Barrett-Jackson

Barrett-Jackson was formed by Tom Barrett and Russ Jackson, who both moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1960,{{cite web |last=Meyer |first=Mike |title=Craig Jackson |url=https://www.phoenixmag.com/2015/01/01/craig-jackson/ |website=Phoenix |access-date=August 16, 2022 |date=January 1, 2015}} after relocating from Illinois and Michigan respectively. Jackson had previously taken his family on regular vacations to a dude ranch near Scottsdale. Upon moving there, he purchased a car wash and eventually added a car restoration shop.{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Steven Cole |title=The Last Great American Carnival: Under the Big Top at the Barrett-Jackson auction |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2076486/last-great-american-carnival-under-big-top-barrett-jackson-auction/ |website=Autoweek |access-date=August 21, 2022 |date=March 20, 2005}} Barrett and Jackson met each other through a newspaper ad, as Barrett was attempting to sell a Cadillac V-16. Although the sale never went through, the two became friends and business partners. In 1967, they launched Fiesta de los Autos Elegantes, a car show to raise money for Scottsdale facilities, including an art center and a library.{{cite web |last=Barr |first=Sondra |title=Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson opens up about his 45th annual car auction |url=https://northvalleymagazine.com/barrett-jackson-chairman-and-ceo-craig-jackson-opens-up-about-his-45th-annual-car-auction/ |website=North Valley Magazine |access-date=August 16, 2022 |date=December 2, 2015}}

In mid-1971, Barrett and Jackson traveled to Auburn, Indiana to attend a classic car auction held by auctioneer Robert Kruse and his family. The event inspired the first Barrett-Jackson auto auction, held in Scottsdale in December 1971, with the Kruse family as auctioneers. The event included 50 vehicles from Barrett's collection and 25 from Jackson's, with another 75 from various sellers. The auction was originally meant as a one-time event,{{cite news |last=Luberto |first=Amanda |title=Start your engines: Valley 101 covers the 50th anniversary of Barrett-Jackson |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2022/01/31/valley-101-asks-car-collectors-thrill-barrett-jackson/9246365002/ |access-date=August 8, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 31, 2022}} but was more successful than expected, garnering 3,000 attendees. It became an annual event, and eventually prompted the creation of other collector car auctions in the Scottsdale area.

Jackson's wife Nellie was a car enthusiast and also took part in the business.{{cite news |last=Edsall |first=Larry |title=Ellen Jackson, Who Helped Establish Barrett-Jackson Auction, Dies at 90 |url=https://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/ellen-jackson-wife-of-barrett-jackson-co-founder-dies-at-90/ |access-date=August 9, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=February 10, 2010}} Jackson's son, Craig, described his father and Barrett as opposites: "Tom was very colorful and an expert 'showman' and was the wheeler-dealer who went out and found cars around the world and brought them back to Arizona. My mom ran the front office, and my dad ran the shop and restorations. He was more the 'car guy'". Barrett and Jackson jokingly referred to each other as Mr. Loose and Mr. Tight respectively, in reference to their spending habits.{{cite news |title=Barrett-Jackson |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/121072034/ |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 11, 1987 |access-date=August 16, 2022 |via=Newspapers.com |url-access=subscription}}

After a lengthy battle with cancer, Russ Jackson died in 1993, at the age of 77. He had retired from the business several years earlier, leaving sons Brian and Craig in charge.{{cite news |title=R. Jackson dies, seller of fine cars |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123278399/ |work=The Arizona Republic |date=February 3, 1993 |access-date=August 16, 2022 |via=Newspapers.com |url-access=subscription}}{{cite news |title=Russ Jackson |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/169116686/ |work=Arizona Daily Star |date=March 7, 1993 |access-date=August 16, 2022 |via=Newspapers.com |url-access=subscription}} Barrett retired following Jackson's death, and he himself would die 11 years later, at the age of 75.{{cite news |title=Thomas Barrett III, 75; Was Authority on Classic Automobiles |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-apr-25-me-passings25.2-story.html |access-date=August 9, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=April 25, 2004}} Brian Jackson also died from cancer in 1995, leaving his brother in charge.{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title=Craig Jackson has grown Barrett-Jackson and Scottsdale along with it. Go behind the auction scene with him |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2020/01/18/day-auction-life-craig-jackson-ceo-barrett-jackson-scottsdale/4491959002/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 18, 2020}} Craig Jackson serves as chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company.{{cite news |last=Santos |first=Fernanda |title=Arizona Sale of Rare Cars Draws Rich and Envious |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/22/us/barrett-jackson-auction-is-heaven-for-car-collectors.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 22, 2013}} He had worked for the business since he was a child, starting out on trash duty. Upon taking over the company, he disproved skeptics who questioned whether he could handle the business, introducing Internet bidding which further popularized the auctions.{{cite news |last=Gallen |first=Tim |title=Barrett-Jackson lays foundation for next generation to take the wheel |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2013/01/18/barrett-jackson-lays-foundation-for.html |access-date=August 16, 2022 |work=Phoenix Business Journal |date=January 18, 2013}} He also put out customer surveys, which prompted the expansion of the event to include vendors and live entertainment.{{cite web |title=How Craig Jackson's lifelong love for vintage autos led to the largest collector car auction in the world |url=https://www.phoenix.org/events/closeup/how-craig-jackson-s-lifelong-love-for-vintage-autos-led-to-the-largest-collector-car/article_0ef0a7a6-ffe8-5802-a171-edd2e7cff095.html |website=Phoenix.org |access-date=August 16, 2022 |date=December 31, 2017}}

In the 2000s, Barrett-Jackson began expanding to other U.S. cities, while maintaining its headquarters in Scottsdale. Barrett-Jackson garnered $108 million in 2007, a record that would not be broken until 2014, by about $5 million.{{cite news |last=Sass |first=Rob |title=Collector Auctions Suggest Recovery Is Nearly Complete |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/automobiles/collector-auctions-suggest-recovery-is-nearly-complete.html |access-date=August 10, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 24, 2014}} The auction house had been impacted by the Great Recession, and business did not fully recover until 2018.{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Brandon |title=With the economy on the rise, Craig Jackson sets sights high for Barrett-Jackson this year |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2018/01/10/with-the-economy-on-the-rise-craig-jackson-sets.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=Phoenix Business Journal |date=January 10, 2018}}

