Time and time again, we get proof that resto-mods are in a major second coming in the modern collector scene, and this latest Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction is another piece of proof!
During the April 11-13, 2019 auction, a total of 632 vehicles sold for over $30.18 million with an astonishing 98.9 percent sell-through-rate.
“This year’s Palm Beach Auction was extraordinary, fueled by the momentum we ignited in Scottsdale,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The atmosphere on Super Saturday in Palm Beach felt like it did back in Scottsdale, with excitement fueled in part by the sale of dozens of world-class Resto-Mods. We also enjoyed several inspiring moments throughout our largest three-day Florida auction, including the sale of three vehicles that raised $550,000 for charity. We set a land-speed record in Scottsdale and turned around again and did it in Palm Beach. Our 17th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction was one for the history books.”
The top 10 vehicles sold during the 2019 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction included:
- 1947 Buick Super 8 Custom Convertible (Lot #735) sold for $412,500
- 2012 Lexus LFA (Lot #742) sold for $352,000
- 2018 McLaren 720s (Lot #743) sold for $324,500
- 2017 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Convertible (Lot #749) sold for $297,000
- 1957 Chevrolet Bal Air Custom Hardtop (Lot #731) sold for $286,000
- 2017 Dodge Viper ACR (Lot #722) sold for $286,000
- 2005 Ford GT (Lot #740) sold for $275,000
- 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe (Lot #734) sold for $275,000
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom Convertible (Lot #730) sold for $253,000
- 1967 Shelby Cobra CSX 4000 Roadster (Lot #745) sold for $231,000
Amongst the top selling 1980s and 1990s cars that crossed the block in Palm Beach were:
- 1989 Porsche 930 Turbo Cabriolet (Lot #727) sold for $143,000
- 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra R (Lot #674.1) sold for $132,000
- 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo (Lot #705.1) sold for $99,000
- 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo Liftback (Lot #680.1) sold for $62,700
“Barrett-Jackson is the only auction to offer such an eclectic and exciting mix of collectible vehicles,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “From a re-creation of the Ford LTD from the film ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ (Lot #375) to a world-class 1947 Buick Super 8 Resto-Mod (Lot #735), the diversity of our dockets appeals to veteran collectors, as well as younger buyers. This rising generation of collectors has been watching our auctions on television, igniting a new wave of passion for this incredible hobby. We look forward to adding to our momentum again during our Northeast Auction at Mohegan Sun this June.”
