While many car enthusiasts flock to the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale car auction to see vintage, unique and new car models, others go to catch a glimpse of some of the celebrity-owned vehicles up for auction.
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 auction will take place Jan. 18-26. The event starts Friday, Jan. 17, with a Rock the Block concert with Sammy Hagar and Friends (Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson and Kenny Aronoff) as the headliners.
And no sweat if you can’t make it to WestWorld of Scottsdale in person. You have plenty of ways to catch all nine days of fun live on TV and streaming.
Here are some of the celebrity and one-of-a-kind vehicles you can see across the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025.
Celebrity cars at Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2025
Here are the celebrity cars, motorcycles and custom golf carts at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale this year.
- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar’s 1962 Ford Thunderbird restored to original specs with its 290ci engine paired with an automatic transmission. Hagar recalls cruising with his Montrose bandmates in this car, making it a notable part of rock history. Lot #1071.1. (Hagar’s one-of-a-kind 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari sold for a record $4.67 million in 2024.)
- Actor Milo Ventimiglia’s 1967 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle purchased from its original owner and used to prepare for Ventimiglia’s 2020 Evel Knievel mini-series. The motorcycle is original with no modifications. Lot #153.2
- Ventimiglia’s 2021 BMW R nineT motorcycle purchased to be ridden by his character Charlie in the ABC television series “The Company You Keep.” Aesthetic modifications include Oberon bar end mirrors, Daedalus fender eliminator and Rizoma low-profile front signals and exhaust. Lot #153.1
- 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda formerly owned by actor Nicolas Cage is powered by a matching-numbers 426-425hp HEMI engine and a 4-speed transmission with a Super Track Pak Dana axle with 4.10 gears finished in triple-black. Lot #1401.
- Actress Lucille Ball’s personal custom-built golf cart. Lot #155.
- Comedian and host of NBC’s The Tonight Show Johnny Carson’s 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission finished in an Artic White exterior over an Anthracite leather interior. Lot #522.
Movie and TV cars at Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2025
Pop culture fanatics can see recreations of some of the most recognizable vehicles in film and television from the Dr. Steward A. Berkowitz Collection. Here’s a selection:
- 1962 Volkswagen Beetle “Herbie” recreation as seen in the 1969 film “The Love Bug.” Lot #140.1.
- 1989 Chevrolet Corvette “Speed Racer” recreation. A recreation of “Mach 5” as seen in the “Speed Racer” television series that aired from 1967-1968. Lot #165.1.
- 1974 Ford Econoline “Mystery Machine” recreation as seen in the “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” television series that aired from 1969-1976. Lot #168.
- 1968 Ford “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” recreation as seen in the 1968 film “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” starring Dick Van Dyke. This vehicle has a brass plate autographed by Van Dyke. Lot #168.1
- 1959 Cadillac Miller & Meteor “Ghostbusters” recreation of the Ectomobile (“Ecto-1”) used in the 1984 film. Lot#785.
- 1966 Ford Galaxie #3 “Batmobile” as seen in the “Batman” television series that aired from 1966-1968 and the 1966 film “Batman the Movie.” Lot #1414. Also up for sale are recreations of the “Batcycle” (Lot #470) “Batgirl Cycle” (Lot #470.1), “Batcopter” (Lot #471), “Batboat” (Lot #471.1) and, “Jokermobile” (Lot #472).
To see the full list of the Dr. Steward A. Berkowitz collection and all the cars on the docket, visit barrett-jackson.com.
More of the coolest cars at Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2025
We reached out to the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale team to see which cars they’re most excited to see on the auction block this year.
- 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort: One of 292 models made for its year, powered by the original 2.85-liter flat-6 engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Lot #1381.
- 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe: One of 311 hand-built for its year, powered by an original fuel-injected 3.0-liter inline-6 engine and 4-speed manual transmission. In factory color combo of Graphite Gray over Light Gray. Lot #1406.
- 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Reimagined by Singer: Reimagined date of June 16, 2023, powered by a 4.0-liter engine by Ed Pink and 6-speed manual transmission. Has Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, Michelin PS4S tires, premium leather interior, custom green paint and 24-karat gold accents. Lot #1399.
- 2022 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimate: One of 350 built, 220-mph performer with a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 780bhp and ISR gearbox, 4ED, 4-wheel steering, 4 Active Suspension. Lot #1383.
- 2014 Pagani Huayra: Powered by a twin-turbo V12 hypercar engine with 730-hp and active aerodynamics. Includes $180,000 Tempesta Package. One of 100 produced for its year. Lot #1385.
- 1965 Ford Mustang FIA GT350 Competition Continuation Model: Powered by a full cast-iron 289ci engine with the C6FE, one 4-barrel carburetor and a dual-point ignition system, paired with a BorgWarner aluminum 4-speed transmission. Lot #1395.
- 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird: One of only 135 produced for its year, powered by original matching-numbers 426ci V8 engine paired with an upgraded 18-spline A833 HEMI 4-speed manual transmission. Lot #1355.
- 1977 Ford F-150 Custom Pickup “Hoonitruck”: Created by Ken Block and the Hoonigan team for viral Gymkhana drift video series. Powered by a 914hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. Lot #1365.
What are the dates for Barrett-Jackson 2025?
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 auction runs Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 18-26.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 location
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 auto auction is at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road.
How much are Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale tickets?
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 tickets start at $19 for adults for one-day general admission.
Details: 480-421-6694, barrett-jackson.com.
Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix.