In 2021, Barrett-Jackson purchased the Phoenix-based Collector Car Network, which included several classic car publications and the Future Collector Car Show. With the acquisition, Barrett-Jackson aimed to expand the collector car market.{{cite web |title=Barrett-Jackson broadens collector-car reach via acquisition |url=https://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/barrett-jackson-broadens-collector-car-reach-acquisition |website=Auto Remarketing |access-date=August 21, 2022 |date=July 30, 2021}} In August 2022, it was announced that IMG had acquired a 55% majority stake in Barrett-Jackson in a cash-and-stock deal valued at around $261 million.{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Jill |date=2022-08-11 |title=Endeavor Acquires Majority Stake In Collector Car Auctioneer Barrett-Jackson For $261 Million |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/endeavor-immg-barrett-jackson-car-auctions-1235090419/ |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=Deadline}}

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Barrett-Jackson is among the largest and best-known automotive events in the world.{{cite news |last=Leavitt |first=Parker |title=Behind the scenes: What it's like being a Barrett-Jackson bidder |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2016/01/22/behind-scenes-what-s-like-being-barrett-jackson-bidder/78807520/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 22, 2016}} Peter W. Frey, writing for The New York Times in 1990, described Barrett-Jackson as "the Superbowl for collectible cars", stating that it attracts "the best vehicles" and "biggest buyers".{{cite news |last=Frey |first=Peter W. |title=A Driving Passion |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/18/magazine/a-driving-passion.html |access-date=July 20, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=March 18, 1990}} The auctions are popular among celebrities,{{cite news |last=Hogan |first=Donna |title=Celebrities, star vehicles boost the drive of Barrett-Jackson |url=https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/money/celebrities-star-vehicles-boost-the-drive-of-barrett-jackson/article_700ab1a0-335a-5d58-a5a8-3fcad2572ad3.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=East Valley Tribune |date=January 11, 2008}} some of whom have also put their own vehicles up for sale.{{cite news |last=Madigan |first=Nick |title=Don't Worry, Honey. It's an Investment! |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/24/garden/driving-don-t-worry-honey-it-s-an-investment.html |access-date=July 20, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 24, 2003}} Notable attendees and sellers have included Jerry Seinfeld, Reggie Jackson,{{cite news |last=Martin |first=Keith |title=So, Would You Buy a Used Car From Jerry Seinfeld? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/01/26/automobiles/so-would-you-buy-a-used-car-from-jerry-seinfeld.html |access-date=July 20, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 26, 1997}} Tim Allen,{{cite news |last=Dean |first=Paul |title=Cars for Collecting--or Investing |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-dec-31-hw-59045-story.html |access-date=July 20, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=December 31, 1998}} Don Johnson, Jay Leno, Nicolas Cage, Phillip Maloof,{{cite web |title=Being There: 2001 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/01-2001-barrett-jackson-collector-car-auction/ |website=MotorTrend |access-date=August 10, 2022 |date=May 18, 2004}} Criss Angel,{{cite news |last=Leach |first=Robin |title=Barrett-Jackson celebrates 40th anniversary in L.V.; Strip parade is today |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2011/sep/21/barrett-jackson-celebrates-40th-anniversary-lv-str/ |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=September 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925144440/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2011/sep/21/barrett-jackson-celebrates-40th-anniversary-lv-str/ |archive-date=September 25, 2011}}{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Hubble |title=More than $24 million in vehicles sold at Barrett-Jackson auction |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/more-than-24-million-in-vehicles-sold-at-barrett-jackson-auction/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 28, 2011}} William Shatner,{{cite news |last=Diaz |first=Johnny |title=Actor William Shatner will trek to W. Palm to auction off his 2 cars |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/fl-william-shatner-barrett-jackson-20160406-story.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=April 5, 2016}} and Larry Fitzgerald.{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title=Larry Fitzgerald auctions off 3 cars for $221,000 at Barrett-Jackson Saturday |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2019/01/12/arizona-cardinals-larry-fitzgerald-auction-collector-cars-barrett-jackson-scottsdale/2541515002/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 19, 2019}}

Auctions run for several days and are open to the public with an admission fee. As of 2002, the Scottsdale event attracted up to 150,000 people annually, many of them from California.{{cite news |last=O'Dell |first=John |title=Calif. Car Enthusiasts Stake Claim to Auction |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-jan-16-hy-auction16-story.html |access-date=July 20, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=January 16, 2002}} Bidders make up only a small percentage of attendees. In 2015, for instance, the event attracted 350,000 people but only 5,000 of them were bidders, making up less than two percent of attendees. The auctioneer team is aided by ringmen who are present in the audience and yell to draw attention to interested buyers.{{cite web |last=Edsall |first=Larry |title=At last, Barrett-Jackson gets to celebrate 50th anniversary |url=https://journal.classiccars.com/2022/01/17/at-last-barrett-jackson-gets-to-celebrate-50th-anniversary/ |website=ClassicCars.com Journal |access-date=August 8, 2022 |date=January 17, 2022}}{{cite news |last=Leavitt |first=Parker |title=Inside look: What a Barrett-Jackson auctioneer is really saying |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2016/01/27/inside-look-what-barrett-jackson-auctioneer-really-saying/79359240/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 27, 2016}}{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title=How do they do that? A Barrett-Jackson auctioneer's tips for talking and selling fast |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2020/01/19/insights-one-fast-talking-auctioneer-barrett-jackson/4505067002/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 19, 2020}}

