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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Best images, moments from the 2025 Barrett-Jackson car auction in West Palm Beach
The Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction, televised live on the History Channel, is one of four held across the country annually by Barrett-Jackson, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company that specializes in collector vehicles and automotive memorabilia. Auctions are also held in Scottsdale, Las Vegas and Houston. The auction isn't limited to automobiles, there are hundreds of pieces of vintage automobile memorabilia, or "automobilia," that are also included in the auction's docket. And car collector enthusiasts were back in full force the weekend of April 26 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Here's a look at some of the top exotic and classic cars at the 2025 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction. Laura Lordi is the digital audience editor for The Palm Beach Post. Contact Lordi at llordi@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction: exotic cars, Fast & Furious Rover
Forbes
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Baseball, Hot Dogs, And A Genesis GV80: How To Road Trip In Arizona
Genesis GV80 Kristin Shaw If you're a baseball fan but have never stepped foot in a major league baseball spring training facility, start making plans for next season. There's something special and magical about the spring training games, and you can find them in the Phoenix, Arizona area as well as several cities across Florida. One thing you're going to need, in either region, is a car to get from stadium to stadium. This year, I piloted a Genesis GV80 for spring break, and it got me and my family to the games in style and plush comfort. Several years ago, my family and I explored the Grapefruit League and attended eight games in six different ballparks over 13 days. It was quite the baseball gauntlet, especially since the games in Florida are spread out across the state. In Arizona, the ballparks are all roughly within an hour of each other. That makes it a lot easier to see more fields and more teams. My favorite home base is the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, located northeast of Phoenix in the posh Scottsdale neighborhood. Sloan Park, home of the Cubs, is only 20 minutes away and even the furthest fields are a pleasant ride from the Princess. This year, my family and I stayed in a Privado suite, one of the well-appointed villas that has its own valet and check-in station. The Privado section looks over one of the meticulously-kept golf courses on the property, framed by gorgeous flowers and rock gardens. It was an easy walk to the resort's eateries from our villa. I highly recommend La Hacienda for excellent margaritas and tableside guacamole; if you do, do not miss the spectacular flaming coffee for dessert, which combines tequila, coffee, cream, and cinnamon with a show of fire. The Genesis GV80 is a great match at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, holding its own next to alternative luxury rides driven by other guests. I even spotted a 90s-era Ferrari a visitor had purchased just weeks before (likely at the annual Barrett-Jackson auction nearby). Car and Driver rates the Genesis GV80 a 10 out of 10, and for good reason. The brand is part of the massive Hyundai Motor Group as the luxury arm of this growing company. Kia is also under the HMG umbrella, cranking out hit after hit like the Telluride and Sorento. Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia have launched creative and beautiful concept cars in past years, with no signs of slowing down. I'm particularly excited about the X convertible concept unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show two years ago. Psst, Genesis, let's see this one in production! Equipped with two engine options--a 300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder and or a 375-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6--the Genesis GV80 offers excellent handling around town and on the highway. While the V6 is markedly more thrilling during acceleration, fuel economy takes a hit from 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway with the inline-four to 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway with the larger engine. The Genesis GV80 SUV is road-trip ready. Kristin Shaw Inside the GV80, ambient lighting accentuates wood and metal trim for an elegant feel. A 27-inch display wraps across the dashboard, and the map graphics are crisp and clear. The wireless smartphone charger worked well as long as no other items were placed on top of phone (like earbuds or keys). At nearly 35 cubic feet behind the second row, there was more than enough space for our luggage for a weekend trip; we could have doubled our luggage allotment easily. I found the upscale Bang & Olufsen audio system to be immersive, with high-quality sound. Need a road trip tune suggestion? Try 'Panama' by Van Halen or for something newer, go with 'Stargazing' by Myles Smith. Last, but certainly not least, one of my favorite features of the Genesis GV80 is its extensive warranty: 10 years for the powertrain, a 5-year limited warranty, and 3 years of complimentary maintenance. All in all, excellent value starting at around $60,000 for the base model.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Shelby Vs. Regular Mustang: The Key Differences Explained
