See celebrity cars sold at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale over time

• The Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been a major event for car enthusiasts since 1971.
• The auction has featured vehicles previously owned by celebrities like Bret Michaels, Dean Martin and former U.S. President Richard Nixon.

The annual Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been the home of car enthusiasts who are interested in buying celebrity-owned or rare cars for more than five decades.

Since 1971, car aficionados have gathered in the Scottsdale area for one of the world’s most recognizable car auctions. Cars owned by celebrities such as Justin Bieber, John Elway, Dean Martin, Johnny Cash, Brett Michaels, Travis Barker and Howard Hughes have been auctioned off there over the years.

The auction has previously featured sales of vehicles like a 1956 Bentley S1 that was driven by John Lennon and a 1961 Ol’ Yaller that was driven in a film by Elvis Presley.

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Which celebrity cars were available at the 2026 Barrett-Jackson auction?

While many famously owned vehicles have gone on the auction block in Scottsdale over time, the cars that were parked at the 2026 Barrett-Jackson event included the following celebrity-owned models:

• Kevin Hart’s 2024 Ford Bronco Custom SUV: Designed and owned by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, this vehicle is powered by a 2.7-liter Ford EcoBoost V6 engine backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission and features a Fox Factory Racing suspension and the exterior is finished in Triple Black with a matte black trim.

• Linda Perry’s 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible: Owned for 20 years by singer-songwriter and producer Linda Perry, this vehicle is powered by a 350ci V8 engine with a 4-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 receive an opportunity to join Linda Perry for an afternoon recording session.

What is the most expensive car sold at Barrett-Jackson 2026?

1. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe: $2,530,000
2. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster: $1,870,000
3. 2019 McLaren Senna: $1,870,000
4. 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO : $1,622,500
5. 2021 McLaren Elva: $1,512,500
6. 2022 Ford GT ’64 Heritage Edition: $1,237,500
7. 1966 Lincoln Continental Custom Convertible: $1,100,000
8. 2023 Porsche Brabus 900 Rocket R: $1,100,000
9. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 “Big Tank” Split-Window Coupe: $1,100,000
10. 2022 Ford GT: $1,100,000