Vehicles are typically offered without a minimum bid, otherwise known as a reserve.{{cite news |last=Sass |first=Rob |title=Barrett-Jackson Changes Tune on Reserve Sales for Collectible Cars |url=https://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/barrett-jackson-changes-tune-on-reserve-sales-for-collectible-cars/ |access-date=August 10, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=April 26, 2011}}{{cite news |last=Sass |first=Rob |title=Buyers Spread the Wealth at Arizona Collectible Car Auctions |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/automobiles/collectibles/30AUCTION.html |access-date=August 10, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 28, 2011}} In 2005, all vehicles were offered for the first time without a reserve.{{cite news |last=Patton |first=Phil |title=Americana on the Block |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/23/automobiles/americana-on-the-block.html |access-date=August 10, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 23, 2005}} For a fee, sellers can opt to have a detailing crew touch up their vehicles.{{cite web |last=Leavitt |first=Parker |title=How to make old cars look brand-new at 2016 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2016/01/29/how-make-old-cars-look-brand-new-2016-barrett-jackson-auction-scottsdale/79412326/ |website=The Arizona Republic |access-date=August 8, 2022 |date=January 29, 2016}}

Early on, the auctions showcased many pre-World War II vehicles, but with generational changes, the focus gradually shifted to muscle cars.{{cite web |last=Huffman |first=John Pearley |title=Craig Jackson: What I'd Do Differently |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15109365/what-id-do-differently-craig-jackson-interview/ |website=Car and Driver |access-date=August 9, 2022 |date=August 7, 2014}}{{cite web |last=Carey |first=Rick |title=Arizona is not ground zero for pre-war cars, but the gems are out there |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/arizona-is-not-ground-zero-for-pre-war-cars-but-the-gems-are-out-there/ar-AASFPVk |website=MSN |access-date=August 9, 2022 |date=January 11, 2022}} During the mid-2000s, Barrett-Jackson specialized in American vehicles – especially muscle cars – from the 1950s through 1970s.{{cite news |last=Martin |first=Keith |title=A Few Raindrops Fall on the Big-Money Collector Car Auctions in Arizona |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/28/automobiles/collectibles/28AUCTION.html |access-date=July 20, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 28, 2007}} By 2017, the Millennials demographic had become more prevalent at Barrett-Jackson auctions, with a particular interest in Japanese vehicles and vintage SUVs.{{cite news |last=Leavitt |first=Parker |title=Millennials growing force at Barrett-Jackson car auction |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2017/01/21/millennials-growing-force-barrett-jackson-car-auction/96913638/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 21, 2017}}

Barrett-Jackson prefers vehicles that are associated with a unique story, such as celebrity ownership or use on a racetrack.{{cite news |last=Garrett |first=Jerry |title=Shrewd Bidders Turn Up to Drive Home a Bargain |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/automobiles/collectibles/25BARGAIN.html |access-date=August 10, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 23, 2009}} Barrett-Jackson has a verification team to authenticate such stories.{{cite news |last=Garrett |first=Jerry |title=The Comeback Gains Traction as Prices Soar for Rarest Cars |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/automobiles/auction-prices-soar-for-the-rarest-cars.html |access-date=August 10, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 27, 2012}}{{cite news |last=Pineda |first=Paulina |title=Car billed as belonging to late evangelist Billy Graham removed from Barrett-Jackson lineup after questions emerge |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/01/13/rev-bill-graham-howard-hughes-cars-auction/4456432002/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 13, 2020}} In 2020, a Rolls-Royce Phantom V that purportedly belonged to deceased evangelist Billy Graham was pulled from the auction lineup, after the authenticity of its ownership was questioned. Nine years earlier, Barrett-Jackson had auctioned a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville ambulance that purportedly was used to transport the body of U.S. president John F. Kennedy following his assassination. Questions about the vehicle's history were raised shortly before the auction, and Barrett-Jackson acknowledged that its provenance could not be definitely proven,{{cite news |last=Welsh |first=Jonathan |title=Auction Company: JFK Ambulance 'Shrouded In Mystery' |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-DSB-6167 |access-date=August 21, 2022 |work=The Wall Street Journal |date=January 21, 2011}}{{cite news |last=Schwartz |first=David |title=Purported JFK ambulance sold for $120,000 at auction |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ambulance-jfk-odd/purported-jfk-ambulance-sold-for-120000-at-auction-idINTRE70N4FS20110124 |access-date=August 21, 2022 |work=Reuters |date=January 24, 2011}} stating "there are credible reports that indicate there were two 1963 Pontiac Bonneville ambulances involved" with one "actually carrying President Kennedy's casket and family members and the other acting as a diversion".{{cite news |last=Valdes-Dapena |first=Peter |title=Ambulance that may have carried JFK sells for $132,000 |url=https://money.cnn.com/2011/01/23/autos/jfk_ambulance_sale/index.htm |access-date=August 21, 2022 |work=CNN |date=January 24, 2011}}

Automotive memorabilia, such as gas pumps and neon signage, is auctioned in addition to vehicles,{{cite news |last=Leavitt |first=Parker |title=Automobilia brings in millions at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2016/01/24/barrett-jackson-automobilia-brings-millions-scottsdale/79175432/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 24, 2016}}{{cite news |title=Automobilia was the focus of the second day of Barrett-Jackson auction |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/lifestyle/auto-guide/2016/01/29/automobilia-was-focus-second-day-barrett-jackson-auction/15697822007/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The Florida Times-Union |date=January 29, 2016}}{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Brandon |title=See the highest priced cars and the top charity cars from Barrett-Jackson 47th Annual Scottsdale Auction |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2018/01/23/see-the-highest-priced-cars-and-the-top-charity.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=Phoenix Business Journal |date=January 23, 2018}} and is also offered for sale by vendors.

Although Barrett-Jackson auctions are held in several U.S. cities, its flagship event takes place each January in Scottsdale.{{cite news |last=Chambers Williams III |first=G. |title=Car buffs of all types do their bidding at Barrett-Jackson |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-01-30-0301300287-story.html |access-date=July 20, 2022 |work=San Antonio Express-News |date=January 29, 2003}} The first auction was held in 1971, on a dirt lot at the Safari Hotel in Scottsdale. In 1977, the event moved out of town to Phoenix Municipal Stadium.{{cite news |title=Time for city to show leadership |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/125736484/ |work=The Arizona Republic |date=June 25, 2005 |access-date=August 16, 2022 |via=Newspapers.com |url-access=subscription}}{{cite news |title=Jackson sees rosy future for car sales |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/125863366/ |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 22, 2007 |access-date=August 16, 2022 |via=Newspapers.com |url-access=subscription}} Scottsdale mayor Herb Drinkwater later convinced Barrett-Jackson to return by having the city construct an events arena known as WestWorld,{{cite news |title=Auto sale shifts to Horseworld |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/121781489/ |work=The Arizona Republic |date=October 29, 1988 |access-date=August 16, 2022 |via=Newspapers.com |url-access=subscription}} where the auctions have continued to run annually since 1989.

