1 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible. VIN 50417567. This car is pow-ered by the fa-mous 345hp, 345cid Hemi V8 with dual quads and an automatic transmission.

Lot #5002 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow. ID# 2575018. The Sil-ver Arrow caused a sensation when it was unveiled at the New York Auto show in Jan-uary 1933. Only five were ever built.

Lot #5002.1 1954 DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe. VIN 1493762. This car is a one-off concept built by Ghia on a Chrysler Imperial chassis. Original Hemi power. Sold new to King Moham-med V of Moroc-co. Classified as one of the top ten concept cars ever constructed.

Lot #5004 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Town Car. Chassis Number 2401, Engine Number J-381. One of only four built. In the 1980s, Florida car collector Bill Las-siter had a com-plete restoration performed on the car.


Lot #5006 1930 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Roadster Cabriolet by Castagna. Chassis Number 1540. With 13,350 original miles, this beau-tiful Isotta Fra-schini is a Tipo 8A with wonder-ful coachwork by Castagna of Mi-lan, Italy.

Lot #5007.2 1928 Daimler P150 Vee Front Royal Limousine. Chassis Number 30652 Engine Number 51786. This is the largest British car ever built. The car has a 7.1-Liter V12, steel-sleeve-valve engine that produces 150 horsepower at 248 rpm, has a 163-inch wheelbase, is 21 feet long and weighs 8,100 lbs. This vehicle’s ownership history includes the Harrah Automo-bile Collection.

Lot #5004.2 1949 Delahaye 135 MS Prototype. VIN 800518. This 135 MS prototype came to life as a factory

demo to promote the concession-aires, exporters and shippers for Delahaye in the U.K. Built on a Delahaye chas-sis, with an inline 6-cylinder 3.5 Liter engine with Solex HD 44 carbs and a Cotal semi-automatic transmission.

Lot #5003 1955 Flajole Forerunner Coupe Con-cept. VIN S673772. One of the most beautiful and in-novative concept cars of the 1950s, the Flajole Fore-runner was stylist Bill Flajole’s vi-sion of the future. Featured on the cover of Motor Trend magazine in September 1955, the Forerunner was the result of over 7,000 hours of design and construction. The Forerunner incorporates many futuristic design elements, such as a retracting tinted Plexiglas roof, headrest bucket seats and contrasting-color fender coves — well before any of these features appeared on a production car. ■

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Barrett-Jackson and SPEED: Live Coverage of 16 Years of

The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™

by Jarrod Holland

1996 was a momentous year. The economy saw un-precedented gains, President Bill Clinton was elected to a second term, and SPEED (then Speedvision)

aired the Barrett-Jackson auctions for the first time.Although the first airing was a taped broadcast, each sub-

sequent airing has been live, as the collector car auction pro-gram is so popular. Now, for the better part of two decades, viewers have been able to tune in to SPEED to see amazing collector cars cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block in real time and witness historic, record-breaking transactions.

“Our partnership with SPEED has enabled us to bring our collector car auctions to life for those who can’t see them in person,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We were the first to do this, and I can’t think of a better partner to have selected to deliver the ex-citement into enthusiasts’ living rooms.”

The Barrett-Jackson and SPEED collaboration has done more than just air a collector car auction — it also brought a hobby unknown to millions directly into their homes. It has helped introduce an industry to potential enthusiasts the world over and has helped grow a culture of collectors and establish a mainstream pastime. In other words, it made car collecting cool.

“I’m always thrilled when I hear first-time Barrett-Jack-son attendees tell me they are here because they saw past SPEED coverage,” said Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis. “Being able to provide live coverage over the years has done wonders for collector car enthusiasts and the in-dustry overall.”

Barrett-Jackson and SPEED were also pioneers in real-ity television dedicated to the collector car hobby. The first original program featuring Barrett-Jackson aired on SPEED in 2004, when “Barrett-Jackson Car Search” followed teams of automotive enthusiasts as they competed to find and re-store the best car to bring to the Barrett-Jackson auction to

sell for charity. Most recently, SPEED launched a new Barrett-Jackson

original program in the 2010–11 season with “Barrett-Jackson Special Edition,” featuring highlights of the auc-tion programs themed to showcase the cars, the stars and the drama surrounding some of Barrett-Jackson’s most exciting moments.

This year, SPEED is planning nearly 40 hours of live coverage from Barrett-Jackson’s 41st Annual Scottsdale auctions, Jan. 15–22, and more than 100 hours of total live coverage from all four of Barrett-Jackson’s collector car auctions, including Palm Beach, FL, from April 5–7; Or-ange County, CA, from June 22–24; and Las Vegas from Sept. 20–22.

