SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – March 27, 2021 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, raised more than $5.8 million for charity at the just-concluded 2021 Scottsdale Auction through the sale of a record number of VIN 001 and first production vehicles offered at auction. In total, nine vehicles were sold to benefit charity, which was headlined by the sale of the 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 VIN 001 (Lot #3007), which raised $2.5 million benefiting Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Big hearted giving continued on Saturday with the sale of the 2021 Ford Bronco 2-Door VIN 001 Lot #3008, for $1.075 million with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting the National Forest Foundation and Outward Bound. To date, Barrett-Jackson has helped raise more than $133 million for more than 130 local and national charitable organizations.

“Barrett-Jackson and the collector car hobby really stepped up for charity in Scottsdale,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We helped raise millions of dollars through the sale of nine charity vehicles, which included a record number of VIN 001 and first production models ever offered at auction. We’re grateful to our partners at Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and GMC chose to leverage the Barrett-Jackson stage and give collectors the opportunity to own a piece of history and also benefit critical organizations. I continue to be inspired by their commitment to supporting those who need our help the most.”

Bidding on charity vehicles kicked off Thursday with the sale of a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR race car (Lot #3000) that sold for $115,000 to benefit Arizona Animal Welfare League. Raced by seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, this Lowe’s #48 race car competed in the 2003 Save Mart 350 at the legendary Sonoma Raceway road course. A pair of 2022 Cadillacs – including the CT4-V Blackwing VIN 001 (Lot #3001) that hammered in at $165,000, and a CT5-V Blackwing VIN 001 (Lot #3002) that sold for $265,000 – raised a total of $430,000 to benefit Black Ambition, a project of PolicyLink.

“The compassion of the collector car community is unbelievable,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “This week, we opened our hearts wider and dug deeper into our wallets to help raise money and awareness for the people and causes we all care so much about. We couldn’t be more thankful for the companies and bidders who stand with us to make our communities better for everyone.”

On Friday, Lot #3003, the first retail production 2020 Chevrolet Convertible hammered in at $400,000 to benefit United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition VIN 001 (Lot # 3004) sold for $410,000 with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Also on Friday, $500,000 was raised to benefit JDRF with the sale of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback VIN 001 (Lot #3005).

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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 private collections. The company produces live auction across the country, as well as Online Only auctions throughout the year. With broadcast partners FYI and HISTORY, Barrett-Jackson will feature live television coverage in 2021, as well as all the cars, all the time via the live stream on Barrett-Jackson.com. 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 www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.

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