By 2001, Barrett-Jackson also hosted auctions for vintage race cars every other year in Monaco, coinciding with the Historic Grand Prix. That year, a second U.S. auction site was added at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles,{{cite web |title=Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. and Petersen Automotive Museum Announce Collector Car Auction Event for June 15 & 16 |url=https://www.theautochannel.com/news/2001/02/27/015491.html |website=The Auto Channel |access-date=August 17, 2022 |date=February 27, 2001}} which ran until 2004.{{cite news |last=Traver Adolphus |first=David |title=And then there were four: Barrett-Jackson adds LA-area sale |url=https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2009/10/07/and-then-there-were-four-barrett-jackson-adds-la-area-sale |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=Hemmings |date=October 7, 2009}}

In 2003, Barrett-Jackson opened another annual auction site in Palm Beach, Florida,{{cite news |last=Fontaine |first=Janis |title=Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event returns to fairgrounds this weekend |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2010/03/31/barrett-jackson-collector-car-event/7279440007/ |access-date=August 16, 2022 |work=The Palm Beach Post |date=March 31, 2010}} where it continues as of 2023.{{cite news |last=Milian |first=Jorge |title='Just amazing': Car collectors, enthusiasts swarm Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2022/04/09/barrett-jackson-collector-car-auction-draws-thousands-south-florida-fairgrounds/9527236002/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=The Palm Beach Post |date=April 10, 2022}} It is held annually at the South Florida Fairgrounds,{{cite news |last=Salisbury |first=Susan |title=Barrett-Jackson auction at South Florida Fairgrounds tops $23 million |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/business/2016/04/12/barrett-jackson-auction-at-south/6841431007/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=The Palm Beach Post |date=April 12, 2016}} typically in late March or early April.

A Las Vegas auction was added in 2008,{{cite web |last=Lingeman |first=Jake |title=Barrett-Jackson brings stars' cars to Vegas |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2046076/barrett-jackson-brings-stars-cars-vegas/ |website=Autoweek |access-date=August 17, 2022 |date=October 6, 2008}} held annually at the Mandalay Bay resort.{{cite news |last=Sass |first=Rob |title=Barrett-Jackson Takes High-Roller Act to Las Vegas |url=https://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/16/barrett-jackson-takes-high-roller-act-to-las-vegas/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=October 16, 2008}}{{cite news |last=Sass |first=Rob |title=No Surprises (Good or Bad) on Barrett-Jackson's First Day |url=https://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/no-surprises-good-or-bad-on-barrett-jacksons-first-day/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=October 17, 2008}}{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Auctioneer of collector cars wheels to Reno, says it won't backfire on Las Vegas event |url=https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/real-estate/2013/jun/05/auctioneer-collector-cars-expands-reno-says-no-ill/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=VegasInc |date=June 5, 2013}} The event was typically held in late September or early October. In 2021, the event switched to a June date and moved to the newly completed West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.{{cite news |last=Svoboda |first=Dylan |title=Barrett-Jackson auction back in Las Vegas, car enthusiasts happy |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/conventions/barrett-jackson-auction-back-in-las-vegas-car-enthusiasts-happy-2381020/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=June 17, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Drewes |first=Emerson |title=Barrett-Jackson Auction a paradise for car lovers |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/barrett-jackson-auction-a-paradise-for-car-lovers-photos-2601073/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=July 1, 2022}}

From 2010 through 2012, Barrett-Jackson hosted annual auctions at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California.Retrieved August 18, 2022:{{ubl

|{{cite news |last=Pittman |first=Dan |title=Barrett-Jackson to Bring Renowned Collector Car Auction to OC Fair & Event Center in 2010 |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-xpm-2009-11-03-doc4aef6fb2a0896153260398-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=November 3, 2009}}

|{{cite news |last=Degen |first=Matt |title=Barrett-Jackson rolls into Orange County |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2010/06/24/barrett-jackson-rolls-into-orange-county/ |work=Orange County Register |date=June 24, 2010}}

|{{cite news |last=Baird |first=Alexandria |title=Auction attracts auto lovers |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-0626-barrett-20110625-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=June 25, 2011}}

|{{cite news |last=Baker |first=Candice |title=Hot wheels roll into town for Barrett-Jackson |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/tn-dpt-0622-barrettjackson-20120621-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=June 21, 2012}}

|{{cite news |last=Serna |first=Joseph |title=Barrett-Jackson coming to fairgrounds |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-0623-barrettjackson-20120622-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=June 22, 2012}}

}} The event's first year was held partially in a large venue known as the Hangar, recently completed by the event center. The remainder of the 2010 auction was held in a large tent connected to the Hangar. Finding these facilities too small, Barrett-Jackson held the next two annual auctions entirely in a larger tent, transported from Scottsdale and set up on the fairgrounds' parking lot.{{cite news |last=Zint |first=Bradley |title=Barrett-Jackson: Fairgrounds were 'not profitable' |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-1227-barrett-jackson-fairgrounds-20121224-story.html |access-date=August 18, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=December 24, 2012}} The 2012 auction saw nearly 54,000 attendees and brought in $14 million, an improvement over previous years. Nevertheless, Barrett-Jackson announced that it would not return to Costa Mesa for a fourth auction, stating that profits were lower than expected. The business cited the high costs associated with using the tent, including transportation, setting up, and maintenance. Scheduling conflicts also factored into Barrett-Jackson's decision not to return.{{cite news |last=Zint |first=Bradley |title=Barrett-Jackson car auction quits O.C. |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-xpm-2012-12-21-tn-dpt-1222-barrett-jackson-contract-20121221-story.html |access-date=August 18, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=December 21, 2012}}

