Breaking Records at the Barrett-Jackson Auction

On January 13, 2013, one of the largest car auction companies in the world opened it's doors to it's biggest auction in over 42 years. Barrett-Jackson, first established in 1971, is an auction company that features vehicles, products, and services for classic vehicle collectors. Founded by Russ Jackson and Tom Barrett, Barrett-Jackson auctions are enjoyed by first-time buyers, vehicle enthusiasts, and families alike. The company, once owned by Russ and Jack, was passed down to Craig Jackson, who now dedicates much of his time to the Barrett-Jackson Cancer Research Fund which was founded in the memory of his brother Brian and his father Russ whose lives were taken by colon cancer.


Running from January 13 to January 20 of this year (2013), Brian and Russ were not the only ones being remembered at the auction. This specific auction was held to honor the death of Carroll Shelby. Born on January 11, 1923, Shelby passed away of pneumonia on May 10 of last year (2012). The automotive icon's life was dedicated to designing and racing vehicles, and he was best known for his involvement with the AC Cobra and Ford Mustang.

Hosted at the WestWorld of Scottsdale, the recent Barrett-Jackson auction was said to feature over 1, 400 cars. This number has created a new world record, offering the largest number of No Reserve vehicles in one auction. Not only did the auction set a record for the largest number of No Reserve vehicles, but it also set the record for the most Shelby vehicles to be sold at one auction. So how many Shelby's were being sold? Over 40! Whether bidders were looking for the 1965 GT350, or the 2012 GT500 Fiftieth Anniversary Super Snake, the Barrett-Jackson auction offered it all this week. And most surprising to find at the auction? The rarest Shelby of them all - the Green Hornet Double Prototype 1968 Shelby Mustang!

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According to owner Craig Jackson, the Scottsdale auction was held to bring all of the best cars forward to their bidders - and that is exactly what they did! Craig Jackson also mentions that in their 42 years of existence as an auction company, the one held this week offered some of the most impressive vehicles that have ever been offered at any of their auctions. Jackson was very excited about sharing this experience with bidders and fans, and results of the bids are some to look forward to.

Not only is the auction alone something to get excited for, but the fact that the company plans to dedicate much of their earnings to charity is also something to raise excitement. Committed to helping people from all around the world, the Barrett-Jackson company currently supports over 17 different charities. Included within these are the Armed Forces Foundation, Cox Charities, the David Foster foundation, the Translational Genomic Research Institute, and the Darrell Gwynn Foundation. Also receivers of donations from the Barrett-Jackson company include the Carolinas HealthCare foundation, the American Heart association, and Bennett's House (among many more). To date, the Barrett-Jackson company has raised over $34 million for charity. Following their recent auction, they plan to break the $50 million mark. The proceeds from over 21 vehicles will be donated to charity - now that's something to get excited about!

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