Scottsdale Moves Forward With Barrett-Jackson Fall Auction

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — With large events and gatherings out of the question amid the coronavirus pandemic, Barrett-Jackson's 2020 Fall Auction is having to make some major changes to take place, with public health at the forefront.

Set to start Oct. 22 and run through Oct. 24, Barrett-Jackson will take over WestWorld of Scottsdale. But general admission tickets will not be sold this year. Instead, only bidders, consignors and their guests will be allowed at the venue. Physical distancing will be required for the select group of in-person attendees. You can register as a bidder on the Barrett-Jackson website.

It will be broadcast live across A+E Networks, including FYI and the History Channel, so classic car enthusiasts can watch from the comfort of their couches.

“We look forward to reconnecting with the collector car community during our live Fall Auction next week in Scottsdale,” Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, said in an Oct. 16 statement. “Though we’re limited to the number of guests we can host at WestWorld, thanks to our partnership with FYI and History, the Barrett-Jackson experience will be enjoyed by millions of enthusiasts around the world."

Viewers can tune in to FYI on Oct. 22 from noon-5 p.m., Oct. 23 from noon to 7 p.m. and on Oct. 24 from noon to 7 p.m. on History.

Notable cars up for auction include a 2012 Lexus LFA, a 2018 Ford GT, a 1970 Plymouth HEMI ’Cuda and a 1968 Pontiac Firebird Resto-Mod.

The three-day event is being held in lieu of previously scheduled Las Vegas and Palm Beach, Fla. events. Barrett-Jackson is based in Scottsdale.

In addition to cars, over 350 authentic pieces of automotive memorabilia will be up for auction, including more than 20 neon signs. Some of the standouts are a rare and all-original 1940s Dodge Automobiles marquee sign, a Chevrolet Super Service sign from the 1930s-40s and a Mobil Oil Pegasus neon from the 1950s.