A week in, the top results at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 collector car auction are for two charity lots: a 1972 Chevrolet C50 Custom Pickup and a 2005 Ford GT.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Sale 2026
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Sale 2026: January 17 to 28, 2026, at the Westworld of Scottsdale in Arizona, USA. Although Mecum starts the American collector car auction season in early to mid-January in Kissimmee, Florida, with an incredibly successful 2026 sale, the first major car auction series of the year is traditionally in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Barrett-Jackson offers the biggest show.
- In 2025, Barrett-Jackson earned $198 million by selling 2013 car lots and $5.2 million from 957 pieces of automobilia. A further $6.2 million was raised for charity.
- In 2024, Barrett-Jackson earned $200.9 million by selling 2016 car lots (100% sell-through). A further million dollars were raised for charity.
- In 2023, Barrett-Jackson earned $184.2 million from selling 1907 cars and $6.41 million from automobilia. Barrett-Jackson also raised $1.89 million for charity from five cars to surpass the $150 million milestone for funds raised for charity to date.
- In 2022, Barrett-Jackson earned around $195.9 million with a 100% sell-through rate on 1,841 cars and $7.3 million on 1,153 pieces of automobilia for a total of over $203.2 million. Additionally, Barrett-Jackson raised $8.8 million on ten charity lots.
Top Results at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 Car Auction
The top results at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale January 2026 collector car auction, after seven auction days with the Saturday highlights still to come, were:
| R | Year | Car | Price ($) |
| 1 | 1972 | Chevrolet C50 Custom Pickup by Constance Nunes* | 875,000 |
| 2 | 2005 | Ford GT* | 550,000 |
| 3 | 1095 | Lincoln Continental Custom Convertible | 330,000 |
| 4 | 2016 | Dodge Viper ACR | 330,000 |
| 5 | 1955 | Chevrolet Cameo Custom Pickup | 330,000 |
| 6 | 1969 | Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS | 330,000 |
NOTE: Preliminary results including premium. * Charity lots.
Million Dollar Cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 Sale
The million-dollar cars will follow on Saturday, 24 January 2026. In 2025, the results were led by the first production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 VIN001, which sold for $3,700,000. The same result was achieved on the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 VIN 001 70th Anniversary Edition at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2022 sale.
It is quite likely that the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Stars & Steel Limited Edition will lead the results at the end of the auction, but several further million-dollar results are likely on Saturday night.
Top Charity Lot Cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 Auction
Barrett-Jackson’s tradition of selling cars for charity at its auctions continued at the Scottsdale January 2026 sale with some spectacular results.
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction 2026 included nine cars sold for charity, with two million dollars raised even before the sale of the two top special charity car lots still scheduled for Saturday night:
| R | Year | Car | Price ($) |
| 1 | 1972 | Chevrolet C50 Custom Pickup by Constance Nunes | 875,000 |
| 2 | 2005 | Ford GT | 550,000 |
| 3 | 2025 | Indian Sport Chief Rt Motorcycle | 180,000 |
| 4 | 1965 | Ford Mustang Custom Convertible | 110,000 |
| 5 | 2018 | Jeep Wrangler Unlimied Rubicon Custom SUV | 110,000 |
| 6 | 1957 | Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Coupe | 100,000 |
| 7 | 2004 | AM General Humvee M1152A1 | 75,000 |
| 8 | 2026 | Ford Mustang Dark Horse Sc Track Pack, VIN001 | STB |
| 9 | 2026 | Chevrolet Corvette Stars & Steel Limited Edition ZR1X | STB |
NOTE: STB — still to be sold on Saturday, 24 January.
The charity cars in the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 collector car auction were all donated, with 100% of the hammer price going towards respective charities.
Chevrolet donated a one-of-one 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Stars & Steel Limited Edition with a “one of one” exterior color and “Stars and Steel”-inspired design. Commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, this all-wheel-drive electrified ZR1X Corvette produces 1,250 horsepower from its turbocharged LT7 engine and electric front-drive unit. ZR1X is the ultimate expression of Corvette’s no-compromise eighth-generation mid-engine platform. The entire hammer price will benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit organization that honors fallen first responders and supports injured veterans and their families through mortgage-free homes and financial assistance.
Ford Motor Company donated the new 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Track Pack Special Edition, VIN 001, to benefit Breakthrough T1D, a leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes research.
The 1972 Chevrolet C50 custom pickup built by Constance Nunes of CARS by Constance “collected” $875,000, by being sold four times in succession. The truck first crossed the block for $200,000, then was donated back immediately; it sold a second time for $275,000. The winning bidder returned it for a third run, raising another $250,000. In an extraordinary, history‑making moment, the C50 was donated back yet again and sold for a fourth time, adding $150,000 more to the cause. In total, $875,000 was raised for the ForeBatten Foundation, which delivers hope, funds critical research, and supports families while helping give children affected by Batten disease the best possible life and shining a vital spotlight on the urgency to find new treatments.
- The custom 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air benefited the TechForce Foundation through the CRC Build for the Future Scholarship Program.
- The 2025 Indian Sport Chief RT Motorcycle benefited Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders.
- The 1965 Ford Mustang convertible Resto-Mod benefited notMYkid, which provides prevention, early intervention, and counseling support to youth and families through school-based education, mental health services, and parent resources for challenges, including substance use, mental health struggles, stress, anxiety, depression, peer pressure, and digital well-being.
- A 2004 AM General Humvee M1152A1 benefited The Fighter Country Foundation, which supports the men, women, and families of Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.
- A 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon benefited Richard Rawlings’ Gas Monkey Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting first responders and advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s.
- The 2005 Ford GT benefited the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation, which is dedicated to raising brain health awareness and resources to support people and families who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or concussion diagnosis.
Several further cars in the regular auction were also sold to benefit charities. However, these non-official charity lots were subject to the normal auction premium and other related charges.
Top Automobilia Sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026
Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale collector car auction is also famous for the fabulous automobilia on sale. After seven auction days, with the final weekend still to come, the top three automobilia lots were:
- $80,500 — 1920s Maple Leaf Gasoline Clear Vision Model.
- $78,200 — Circa 1950s Airport Motel Neon Porcelain Sign.
- $46,000 — 1950s Porky’s Drive-In Neon Porcelain Sign.
Scottsdale and Arizona Car Auctions 2026
Many auction houses have sales during the annual Scottsdale week in Arizona, USA, in late January 2026, including amongst others:
- Barett-Jackson: 17 to 25 January 2026 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Bonhams: 23 January 2026 att he Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- RM Sotheby’s: 23 January 2026 at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Gooding & Company: no Scottsdale auction scheduled in 2026.