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18 BARRETT-JACKSON EXPERIENCE SPRING 2024begin crossing the auction block on Monday. Other attractions for guests to enjoy throughout the day included the Monster Energy BMX Show, thrill rides by Dodge and Toyota, Ram and Toyota dirt rides, Volvo and Dodge driving experiences, live music, indoor and outdoor dining, and hundreds of sponsor and exhibitor displays.In keeping with Barrett-Jackson tradition, the night before vehicles took center stage, the auction arena was transformed into a chic setting for Sunday night’s Opening Night Gala. The acclaimed Emerald City Band rocked the house and kept guests on their feet all night. A special highlight was a salute to the men, women and K-9s of the Scottsdale Police Department.Let the Bidding Begin!The first winning bid of the 2024 Scottsdale event echoed through the auction pavilion on Monday, January 22, as exquisite automobilia items began crossing the block and heading to new homes, with a 1930s Ford Automobiles neon porcelain sign (Lot #7499.1) taking top honors for the day. Collector cars powered the afternoon, as bidders and enthusiasts filled the arena to witness over 120 vehicles that represented decades of automotive history take center stage, ranging from a 1928 Ford Model A custom coupe to modern marvels such as a 2010 Porsche Panamera S.Tuesday’s action saw the first collector car to hit six figures: a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible (Lot #181) previously owned by rocker Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue, which crossed the block for $110,000. The Bowtie brand continued to dominate the day’s top sellers, with a custom 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible (Lot #195) selling for $121,000. Walking away with top honors in the morning’s Automobilia Auction was Lot #8401, a 1950s RPM Aviation Oils porcelain sign that sold for $57,500. Tuesday also marked the first day of live TV coverage on FYI, as well as the first of several complimentary collector car symposiums, providing guests with intriguing in-depth looks behind the hobby through the eyes of expert panelists.Barrett-Jackson motored into midweek action on Wednesday, with the auction arena at standing-roomonly capacity and enthusiastic bidding resulting in over 20 auction world records being set. The day’s top-selling vehicle was Lot #468, a custom 2009 Chevrolet Corvette that crossed the block for $128,700, followed closely by Lot #464, a 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake, that went to a new home for $126,500.Charity Sales, Block Stars and Rock StarsOn Thursday, January 25, one of the most heartfelt moments on the Barrett-Jackson block was the sale of the first of the auction’s four charity vehicles. Lot #3000, a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LZ, brought the gavel down on a winning bid of $220,000, with an additional $50,000 generously donated by philanthropist and longtime member of the Barrett-Jackson family, Michelle Mauzy. With no fees or commissions added to charity cars, 100% of the sale price went directly to The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation, which aims to raise awareness of amyloidosis and raise funds for educational and research purposes. The day’s top collector car sales included a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 (Lot #792.1), a 2023 Dodge Challenger