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Barrett-Jackson adds extra day to Second Annual Las Vegas Car Auction
- 6-23-2009
- Categorized in: Las Vegas, Las Vegas Events
Officials of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, owners of the world famous Barrett Jackson Car Auction, have informed that as a result of the massive participation in the inaugural Las Vegas Collector Car auction, a fourth day has been added on the schedule of its second annual Las Vegas event taking place at at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino from October 7th to 10th, 2009.
The first Barrett Jackson auction in Las Vegas hosted more than 50,000 guests, and sold over 500 collector vehicles from classic, modified cars to exotics and muscle cars, totaling over $29 million in sales. The top selling car at the event was Carl Shelby's 1949 MG TC race car, which was sold for $313,500, with the additional top seven cars registering selling prizes of more than $200,000 each.
"Adding a fourth day to the auction is a testament to the celebration of the hobby, the resiliency of the collector car market and the quality of bidders and consignors we attract. The city is so dynamic, and attendance exceeded our expectations last year. We are incredibly impressed with the crowd and can't wait to provide the most action-packed Las Vegas auction yet." says Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson.
Besides the live auction held on the main stage, visitors can also take a walk on the floor and inspect all cars available for sale, enjoy exhibitors offering an array of merchandise, and play the exclusive Barrett-Jackson slot machines for a chance to win a 2010 Chevy Camaro. For those who can't travel to Sin City for this one of a kind event, SPEED will provide live, high-definition TV coverage of all four days.
"The Las Vegas auction will feature top-tier, mid-range, and more affordable vehicles. This mix will attract a broad range of collectors, as well as provide an exciting experience for all levels of car collectors and enthusiasts." added Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson.
The first Barrett Jackson auction in Las Vegas hosted more than 50,000 guests, and sold over 500 collector vehicles from classic, modified cars to exotics and muscle cars, totaling over $29 million in sales. The top selling car at the event was Carl Shelby's 1949 MG TC race car, which was sold for $313,500, with the additional top seven cars registering selling prizes of more than $200,000 each.
"Adding a fourth day to the auction is a testament to the celebration of the hobby, the resiliency of the collector car market and the quality of bidders and consignors we attract. The city is so dynamic, and attendance exceeded our expectations last year. We are incredibly impressed with the crowd and can't wait to provide the most action-packed Las Vegas auction yet." says Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson.
Besides the live auction held on the main stage, visitors can also take a walk on the floor and inspect all cars available for sale, enjoy exhibitors offering an array of merchandise, and play the exclusive Barrett-Jackson slot machines for a chance to win a 2010 Chevy Camaro. For those who can't travel to Sin City for this one of a kind event, SPEED will provide live, high-definition TV coverage of all four days.
"The Las Vegas auction will feature top-tier, mid-range, and more affordable vehicles. This mix will attract a broad range of collectors, as well as provide an exciting experience for all levels of car collectors and enthusiasts." added Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson.