PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#barrettjackson--Barrett-Jackson,
The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, was a star-studded event
that featured celebrity guests from across the entertainment and sports
industries, record attendance, record auction sales and the largest
number of registered bidders for any Palm Beach auction. Three
impressive collections were sold at the 16th annual auction, highlighted
by renowned collector and philanthropist John Staluppi’s highly
coveted Cars of Dreams vehicles, which all sold at No Reserve.
Celebrities who flocked to the four-day auction included Jimmy De
Martini, fiddler with the Zac Brown Band, as well as Hollywood icon Burt
Reynolds, who greeted fans, signed autographs and encouraged bidding on
the block for three Pontiac Trans Ams. Other celebrity guests included
actor Alfie Wise, North Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, NASCAR
legend Rick Hendrick and former NFL wide receiver Reggie Wayne.
In total, 692 vehicles sold, nearly all at No Reserve, for more than
$38.3 million, while 380 pieces of automobilia brought in over $702,000,
and $450,000 was raised through the sale of charity vehicles, bringing
the total auction sales to more than $39.4 million. This year’s auction
also attracted more than 700 new bidders, a new record for Palm Beach.
In addition, there was an impressive showing from the international
community, including vehicle consignments from Brazil and Italy.
“Our guests have made the Palm Beach Auction such an electrifying
event year after year,” said Craig
Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We were especially
honored to be trusted to auction three incredible collections, including
the ‘Cars of Dreams’ owned by our good friends Jeanette and John
Staluppi. Their 145 vehicles, which all sold at No Reserve, represented
some of the finest examples of ’50s, ’60s and ’70s-era American cars. It
was a pleasure working alongside John and Jeanette to find new homes for
the vehicles in his remarkable collection, and we so appreciate their
philanthropic support of our charity efforts over the years.”
At the beginning of the week, Barrett-Jackson kicked off its 16th Annual
Palm Beach Auction with a special parade featuring vehicles from John
Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams Collection. During the four-day auction, 145
vehicles from the collection sold for $13.96 million.
The top 10 vehicles sold during the four-day 2018 Barrett-Jackson Palm
Beach Auction included:
2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition (Lot
724) - $770,000
1959 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible* (Lot
#718.1) - $330,000
1970 Plymouth Superbird (Lot
#708)* - $286,000
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible (Lot
#719)* - $275,000
2006 Ford GT (Lot
#726.1) - $244,200
1959 Cadillac El Dorado Convertible (Lot
#719.1)* - $231,000
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible (Lot
#720)* - $231,000
1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible (Lot
#717.1)* - $225,500
1959 Dodge Custom Royal Super D-500 Convertible (Lot
#718)* - $220,000
1960 Chevrolet Corvette 283/290 Fuelie Convertible (Lot
#712.1)* - $209,000
*From the John Staluppi Cars of Dreams Collection
Several auction sale world records were also set by vehicles from the
Cars of Dreams Collection including “Herbie”, a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle (Lot
#703) that sold for $128,700; a 1970 Superbird (Lot
#708), which sold for $286,000; a 1959 Desoto Adventurer Convertible
(Lot
#718.1), which sold for $330,000; and a 1966 Ford Good Humor Truck (Lot
#392.1) that sold for $117,700.
Automobilia sales during this year’s event were among the best recorded
to date in Palm Beach, with restored gas pumps and porcelain neon signs
among the most sought-after pieces. Top automobilia sales included:
Richfield gas station island with rare A.O. Smith matching electric
gas pumps (Lot
#6385.2) - $36,800
1940s used cars single-sided neon porcelain dealership sign (Lot
#6395) - $26,450
1940-50s Pontiac Automobiles double-sided neon porcelain dealership
sign (Lot
#6395.1) - $25,875
Barrett-Jackson also continued raising funds and awareness for deserving
charities with the sale of a 2006 Ferrari F430 Spider (Lot
#3000) previously owned by Zac Brown Band fiddler Jimmy De Martini.
With De Martini on the auction block, the Ferrari sold on Friday for
$250,000, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting Camp Southern
Ground. On Saturday, the 35th Anniversary Corvette (Lot
#3001), which raised $350,000 in Scottsdale, sold again for $200,000
to benefit the American Heart Association. Renowned philanthropists
Jeanette and John Staluppi were the winning bidders, and generously
donated the Corvette back to be sold at a future auction. To date, the
Corvette has helped raise $550,000 as part of Barrett-Jackson’s yearlong
Driven Hearts charity initiative.
“This year’s Palm Beach Auction is proof that it’s a golden age for car
enthusiasts and collectors,” said Steve
Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We are so thankful for our
guests who joined us in Florida and spread their enthusiasm for this
great hobby that we all love. We especially appreciate those who
contributed to our efforts to raise money for charity. Together we
raised $450,000 to help the American Heart Association and Camp Southern
Ground move the needle on helping those they support.”
Barrett-Jackson’s Northeast
Auction will be held June 20-23, 2018, at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville,
Conn. For more information on becoming a bidder for the 2018 Northeast
Auction, go to www.Barrett-Jackson.com/bid.
To submit an application to consign at the 2018 Northeast Auction, click
here.
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 and automotive lifestyle events, which include
authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of high-profile estates and
private collections. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale,
Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and Las
Vegas, Nevada. With broadcast partners Velocity and Discovery Channel,
Barrett-Jackson features extensive live
television coverage, including broadcasts in over 150 countries
internationally. 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 Barrett-Jackson.com
or call 480-421-6694.
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