Classic car auctions stay strong
Classic car and art auctions topped $600 million in March [https://cnbc.com/2026/03/12/classic-car-art-auctions-results-wealth-resilience.html], signaling resilient demand for rare collectibles. The Barrett-Jackson auction's most expensive car of 2026 drew global attention [https://impactwealth.org/most-expensive-car-barrett-jackson-2026].
Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction in January saw a 99% sell-through rate across 1,835 vehicles, generating over $191 million in sales. A one-of-one 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Stars & Steel Limited Edition was the highest-selling car, fetching $2.6 million for charity. Celebrities like Tim Allen and Drew Brees were in attendance. The March auctions saw modern hypercars leading the way, with a Gulf Blue Porsche Carrera GT setting a record at $6.7M. Gooding Christie's 2-day auction generated over $72 million in sales with a 94% sell-through rate. RM Sotheby's also saw strong Ferrari sales, with a 2004 Enzo selling for €8.1 million. Barrett-Jackson raised $3.855 million for charity during its Saturday sale, with help from the Corvette ZR1X and a 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe also brought in $2.53 million for the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation. Automobilia also saw increased interest, with $4.7 million in sales.