Very few driving experiences can match the thunderous roar and the raw power of a Shelby Mustang. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its true American automotive icon this year, Shelby American debuted a revived GT350 at January's Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. A new Shelby Mustang is also the perfect opportunity to highlight how different Shelby's creations are from Ford's standard Mustang. We obviously have to start with Carroll Shelby. The Texan was an accomplished sports car driver during the 1950s. Shelby was named Driver of the Year by Sports Illustrated twice in 1956 and 1957. The highlight of his racing career would come in 1959 when he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DBR1 alongside British driver Roy Salvadori. Shelby's racing career would come to an abrupt end in 1960 after he was diagnosed with angina pectoris, a hereditary condition caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. While no longer able to race, he didn't want to leave the automotive world. Shelby realized there was an opportunity for an American sports car manufacturer to emerge during his time winning races with European machinery. As a result, he founded Shelby American in 1962. Read more: The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Is Exactly What You Want It To Be The fledgling company found competitive success with the Cobra and Ford approached Shelby to build a high-performance version of the Mustang. Management at the Blue Oval intended to boost the pony car's racing pedigree and its sales by tying its image to Shelby, but the Texan took the task seriously. The Mustang's 289 cubic-inch V8 engine was fitted with a larger Holley carburetor, Tri-Y headers, and a high-rise intake manifold. The modifications increased the engine's output to 306 horsepower, 35 horsepower more than stock. The Shelby Mustang wasn't intended to be a drag-strip car. The car also featured larger brakes and an improved suspension for better handling around race tracks. In the 2000s, Ford used the Shelby name on its own factory-modified performance Mustangs like the GT500 and GT350, but Ford no longer licenses the name for itself, so the moniker is back to only being used by the Shelby American company. The 2025 Shelby Mustang GT350 fits the same mold for performance. This time around, Shelby is bolting a supercharger to Ford's stock 480-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine, surging the motor's output up to 810 horsepower. Buyers willing to shell out even more can get a track-focused Mustang as the partnership originally envisioned. The GT350R features a carbon-fiber interior, a half cage, four-point racing harnesses and carbon aero appendages. Performance does come with a price. If you want to feel like a modern-day Steve McQueen, the GT350 will start at $109,995. You'll have to place your order directly with Shelby American, as Ford doesn't sell Shelbys through its dealers anymore. Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
4 Collector Cars That Millionaires Buy as Investments
Record-breaking, multimillion-dollar auctions at Barrett-Jackson and Sotheby's dominate the headlines in the collector car world — but what makes and models do millionaires invest in as portfolio hedges instead of as hobbies or trophies? While the monied class is notoriously vigilant about financial privacy, data from Hagerty sheds light on the subject. Read More: For You: 5 Subtly Genius Moves All Wealthy People Make With Their Money The collector car services company — which provides niche-specific auto insurance and runs a collector vehicle marketplace and auction house — publishes an annual Bull Market List of the rare and coveted cars appreciating the fastest as high-end buyers spur demand. Hagerty's ratings include factors like import/export numbers, public auction data, owner demographics and price guide research. A look at the data from the last two years reveals which collector cars millionaires are buying as investments instead of status symbols. Some of the most iconic cars on the Hagerty list are comparatively affordable. For example, the 2025 ranking shows investors scooping up 1981-83 DeLorean DMC-12s — but they're paying an average of just $34,500 for a time machine in fair condition. That's $463 more than the $34,037 the average sneaker aficionado pays for reproductions of Michael J. Fox/Marty McFly's self-lacing Nike Mags from 'Back to the Future Part II.' On the other hand, Jaguar E-Types from the early '60s are available only to the wealthy — and the wealthy are snapping them up. Those on the pricier half of the value spectrum go for $182,800 to $262,000. Trending Now: Also on the 2025 list of this year's hottest cars are Lambo Gallardos from the decade starting in 2003. Millionaires are paying $157,700 to $206,400 for those on the better half of the value scale — and 84% of interest in the rear-engine V-10 supercar comes from Gen X buyers or younger. Only 14,000 were ever made, but since other Lamborghinis are appreciating faster, the Gallardo is a relative bargain for younger auto investors whose deep pockets might be shallower than their baby boomer parents. In 1974, Lamborghini unveiled the Countach, which