The Barrett-Jackson auctions are known as "The World's Greatest Collector Car Events" and the 2009 auction is coming soon, and it surely will not disappoint. January 11-18 collectors, celebrities, Joe six-packs and everyone in between will convene in Scottsdale, Arizona for one of the largest car auctions in the world.
This year's auction will surely be as grand as ever, but the economic downturn has made its effect. Ford Mustangs are always out in force at the Barrett-Jackson auction, but this year they are down in numbers. Last year's auction had nearly 100 Mustangs up for bidding, but this year the lists have them down to around 55.
Highlights for Mustang enthusiasts will be twofold this year. First, Ford will be selling the very first 2010 Mustang GT at auction in an effort to help promote their newly refreshed pony car's launch. Second, Ford along with long time collaborator Carroll Shelby will come together once again to auction off the first 2010 Shelby GT500.
Other worthwhile Stangs up for bidding will include Jack Roush’s personal prototype “BlackJack” Mustang coupe, a 2008 Mustang GT hat was featured on Spike TV’s “Powerblock”, a Shelby GT Barrett-Jackson edition convertible, along with the usual fare of 60’s GT500’s & GT350’s, Boss 429’s and Cobra Jets.
All the action will be available to us mere mortals (aka, those without millions or the ability to get to Scottsdale) via SPEED channel, who will be providing us with 39 hours of LIVE coverage of the event. The TV times, and a list of the 55 Mustangs on the block are available
here.
[source] Mustangblog
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