Having outgrown the California site, Barrett-Jackson added a new auction site in Reno, Nevada in 2013, in partnership with Hot August Nights.{{cite news |title=New Hot August Nights Reno Auction for Barrett-Jackson |url=https://sportscardigest.com/new-hot-august-nights-auction-for-barrett-jackson/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=Sports Car Digest |date=January 22, 2013}} While the Las Vegas event focuses on exotic vehicles, the Reno auction would focus more on hot rods and muscle cars. Barrett-Jackson held its final Reno auction in 2015, announcing that it would not return the following year. Despite record sales in 2015, Reno was still Barrett-Jackson's least profitable auction site.{{cite news |last=Clifton |first=Guy |title=Barrett-Jackson Auction won't return to Reno in 2016 |url=https://www.rgj.com/story/money/2015/08/26/barrett-jackson-auction-wont-return-reno-2016/32442425/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=Reno Gazette Journal |date=August 27, 2015}}{{cite web |last=Strohl |first=Daniel |title=Barrett-Jackson bows out of Reno |url=https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/08/31/barrett-jackson-bows-out-of-reno |website=Hemmings |access-date=August 19, 2022 |date=August 31, 2015}}

Barrett-Jackson expanded to the northeastern U.S. for the first time in 2016, with an annual auction held each June at the Mohegan Sun resort in Uncasville, Connecticut.{{cite web |last=Droesch |first=Blake |title=Barrett-Jackson Auction Brings Muscle Cars to Northeast |url=https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/barrett-jackson-auction-brings-muscle-cars-to-northeast-18876 |website=Cigar Aficionado |access-date=August 19, 2022 |date=June 23, 2016}}{{cite news |last=Amarante |first=Joe |title=Mohegan's new Earth Expo/Convention Center to host Barrett-Jackson Auctions June 20-23 |url=https://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/Mohegan-s-new-Earth-Expo-Convention-Center-to-12987503.php |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=Connecticut Post |date=June 14, 2018}} Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Barrett-Jackson canceled its Connecticut auction before the fifth annual event got underway.{{cite news |last=O'Grady |first=Patrick |title=Barrett-Jackson cancels live Northeast auction, prepares for online event |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2020/05/04/barrett-jackson-cancels-northeast-auction-prepares.html |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=Phoenix Business Journal |date=May 4, 2020}}

A Texas auction site was added in 2021, at the NRG Center in Houston.{{cite web |last=Golfen |first=Bob |title=Barrett-Jackson announces new Houston auction for September |url=https://journal.classiccars.com/2021/03/24/barrett-jackson-announces-new-houston-auction/ |website=ClassicCars.com Journal |access-date=August 19, 2022 |date=March 24, 2021}}{{cite web |title=The Drive with Alan Taylor: Barrett-Jackson inaugural Houston auction |url=https://journal.classiccars.com/2021/09/18/the-drive-with-alan-taylor-barrett-jackson-inaugural-houston-auction/ |website=ClassicCars.com Journal |access-date=August 19, 2022 |date=September 18, 2021}}{{cite news |title=Barrett-Jackson gears up for Inaugural Houston Auction at NRG Center this weekend |url=https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/barrett-jackson-houston-car-auction-nrg-center/285-c46ea7c0-cc04-42b2-922a-1965aea69f15 |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=KHOU |date=September 16, 2021}} A New Orleans event is scheduled to debut in September 2023.{{cite web |title=Collector Cars in the Crescent City: Barrett-Jackson’s Inaugural New Orleans Auction set for September 28-30, 2023 |url=https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/news/collector-cars-in-the-crescent-city-barrett-jacksons-inaugural-new-orleans-auction-set-for-september-28-30-2023 |website=Old Cars Weekly |access-date=April 20, 2023 |date=March 29, 2023}}

{{seealso|List of most expensive cars sold at auction}}

Barrett-Jackson typically features vehicles once owned by celebrities,{{cite news |last=Edsall |first=Larry |title=Among Celebrity Cars, a Custom Cadillac Stands Out |url=https://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/12/amidst-celebrity-cars-a-custom-cadillac-stands-out/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=October 19, 2009}}{{cite news |last=Johnson |first=Weldon B. |title=Arizona Then & Now: Barrett-Jackson auto auction |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/arizona/2017/01/12/arizona-then-now-barrett-jackson-auto-auction/95820312/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 12, 2017}} such as Howard Hughes, Debbie Reynolds, Lucille Ball, Paul Walker,{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title=Car collection of 'Fast and Furious' actor Paul Walker to be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson this January |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2019/11/14/paul-walkers-rare-car-collection-auctioned-barrett-jackson/2577021001/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=November 14, 2019}} and Simon Cowell.{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title='American Idol' judge Simon Cowell to auction 2 cars at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2020/01/08/simon-cowell-wayne-carini-and-chris-jacobs-cars-barrett-jackson/2824895001/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 8, 2020}}