would go on to define '80s flash and achieve popular culture superstar status — it remains the most iconic supercar ever built. In 1989, the celebrated Italian nameplate released what Hagerty argues was history's finest Countach to celebrate the founding of Automobili Lamborghini in 1963. In 2024, wealthy investors made the 1989 Lamborghini Countach Anniversary the hottest collector car on the Hagerty roundup. Although only around 650 examples were ever produced, that's still a lot by Lambo standards. Those on the better half of the value spectrum — many of which roared with upgraded V-12s — went for between $612,500 and $770,000 when wealthy investors forced their rapid appreciation last year, making models like the Gallardo more attainable in 2025. However, you can spend much more on remarkably pristine or famous examples. For instance, in 2024, Sotheby's announced that the 1989 Anniversary V-12 Lamborghini seen in 2013's 'The Wolf of Wall Street' fetched $1.66 million at auction. Investors from Gen X and younger generations also bought the lion's share of the 2014 Ferrari FFs that earned the model a spot on the 2024 Hagerty list — but for different reasons than the Lamborghini Gallardo. Younger sets saw the Gallardo as a bargain when models like the Countach Anniversary started appreciating too quickly, but they flocked to the FF because it has room for car seats in the back. Unlike their wealthier baby boomer parents, millionaire Gen Xers, millennials and even some Gen Zers are investing in Ferrari FFs because they're among the most utilitarian ultra-luxury vehicles money can buy — but buying does require a lot of money. The Ferrari FFs on the more desirable half of the value range go for $143,000 to $177,000. More From GOBankingRates 4 Low-Risk Ways To Build Your Savings in 2025 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 This article originally appeared on 4 Collector Cars That Millionaires Buy as Investments Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Barrett-Jackson Kicks Off 2025 with Ultimate Automotive Lifestyle Experience in Scottsdale, Surpassing More Than $198 Million in Total Auction Sales with 100% No Reserve Collector Car Docket
Barrett-Jackson's 2025 Scottsdale Auction achieves $198 million in total auction sales with a 100% No Reserve docket featuring 2,013 collectible vehicles and more than 6,000 registered bidders $6,205,000 raised for charity through the sale of five vehicles, led by the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 VIN 001 (Lot 3005) for $3.7 million 957 pieces of authentic automobilia sold for more than $5.2 million New record of 15 hours of live television coverage on the HISTORY Channel Celebrity attendees included Sammy Hagar, Mike Rowe, Rick Hendrick, Jeff Gordon, Drew Brees, Chip Ganassi and Reggie Jackson SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., January 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barrett-Jackson, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, kicked off 2025 with the ultimate automotive lifestyle experience during the Scottsdale Auction, held Jan. 18-26 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The Scottsdale Auction, held annually since 1971, featured a 100% No Reserve docket of 2,013 collectible vehicles achieving more than $193 million in auction sales. Highlights included the sale of a 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster (Lot 1403) for $2.2 million during Super Saturday, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos. 957 pieces of authentic automobilia were auctioned for more than $5.2 million. Additionally, five vehicles ‒ led by the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (Lot 3005) that hammered at $3.7 million ‒ raised a total of $6,205,000 for charity. To date, Barrett-Jackson has raised more than $162 million for charity. In total, the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction realized more than $198 million in auction sales. "Last week's Scottsdale Auction proved that 2025 will be another banner year for the collector car hobby," said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. "Starting with our opening night Rock the Block concert headlined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar and continuing through Super Saturday when we lit up the auction block with our top-selling vehicles, we delivered an automotive lifestyle experience that is unequaled. Our nine-day celebration of the collector car hobby was electric from start to finish because of the unprecedented quality of cars we offered. We're looking ahead to taking this energy to Florida for our 2025 Palm Beach Auction this April." The top 10 auction vehicles that sold during the 2025 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction included: 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster (Lot 1403) - $2,200,000 2014 Pagani Huayra (Lot 1385) - $1,925,000 2020 Ford GT Liquid Carbon Special Edition (Lot 1398) - $1,760,000 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort (Lot 1381) - $1,457,500 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe (Lot 1406) - $1,402,500 2019 Ford GT (Lot 1369.1) - $1,210,000 2022 Ford GT (Lot 1384.1) - $1,100,000 1977 Ford F-150 Custom Pickup "Hoonitruck" (Lot 1365) - $990,000 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Split-Window Coupe (Lot 