The 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction delivered another strong showing, generating more than $191 million in total sales during its eight-day run from Jan. 17 through Jan. 25. While slightly below the previous year’s total, the results underscored the event’s continued role as a cornerstone of the collector car calendar.
Held at WestWorld of Scottsdale, the auction marked the 54th edition of Barrett-Jackson’s flagship event and once again served as the unofficial kickoff to the Valley’s winter and spring tourism season. Organizers said the auction drew approximately 6,500 registered bidders, all competing on vehicles offered with no reserve.
In total, 1,911 collector vehicles crossed the block over the course of the week. The no-reserve format, a longtime hallmark of the Scottsdale auction, ensured that every vehicle sold to the highest bidder regardless of price. That approach continues to attract both seasoned collectors and first-time participants, contributing to the scale and pace of the event…