The 2025 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction delivered another unforgettable year for collector-car enthusiasts, with jaw-dropping sales and electrifying moments in the world of high-performance and classic vehicles.
The highlight of the auction was the sale of the first retail 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick secured the historic vehicle, bidding an astounding $3.7 million. This single sale accounted for over half of the event’s $5.2 million raised for charity, with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts for victims of California wildfires and southeastern U.S. hurricanes.
Another notable charity auction was the sale of the radically customized 1962 Dodge Power Wagon, known as “Project S.W.E.A.T.,” which brought in $1.5 million. The combination of high-profile bidders and unique vehicles helped make Barrett-Jackson’s 2025 charity sales a resounding success.
In the non-charity segment, a 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster stood out with a closing bid of $2.2 million. Limited to just 30 units, the 1,817-horsepower hypercar boasts a staggering top speed of 265 mph (426 km/h). Other high-ticket vehicles included a 2014 Pagani Huayra with the Tempesta Package, fetching $1.925 million, and a rare 2020 Ford GT Liquid Carbon Edition, previously owned by music star DJ Marshmello, which sold for $1.76 million.
The auction also saw a 2022 Ford GT with only 16 miles on the odometer sell for $1.1 million, while a classic 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing continued to captivate with its timeless appeal.
Elizabeth Puckett