It also features vehicles used in film series, such as Fast & Furious{{cite news |last=Undercoffler |first=David |title=Classic car heaven: A few gems from the annual Scottsdale auctions |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2014-jan-17-la-fi-hy-autos-classic-car-highlights-from-the-scottsdale-auction-20140117-story.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=January 17, 2014}}{{cite news |last=Cló |first=Renata |title=Cool cars and celebrities: What to expect at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2022/01/22/barrett-jackson-pitbull-fast-and-furious-cars/6593479001/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 22, 2022}} and Transformers.{{cite web |last=Droesch |first=Blake |title=18 Rare Cars You'll See At The Next Barrett-Jackson Auction |url=https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/18-rare-cars-youll-see-at-the-next-barrett-jackson-auction-18570 |website=Cigar Aficionado |access-date=August 9, 2022 |date=January 21, 2016}}{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title=4 original Bumblebee Camaros from Transformers movies sell for $500,000 at Barrett-Jackson |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2019/01/11/bumblebee-camaros-transformers-movies-barrett-jackson-collector-car-auction-scottsdale/2529845002/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 11, 2019}} Film-based replica vehicles are also auctioned, including a recreation of the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters and a 1993 Ford Explorer tour vehicle from Jurassic Park.{{cite web |last=Chitulescu |first=Dragos |title=World's Most Famous Hearse, the Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Gets Two-Minute Record Bid |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/world-s-most-famous-hearse-the-ghostbusters-ecto-1-gets-two-minute-record-bid-164501.html |website=AutoEvolution |access-date=August 21, 2022 |date=July 2, 2021}}{{cite news |last=Steele |first=Kari |title=Jurassic Park Car! Iconic movie replica to be sold at Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Scottsdale |url=https://www.abc15.com/news/state/jurassic-park-car-iconic-movie-replica-to-be-sold-at-barrett-jackson-auto-auction-in-scottsdale |access-date=August 21, 2022 |work=KNXV |date=March 29, 2021}} In addition, Barrett-Jackson has also auctioned vehicles used in television shows, such as The Sopranos.{{cite news |title=Barrett-Jackson to auction 'Soprano' car |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2001/05/14/daily40.html |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=Phoenix Business Journal |date=May 16, 2001}}{{cite web |last=Joseph |first=Noah |title=Badda-Bing Badda-Bid: Sopranos Caddys on the block at Barrett-Jackson |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/18/badda-bing-badda-bid-i-sopranos-i-caddys-on-the-block-at-bar/ |website=Autoblog |access-date=August 19, 2022 |date=March 18, 2008}}{{cite news |last=Elfman |first=Doug |title='Sopranos' ride being auctioned |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/uncategorized/sopranos-ride-being-auctioned/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 27, 2013}}

In 1996, Craig Jackson made an agreement to broadcast the auction on the new Speedvision network, later known as Speed Channel. It became the first collector car auction to be televised. The initial coverage consisted of taped highlights aired after the auction concluded. The following year, due to its popularity on the network, Barrett-Jackson was broadcast live for the first time with six hours of coverage.{{cite news |last=Kennedy |first=George |title=How Barrett-Jackson showcases the art of the classic car auction |url=https://www.boston.com/cars/car-culture/2017/07/11/how-barrett-jackson-showcases-the-art-of-the-classic-car-auction/ |access-date=August 8, 2022 |work=Boston.com |date=July 11, 2017}}{{cite web |title=Speeding Into The Future With Fox |url=https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/speeding-into-the-future-with-fox/ |website=Barrett-Jackson |access-date=August 21, 2022 |date=July 29, 2013}}{{cite web |title=Barrett-Jackson Reflects on Making Automotive Television History |url=https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/making-automotive-television-history/ |website=Barrett-Jackson |access-date=August 21, 2022 |date=September 28, 2014}} Jackson said, "When I first brought the auction to television in 1996, I wanted to bring the collector-car industry in front of a wider audience. Prior to that it was covered only by niche publications".{{cite news |last=Hennigan |first=W. J. |title=L.A. Auto Show: Q&A with collector-car auctioneer Craig Jackson |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/autos/laautoshow/la-fi-hy-craig-jackson-20131121-story.html |access-date=August 18, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=November 21, 2013}} In 2001, Speedvision was purchased by Fox Entertainment Group, which renamed it Speed Channel a year later. The network continued to broadcast auction coverage for the next decade. In 2004, Barrett-Jackson also partnered with Speed to produce a short-lived reality television series, Car Search, in which teams acquire and auction vehicles to benefit college charities.{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Steven Cole |title=The Last Great American Carnival: Under the Big Top at the Barrett-Jackson auction |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2076486/last-great-american-carnival-under-big-top-barrett-jackson-auction/ |website=Autoweek |access-date=August 21, 2022 |date=March 20, 2005}}

Speed ended operations in 2013, and was replaced by Fox Sports 1 (FS1). Auction coverage was then spread across several Fox-owned channels, including but not limited to FS1, Fox Sports 2, Fox Business Network, and National Geographic Channel. The 2013 Scottsdale auction was also broadcast on the over-the-air Fox network.{{cite web|title=Barrett-Jackson inks TV deal with Fox Sports|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/12/17/barrett-jackson-inks-tv-deal-with-fox.html|website=Phoenix Business Journal|accessdate=13 February 2015}}{{cite web|title=FOX Sports to televise 23 hours of Barrett-Jackson coverage from Reno|url=http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/fox-sports-to-televise-23-hours-of-barrett-jackson-coverage-from-reno-072414|website=FoxSports.com|accessdate=13 February 2015}}

In 2015, broadcast rights to the events were acquired from Fox by Discovery Channel and Velocity (later Motor Trend), beginning with the Scottsdale auction that year. Chris Jacobs of Overhaulin' and Ray Evernham of Velocity's AmeriCARna became the main on-air hosts, joined by Rick DeBruhl, Mike Joy, and Steve Magnante as analysts.{{cite web|title=Discovery and Velocity Channels Name New 'Barrett-Jackson Live' On-Air Team (Exclusive Video)|url=http://www.thewrap.com/discovery-and-velocity-channels-name-new-barrett-jackson-live-on-air-team-exclusive-video/|website=TheWrap.com|accessdate=13 February 2015}}

In January 2020, Barrett-Jackson announced a new broadcasting agreement with A&E Networks, which would see coverage and related programming carried by History and FYI.{{cite web |last=Golfen |first=Bob |title=Barrett-Jackson switches networks, leaving Discovery and joining A+E |url=https://journal.classiccars.com/2020/01/30/barrett-jackson-switches-networks-leaving-discovery-and-joining-ae/ |website=The ClassicCars.com Journal |publisher=The Collector Car Network, Inc. |access-date=26 March 2021 |date=January 30, 2020}}