SPEED viewers will also be able to watch as Barrett-Jackson pays homage to Shelby American’s 50th anniver-sary by auctioning a limited number of superb Shelbys including five exquisite original models. These spectacular vehicles represent each year from 1965–69, and one is an extremely rare “barn find.”

Additionally, SPEED has bolstered its roster of on-air talent this year with the addition of Maxim’s April Rose and longtime AMA motorcycle racing voice and car nut Ralph Sheheen.

Formula One and Barrett-Jackson voice Bob Varsha is once again hosting this year’s proceedings, with popular automotive author and writer Matt Stone providing color commentary.

On the auction block, car enthusiast Mike Joy, the Voice of NASCAR on Fox and SPEED, and muscle car expert Steve Magnante, a freelance writer and former technical editor of Hot Rod magazine, take an up-close look at the ve-hicles as they cross. Arizona’s Rick DeBruhl and sports-car driver Justin Bell cover the viewing tents and staging areas throughout the week. ■

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at Barrett-Jackson, it seems like everyone around you is either buying or selling a beautifully pre-pared collector car — just like the one you’d like

to have in your garage. If you do your homework, buying or selling a car at

Barrett-Jackson can be a terrific experience. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Buying1. Register to bid (see more info on page 16.) Without

bidder’s credentials, you can’t buy anything. And a bidder’s credential gets you and a friend some of the best seats in the house, so you can stay close to the auction action.

2. Don’t be afraid to lead with your heart. Collector cars bring out different emotions in different people — for some, a 1955 Chevy Bel Air was the car their dad taught them to drive in, for others a 1994 Bent-ley GT is the fantasy car they have always wanted. If you are new to the collector car hobby, make your first car (or two) ones that satisfy an emotional hot spot.

3. Make use of the resources offered by the Barrett-Jackson website (www.barrett-jackson.com). It has an enormous amount of information, from past sales to cars that will be sold this year to informa-tion about travel and lodging — and more.

4. Do your homework. I can’t emphasize this enough. Look the auction catalog over before you arrive, and then walk the field completely. Narrow your choices to three or four cars. Read all the documen-tation the owner has provided about the car. If he’s available, be sure to talk to him. Another help is to bring an expert with you who can really give a car the once over.

5. Set a budget and stick to it (more or less!). By re-searching past sales of similar cars, you can get an idea of what you should be paying for a car.

However, there are reasons to pay a little more at Barrett-Jackson. For instance, if you’ve set $25,000 as your limit for an excellent condi-tion A-code 289-ci 1965 Mustang coupe, I personally wouldn’t hesi-tate to go another $5,000 — for an exceptional example. Time is mon-ey, and you should ask yourself how much time (and money) you are saving by buying a car right here, and right now, and driving it home tonight. That has value as well, and part of the purpose of Barrett-Jack-son is to provide you with a chance to have immediate gratification of your automotive dreams.

Selling1. Be sure your car looks stunning. It should be prop-

erly detailed in and out, especially under the hood, before it leaves your home. Then, once it arrives at Barrett-Jackson, you should detail it again (or use one of the on-site detailers) to freshen the detail and get rid of any dust from the transport.

2. Display copies of all relevant parts of the car’s his-tory. The more a potential buyer knows about your car, the more comfortable they are going to be. Pic-tures of the restoration, receipts for work done, his-torical photos, etc. are all things that demonstrate that you really know your car and have showered it with love, affection and dollars.

3. Be around your car as much as possible. If neces-sary, leave a note with your cell phone number on it and invite potential buyers to call you. Be candid in pointing out the strengths and the weaknesses. You are a much more believable seller when you are honest about the condition of your car.

4. Have a freshly charged or new battery in the car. There’s nothing more embarrassing at Barrett-Jack-son than a car that won’t start and has to be pushed across the block. You won’t get the highest bids in that situation either.

5. If your car comes with accessories such as a tool kit, jack, etc., give them to the auction company for safe-keeping, but be sure you have a photo of them and have a note with large letters that tells the new owner what they will be getting. Having “Books and Tools” is something every collector looks for today.

In the end, it’s simple. Be the best-prepared buyer possible, looking for the best-prepared car possible. For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson has been bringing buyers and sellers together, at the “World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction.”™ ■

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Buying and Selling at Barrett-JacksonHow to travel the road from consignment to a sold carby MaryBeth anderson

Each Barrett-Jackson auction offers competition as real as what’s found in the Super Bowl or the World Series. Consignors, bidders and spectators are part of

the energy-charged action as bidders pursue each vehicle as it crosses the block. After other bidders concede, the winner hears “Sold!” and the rap of the auction gavel.

