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Every year, car enthusiasts from all over the country gather at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auto Auction in Arizona to get an up-close look at hundreds of vintage, unique, and brand-new car models on display and for sale.
But some enthusiasts love going to Barrett-Jackson to see the cars of their favorite celebrities. Previous entries have included a restored 1962 Ford Thunderbird owned by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar, a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda owned by Nicolas Cage, and even a golf cart custom-built by Lucille Ball.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale’s 2026 Auction will be held from January 17th to 25th, opening with a Rock the Block concert on Friday, January 16th with performances by Cole Swindell and Chase Rice.
If you can’t go to Westworld in Scottsdale in person, that’s okay. There are many ways to watch 9 Days of Fun live on TV or stream.
Here are 10 of the coolest celebrities and unique vehicles you can see at Barrett-Jackson 2026.
Barrett-Jackson Coolest Cars to Cross the Auction Block in 2026
- 2017 Dodge Viper ACR Snakeskin Green Edition (Lot #1417): Powered by a 645-horsepower 8.4-liter V10 and six-speed engine, this is the 22nd of 31 Snakeskin Green Edition ACRs built to commemorate the final year of Viper production.
- 2023 BRABUS 900 Rocket R (Lot #1383): One of only two built for legal use in the United States, and one of only 25 built worldwide, it is based on the Porsche 992.1 Turbo S Coupe, nicknamed the Blue Magic due to its Mexican Blue interior and exterior paint.
- 2021 Ford Shelby GT500KR Widebody (Lot #1311.1): It is equipped with a 5.2-liter V8 engine with a supercharger and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It consists of the Widebody Package developed and installed by Shelby American in Las Vegas.
- 2022 Ford GT ’64 Heritage Edition (Lot #1382): Equipped with a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The exterior is finished in the Heritage Edition livery created to honor the GT/101, the first 1964 Ford GT prototype that launched Ford’s Le Mans racing program.
- Kevin Hart’s 2024 Ford Bronco Custom SUV (Lot #1329.1): Designed and owned by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, the vehicle is powered by a 2.7-liter Ford EcoBoost V6 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission, has Fox Factory Racing suspension, and is finished in triple black with matte black trim.
- Linda Perry’s 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible (Lot #4009): Owned for 20 years by singer-songwriter and producer Linda Perry, it is powered by a 350ci V8 engine with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in black with white Le Mans stripes, a black interior, and a black convertible top. The winning bidder will have the opportunity to join Linda Perry for an afternoon recording session.
- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Split Window Coupe (Lot #1368): Built by Jeff Hayes Customs, it is powered by a 540 hp LS3 Hot Cam engine and is mated to a 4L70E automatic overdrive transmission on an Art Morrison sports chassis.
- 1971 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne Super Custom Pickup (Lot #1331): This custom short-bed four-wheel-drive pickup was built by JPS Customs and is powered by a GM Performance ZZ 632ci V8 engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and Atlas transfer case.
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe (Lot #1340.1): This custom Camaro is powered by a 632ci big-block Chevrolet V8 engine with 8-stack fuel injection that produces 850 horsepower and is mated to a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission.
- 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car (Lot #137): 61st of 6,502 pace cars produced in 1978. This model is powered by a 350/185 horsepower L48 V8 engine mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission.
What are the Barrett-Jackson dates in 2026?
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale’s 2025 Auction will be held from Saturday to Sunday, January 17-25.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Location in 2026
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale’s 2025 Auto Auction will be held at Westworld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale.
How much are Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale tickets?
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 tickets start at $27 for adults for one-day general admission.
Meredith G. White covers entertainment, arts and culture for the Arizona Republic; azcentral.com. She writes about the latest news on video games, TV, and things to do in metro Phoenix.