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Barrett-Jackson is known for its charitable donations, raising money from the auctioning of select vehicles.{{cite news |last=Garrett |first=Jerry |title=Auction Winners Pay It Forward in Arizona |url=https://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/auction-winners-pay-it-forward-in-arizona/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=January 20, 2012}}{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title=Barrett-Jackson: 2 cars auctioned for charity net a combined $725K on Thursday |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2020/01/16/10-cool-cars-being-auctioned-barrett-jackson-thursday/4480740002/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 16, 2020}}{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title=An Iowa teen asked Make-A-Wish to go to Barrett-Jackson. Once there, he helped raise $425,000 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2020/01/18/iowa-teen-helps-raise-money-make-a-wish-barrett-jackson-scottsdale/4497603002/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 18, 2020}} Auto companies often consign their first production model to Barrett-Jackson to aid in raising money for charity.{{cite news |last=Undercoffler |first=David |title=World's first 2014 Corvette sells for $1 million at auction |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2013-jan-21-la-fi-hy-autos-corvette-first-stingray-sells-20130121-story.html |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=January 21, 2013}}{{cite news |last=Undercoffler |first=David |title=World's first Corvette Stingray convertible sells for $1 million |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2013-apr-05-la-fi-hy-autos-corvette-stingray-convertible-auction-20130405-story.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=April 5, 2013}}{{cite news |last=Undercoffler |first=David |title=Ford to auction world's first 2015 Mustang GT for charity |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-ford-auction-2015-mustang-gt-charity-20131223-story.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=December 23, 2013}}{{cite web |last=McKenzie |first=Tim |title=First Retail Production 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Goes for $525K at Auction |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/first-retail-production-2023-cadillac-escalade-v-goes-for-525k-at-auction-192789.html |website=AutoEvolution |access-date=August 19, 2022 |date=July 5, 2022}} Celebrities have also consigned their vehicles for charity, including singer Steven Tyler, racecar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.,{{cite web |last=Nicole |first=James |title=Rocker, racer among stars offering charity cars at Barrett-Jackson |url=https://journal.classiccars.com/2017/01/12/rocker-racer-among-stars-offering-charity-cars-barrett-jackson/ |website=ClassicCars.com Journal |access-date=August 20, 2022 |date=January 12, 2017}} actor Gary Sinise,{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title=Gary Sinise raises $1.3 million at Barrett-Jackson to benefit wounded veterans |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2019/01/17/gary-sinise-auction-jeep-barrett-jackson-scottsdale-benefit-veterans/2595366002/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=USA Today |date=January 17, 2019}} and drummer Travis Barker.

In 2010, Craig Jackson formed the Barrett-Jackson Cancer Research Fund at TGen, in memory of his father and brother.{{cite news |last=Gonzales |first=Angela |title=Barrett-Jackson car auction raises $75K for TGen |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/health-care-daily/2016/01/barrett-jackson-car-auction-raises-75-for-tgen.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=Phoenix Business Journal |date=January 29, 2016}}{{cite news |last=Rice |first=Marjorie |title=Cars, celebrities and charity: Barrett-Jackson offers excitement while giving back |url=https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/get_out/events/cars-celebrities-and-charity-barrett-jackson-offers-excitement-while-giving-back/article_214e124c-d6a0-11e6-8497-47d183d715ef.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=East Valley Tribune |date=January 11, 2017}} Barrett-Jackson auctions have raised money to benefit other organizations as well,{{cite news |title=Barrett-Jackson auction raises $140,000 for cancer research |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2015/02/17/barrett-jackson-auction-raises-cancer-research/23559897/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=February 17, 2015}} including JDRF,{{cite web |last=Ramey |first=Jay |title=First production Shelby GT350 Mustang to be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a1913251/first-production-shelby-gt350-mustang-be-auctioned-barrett-jackson/ |website=Autoweek |access-date=August 20, 2022 |date=December 24, 2014}}{{cite web |last=Ewing |first=Steven |title=Here's Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 VIN 001 that raised $1.1 million for charity |url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-vin-001-charity-barrett-jackson/ |website=CNET |access-date=August 20, 2022 |date=January 8, 2020}} the American Heart Association (AHA), and the Bob Woodruff Foundation.{{cite news |last=Longhi |first=Lorraine |title=First production 2020 Toyota Supra sells for $2.1 million at Barrett-Jackson Saturday |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2019/01/19/barrett-jackson-cars-saturday-auction-westworld-scottsdale-larry-fitzgerald-transformers/2618173002/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 20, 2019}}

During the 2018 Scottsdale auction, Barrett-Jackson surpassed the $100 million mark for charity donations raised throughout its 47-year history. The 2018 event was attended by George W. Bush, marking the first time that a former U.S. president had visited Barrett-Jackson. Bush was present on the auction block for the sale of a 2018 Chevrolet Corvette, with the proceeds benefitting the George W. Bush Presidential Center's military service initiative.{{cite news |last=Vandell |first=Perry |title=Former President George W. Bush, Jay Leno auction Corvette, raise $1.4 million for veterans |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2018/01/20/george-w-bush-and-jay-leno-auction-corvette-raise-1-4-million-charity-aiding-post-9-11-veterans/1051480001/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 20, 2018}}

Also in 2018, Barrett-Jackson launched its Driven Hearts initiative to benefit AHA.{{cite web |last=Kozak |first=Graham |title=Last production Dodge Demon and Viper sell as a pair for $1 million |url=https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/a1700916/last-production-dodge-demon-and-viper-sell-pair-1-million/ |website=Autoweek |access-date=August 20, 2022 |date=June 27, 2018 |quote=Barrett-Jackson donated the $100,000 buy fee to its Driven Hearts campaign, which benefits the American Heart Association.}} In conjunction with this, the Arizona Department of Transportation introduced a Barrett-Jackson theme license plate, with revenue going to AHA.{{cite news |last=Craven |first=Scott |title=New Arizona license plates recognize Barrett-Jackson, Luke AFB and Science Center |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/2018/01/12/new-az-license-plates-recognize-barrett-jackson-luke-afb-science-center/1029859001/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=January 12, 2018}}

In 2001, Barrett-Jackson partnered with Mattel to release a series of Matchbox toys modeled after auctioned vehicles.{{cite news |last=Brophy |first=Nichole |title=Barrett-Jackson: A Road to Remember |url=https://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/features/features/1638-barrett-jackson-a-road-to-remember.html |access-date=July 20, 2022 |work=Arizona Foothills |date=2011 |pages=1–2}} In 2008, Sherwin-Williams and Barrett-Jackson launched a line of auto paint under the Planet Color brand. The line of 25 colors was sold in NAPA and Sherwin-Williams stores.{{Cite web |last=Writers |first=BodyShop Business Staff |date=2008-11-20 |title=Sherwin-Williams and Barrett-Jackson Launch Custom Paint Line |url=https://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/sherwin-williams-and-barrett-jackson-launch-custom-paint-line/ |access-date=2022-07-06 |website=BodyShop Business |language=en-US}}

Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Collector Car Insurance was introduced in 2009 and includes several insurance providers who meet each client's unique needs, with AIG Private Client Group serving as the primary carrier. It includes policies for homes, daily drivers, fine art and more. The company is licensed in all 50 states and also has international capability.{{cite news |title=Barrett-Jackson Introduces Collector Car Insurance Program During 7th Annual |url=https://www.recordonline.com/story/lifestyle/2009/04/13/barrett-jackson-introduces-collector-car/52031773007/ |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=Times Herald-Record |date=April 13, 2009}}{{Cite web |date=2016-01-25 |title=Barrett-Jackson renews insurance program through 2020 |url=https://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/barrett-jackson-renews-insurance-program-through-2020 |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=Auto Remarketing |language=en}}

Since 2011, Woodside Credit has been a fixture at Barrett-Jackson auctions as the exclusive automotive loan provider.{{Citation |last=Credit |first=Woodside |title=Barrett-Jackson Interview with Woodside Credit |date=2015-02-20 |url=https://vimeo.com/120182218 |access-date=2023-10-13}} During the auction, each big screen flanking the auction block has an "Estimated Monthly Payment" in the lower right-hand corner.{{Cite web |title=Barrett-Jackson's Exclusive Lender |url=https://www.woodsidecredit.com/barrett-jackson-lender-woodside-credit/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Woodside Credit |language=en-US}} The estimated payment updates in real-time and helps bidders understand the affordable monthly cost of a vehicle during the lively and fast-moving auctions.{{Cite web |date=August 17, 2021 |title=Barrett Jackson Names Woodside Credit Exclusive Collector Car Loan Provider With New Multiyear Endorsement Deal |url=https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2021/08/17/2282166/0/en/Woodside-Credit-Signs-4-Year-Exclusive-Endorsement-as-Barrett-Jackson-s-Collector-Car-Loan-Provider.html |access-date=2022-07-06 |website=www.barrett-jackson.com |language=en}}

In early 2022, Arizona governor Doug Ducey signed a law into effect allowing for the temporary removal of older vehicle identification numbers (VINs), making repairs and restoration easier. Barrett-Jackson advocated the change, which applies to vehicles manufactured prior to 1981, when 17-digit VINs were standardized. Craig Jackson noted that the placement of VINs on older vehicles tends to be random, thus interfering with restoration work.{{cite web |last=Golfen |first=Bob |title=Barrett-Jackson, SEMA convince Arizona to change onerous VIN law |url=https://journal.classiccars.com/2022/03/28/barrett-jackson-sema-convince-arizona-to-change-onerous-vin-law/ |website=ClassicCars.com Journal |access-date=August 21, 2022 |date=March 28, 2022}}{{cite web |last=Symes |first=Steven |title=Arizona Just Made Removing VIN Plates Legal |url=https://news.yahoo.com/arizona-just-made-removing-vin-160000273.html |website=Yahoo |access-date=August 20, 2022 |date=August 8, 2022}}

The 2007 Scottsdale auction featured the last authenticated race car created by the Ramchargers, a former drag racing team that had been staffed by Chrysler employees. After the car sold for $300,000, owner David Clabuesch accused Barrett-Jackson of ending the auctioneering prematurely, resulting in a lower-than-expected sale price. After the sale, Barrett-Jackson sued Clabuesch for "outrageous and defamatory actions," including chaining the car's wheels at the auction tent and putting up a sign calling its sale "void".{{cite web|url=http://www.citmedialaw.org/threats/barrett-jackson-auction-co-v-clabuesch|title=Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. v. Clabuesch|publisher=Digital Media Law Project|accessdate=3 November 2014}} In 2008, Barrett-Jackson announced a settlement in which Clabuesch exonerated the company of all allegations.{{cite web|url=http://auctionpublicity.com/2008/01/10/barrett-jackson-auction-company-announces-settlement-of-defamation-suit/|title=Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Announces Settlement of Defamation Suit|work=AuctionPublicity.com|accessdate=3 November 2014}}{{cite news |last=Hogan |first=Donna |title=Barrett-Jackson settles suit with angry seller |url=https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/news/barrett-jackson-settles-suit-with-angry-seller/article_cc1082ac-b7ba-5f17-83de-6e265572cecc.html |access-date=August 20, 2022 |work=East Valley Tribune |date=January 9, 2008}}

During the same auction, Keith Martin, editor of Sports Car Market and a member of Speed Channel's on-air commentary team for the auction, was ejected by Barrett-Jackson. At the time, Sports Car Market had run unfavorable editorials about the state of the collector car industry and whether some cars were worth the high dollars being spent on them, though the magazine did not mention Barrett-Jackson or any other firm by name.{{cite web |url=http://www.sportscarmarket.com/articles/archives/982 |title=Sports Car Market Magazine > Beanie Babies and Muscle Cars |accessdate=2008-01-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080121172537/http://www.sportscarmarket.com/articles/archives/982 |archivedate=2008-01-21 }} During the auction, Martin allegedly made comments about company business practices and the quality of cars sold; according to Barrett-Jackson, he told people in the media center to leave and attend the auction of a competitor. He was dropped as a Speed commentator, at the request of Barrett-Jackson.[http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0119auction0119martin.html Golfen, Bob "Collector-car writer ejected from show" The Arizona Republic January 19, 2007]{{Cite web |url=http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20070129%2FFREE%2F70129002&SearchID=73271143407621 |title=Gritzinger, Bob "You're Outta Here - Old cars guru gets the boot from Barrett-Jackson" AutoWeek January 29, 2007 |access-date=June 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080121224333/http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20070129%2FFREE%2F70129002&SearchID=73271143407621 |archive-date=January 21, 2008 |url-status=dead }}

• Auction theory
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• Classic car
• Game theory
• Online auction business model
• Winner's curse

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• [http://www.barrett-jackson.com/ Barrett-Jackson Auction Company homepage]

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