And, at the finish line, there is a garage-sized trophy in shining chrome and gleaming paint.

But the finish line in just part of the “road to sold.” Barrett-Jackson makes sure that this road, which begins and ends with a collector car, is a smooth one for buyers and sellers.

Consigning a carThe consignment process takes time, and sellers should

begin as early as possible, even four to five months prior to an auction.

Sellers should complete the preliminary consignment request form, which is available online at Barrett-Jackson.com.

Consignors then work with consignment specialists to present the car realistically in description and value. Con-signors are required to sign off on the vehicle description. Barrett-Jackson won’t embellish, change or deviate from the owner’s vehicle description. This description will ap-pear on the “car card” while the vehicle is on display and will be read on the block.

Consignors sign a contract agreeing to pay a seller’s commission of 8% of the hammer price on No Reserve ve-hicles and 10% on Reserve vehicles. Consignors also pay an entry fee (based on the day and time when the vehicle crosses the block) and submit the actual vehicle title.

Prior to the auction, the vehicle and its description will receive pre-sale exposure on Barrett-Jackson’s popu-lar web site. Once vehicles arrive at the auction site, they are displayed for preview, which is when the sale actually “happens.” Potential buyers almost always inspect the ve-hicles ahead of time, so sellers or a representative are en-couraged to stand by vehicles, ready to answer a potential buyer’s questions.

How to bidJust as the seller’s road to a sale at Barrett-Jackson be-

gins with a registration process, the road to new car owner-

ship for a buyer begins with the bidder registra-tion process.

Every bidder, new or not, must register to bid at each event. Here’s what you have to do:

Complete and sign the registration form/bid-der agreement available at Barrett-Jackson.com.

Pay the registration fee with cash, check or credit card. The fee depends on the event and in-cludes two auction admission passes and access for two into the opening night gala, the auction’s hosted drink area and the bidder seating area. A parking pass and event catalog are also included in the package.

Supply the required identification and auto insurance verification. Without proof of valid insurance, a bidder photo and driver’s license copy, no bidding creden-tials will be released.

Set up a purchase method and bid limit.Fax, email or mail completed forms to Barrett-Jackson.For spectators who decide to bid after arriving at an

auction, on-site registration takes place at bidder services in the auction office, where Barrett-Jackson staffers help bidders complete the forms and obtain the required docu-mentation.

The money partIt’s important to establish your bidder’s limit and have a

payment method if your bid is the winner. A buyer’s budget may range from $10,000 to $15 million, but the minimum amount of credit to establish is $30,000, which is referred to as the “minimum bid limit.”

You have three options to establish payment:A bank letter of guaranty written on a bank’s letter-

head proves a bidder’s credit worthiness and guarantees that when the hammer falls, a buyer has the funds to cover the winning bid. (Only U.S. residents may use this option.)

A wire transfer allows buyers to wire U.S. funds for vehicle payment.

A bid limit deposit allows a buyer to deposit a mini-mum of $9,000 in cash or cashier’s checks — made pay-able to Barrett-Jackson only. Personal or business checks or credit cards are not accepted for the bid limit deposit, which will provide a buyer with a $90,000 bid limit. The higher the deposit, the higher the bid limit.

If a customer purchases a vehicle without a bank letter of guaranty and with only a bid limit deposit as payment method, the balance of the purchase price must be paid in cash, cashier’s check or wire transfer.

Deposits are returned upon request at the auction office if a bidder doesn’t buy a car.

From bidder to buyerA bidder becomes a buyer and a car’s new owner the

moment the auctioneer bangs the gavel and announces “Sold!”

New owners must pay for their vehicles, complete the paperwork and remove their cars from the auction grounds within 72 hours of auction end. ■