1368) - $990,000 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot 1367) - $935,000 Prior to the start of the event, Sammy Hagar and Friends Michael Anthony, Kenny Aronoff and Vic Johnson headlined the opening weekend with the second annual Rock the Block concert on Friday, Jan. 17. Saturday, Jan. 18, was Coca-Cola Family Day when children 12 and under received free admission and was highlighted by STEM Fest, presented by Honeywell, part of Barrett-Jackson's Gearing Towards the Future initiative. Fifty world-class custom vehicles were showcased on the auction block on Saturday as part of the Barrett-Jackson Cup Parade presented by Castrol. This year's Barrett-Jackson Cup winners included a 1968 Dodge Charger that took home the "Ultimate Best in Show" and a 1985 Chevrolet C10 pickup that received the "People's Choice" award. "Barrett-Jackson delivered many magical experiences for everyone who joined us in Scottsdale," said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. "From the excitement of the auction block to the thrill rides, exhibits, STEM Fest and live music, there was truly something that everyone in the family could enjoy. We filled our docket with so much diversity that collectors from every walk of life found something they loved. We stay on top of the trends and consign the vehicles that people want, proving once again that the car collector hobby is thriving. Those trends include the growing popularity of Resto-Mods, SUVs and trucks, which are gaining momentum because they appeal to such a broad cross section of people. I'm especially proud of our support for important charities again this year. We not only raised millions of dollars but also critical awareness that will help make a positive impact on so many communities." The Scottsdale Auction raised $6,205,000 for charity through the sale of five vehicles, which included: 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 First Retail Production VIN 001 (Lot 3005) - $3,700,000 1962 Dodge Wagon Custom Truck "Project S.W.E.A.T." (Lot 3004) - $1,500,000 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 35th Anniversary Edition (Lot 3003) - $530,000 2024 Shelby Ford F-150 Raptor R Barrett-Jackson Edition Pickup (Lot 3002) - $325,000 2021 Ford F-150 XLT Custom Pickup (Lot 3000) - $150,000 The weekend kicked off in spectacular style with the Opening Night Gala, a glamorous event that officially marks the beginning of Barrett-Jackson's auction week. The FDNY Ceremonial Unit, along with the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, performed during the auction's Opening Night Gala in honor of Barrett-Jackson's commitment to supporting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in 2025. As part of the charity initiative, longtime Barrett-Jackson friend and renowned car collector Ron Pratte donated his 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse VIN 001 to be sold during the 2025 Palm Beach Auction, with 100% of the hammer price benefiting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. On Monday, the VIP experiences continued with an invitation-only welcome dinner hosted at Ocean 44. With over 957 authentic pieces of automobilia auctioning for more than $5.2 million, the top three sales included: 1920s Correct Measure Texaco Oil Pipe Organ Visible Gas Pump (Lot 9454) - $102,000 1941 Wurlitzer Model #850 Peacock Jukebox (Lot 9467) - $75,000 Large 1950s ESSO Aviation Neon Porcelain Sign (Lot 9395) - $72,000 During the week, entertainment icons, professional athletes and titans of industry joined auction guests to indulge in the world's most immersive automotive lifestyle event. Celebrities in attendance during this year's auction included Sammy Hagar, Mike Rowe, Rick Henrick, Adam Ferrara, John Staluppi, Ron Pratte, Drew Brees, Reggie Jackson, Jesse James, Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart, Mark Martin, Casey Mears, Kyle Larson, Chuck Zito, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kenny Dillingham, Peter Brock, Dave Kindig, Chip Foose, Camilo Pardo, Aaron Shelby, Chip Ganassi and Cody Walker. Barrett-Jackson returns to Palm Beach for its next collector car auction Apr. 24-26, 2025. For advance tickets click here. Barrett-Jackson Experience packages for the 2025 Palm Beach Auction are available here. Consignments for the 2025 Palm Beach Auction are being accepted here. Barrett-Jackson will host its 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction Oct. 15-18, 2025, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Join Barrett-Jackson's online conversation with #BarrettJackson and #BJAC on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. 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 auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces several live collector car auctions where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. In August 2022, IMG, an Endeavor company and global leader in events, media, sports and fashion, acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson and serves as the auction company's strategic partner in building on its world-class automotive event experiences. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or call 480-421-6694. View source version on Contacts Barrett-Jackson Communications Aaron Cook, TimePiece PR & Marketing at (214) 520-3430 | ACook@ Sign in to access your portfolio