Lot #1309, 1932 Ford custom roadster sold for $346,500 at 2011 B-J



Rank Lot Year Make Model Sold Price Date Location1 1301 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake $5,500,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ2 1307 1950 GM Futurliner “Parade Of Progress” coach $4,320,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ3 992 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 GM Concept $3,240,000 1/26/05 Scottsdale, AZ4 1304 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama Concept $3,024,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ5 1309 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda convertible $2,160,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ6 1304 1963 Chevrolet Corvette “Rondine” Concept $1,760,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ7 723 1947 Bentley Mk VI cabriolet by Franay $1,728,000 3/29/06 Palm Beach, FL8 378 1953 Buick Roadmaster 4-dr sedan $1,620,000 4/1/05 Palm Beach, FL9 1287 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 convertible $1,242,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ10 1306 1952 Chrysler D’Elegance 2-dr hard top $1,188,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ11 1316 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe $1,100,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ12 1304 1954 Dodge Firearrow II convertible Concept $1,100,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ13 1304.1 1954 Dodge Firearrow IV convertible Concept $1,100,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ14 1311 1928 Duesenberg Model J dual cowl phaeton $1,100,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ15 1311 1953 Chevrolet Corvette convertible “Serial #003” $1,080,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ16 1281 1993 Hummer H1 “CNN Warrior One” $1,000,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ17 1310 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 roadster $935,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ18 1314 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coupe $880,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ19 1293 1955 Kurtis 500 SX roadster $852,500 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ20 6580 2008 Bugatti Veyron $770,000 9/23/10 Las Vegas, NV21 167 1923 Mercedes 28/95 Targa Florio $756,000 6/21/03 Los Angeles, CA22 1287 1969 Shelby GT500 convertible $742,500 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ23 1324 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda 2-dr hard top $702,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ24 6400 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Custom 2-dr hard top $700,000 9/22/11 Las Vegas, NV25 1281.1 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 roadster $687,500 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ26 1285 1967 Chevrolet Corvette coupe “The Last Sting Ray” $660,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ27 1299 1966 Dodge Hemi Coronet Deluxe 4-dr sedan $660,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ28 1311 1930 Duesenberg Model J Arlington sedan $660,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ29 1306 1963 Ford Thunderbird “Italien” Concept $660,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ30 1295 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible “Production #001” $660,000 1/19/09 Scottsdale, AZ31 1301 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 roadster $660,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ32 1300 2007 Shelby GT fastback “Serial #001” $660,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ33 1319 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda 2-dr hard top $648,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ34 1259.1 2007 Shelby GT500 fastback $648,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ35 1303 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RCR Series 3 coupe $632,500 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ36 1283 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster $632,500 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ37 1299.1 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing $621,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ38 1325 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 fastback $605,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ39 1300 2008 Shelby GT500 KR coupe $605,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ40 1291 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 roadster $594,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ41 1290 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Custom 2-dr hard top $588,500 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ42 1295 1974 Chevrolet Vega Pro-Stock “Bill ‘Grumpy’ Jenkins” $577,500 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ43 1283.1 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster $577,500 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ44 5001 2005 Ford GT $572,400 3/29/06 Palm Beach, FL45 1316 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V “Elvis Presley” limousine $556,200 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ46 1289 1970 Plymouth Superbird Custom Replica $551,100 1/19/09 Scottsdale, AZ47 1006 1936 Chrysler Airflow Custom coupe $550,800 1/26/05 Scottsdale, AZ48 375 1968 Shelby GT500 E convertible $550,800 4/1/05 Palm Beach, FL49 1274 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR “Jeff Gordon” $550,000 1/19/09 Scottsdale, AZ50 1000 1936 Delahaye “Whatthehaye” Street Rod $540,000 1/26/05 Scottsdale, AZ51 1292.1 1963 Dodge Polara Custom 2-dr hard top $540,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ52 1310 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing $540,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ53 1310 2007 Blastolene B-702 Custom roadster $522,500 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ54 1303 1996 Buick Custom “Blackhawk” $522,500 1/19/09 Scottsdale, AZ55 1306 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda 2-dr hard top $517,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ56 1320 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 convertible $513,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ57 1274.1 1968 Ford Mustang 428 CJ fastback $513,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ58 369.1 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Custom “Project American Heroes” $500,000 4/11/09 Palm Beach, FL59 1262 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda 2-dr hard top $500,000 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ60 1321 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” 2-dr hard top $495,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ61 1269 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 fastback $489,500 1/21/07 Scottsdale, AZ62 1290 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Baldwin Motion coupe $486,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ63 1322 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coupe $486,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ64 1274 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda 2-dr hard top $486,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ65 1292 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster $478,500 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ66 1317 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 roadster $478,500 1/24/10 Scottsdale, AZ67 1293 1965 Shelby GT350 fastback $462,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ68 1326 1967 Shelby GT500 fastback $442,800 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ69 1331 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 coupe “Production #001” $440,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ70 1312 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II $440,000 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ71 168 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica $432,000 6/21/03 Los Angeles, CA72 682 1938 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Street Rod coupe $432,000 1/19/04 Scottsdale, AZ73 1308 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster $432,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ74 1290.1 1968 Shelby GT500 KR fastback $432,000 1/17/06 Scottsdale, AZ75 1313 1929 Ruxton Prototype Muller front-drive roadster $423,500 1/20/08 Scottsdale, AZ

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