Photographs: Lee Jae Won/Reuters
A company, Barrett-Jackson Auction, set up camp this month in Scotsdale, Arizona, United States, to sell dozens of its amazing classic cars to the highest bidder, according to Business Insider.
Let's take a look at 25 cars that were sold for jaw-dropping prices at the auction.
Source: Business Insider
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1955 Lincoln Future concept
Price: $4.6 million
Overall rank: 1
The most expensive car sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction, this 1955 Lincoln Future concept was converted into the original Batmobile for $15,000. On January 19, it sold for a whopping $4.6 million.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1947 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand sport
Price: $2.04 million
Overall rank: 2
A Scotsdale buyer paid $2.04 million for this 1947 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand sport, with black paint and a red leather interior.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
Price: $2.04 million
Overall rank: 3
Clark Gable bought this 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe for $7,295. On January 19, it sold for $2.04 million.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1934 Duesenberg
Price: $1.43 million
Overall rank: 4
One of a dozen Murphy Beverlys built, this gold 1934 Duesenberg with a three-speed manual transmission was worth $1.43 million.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1956 Diablo Concept Convertible
Price: $1.38 million
Overall rank: 5
Sold for $1.38 million, the 1956 Diablo Concept Convertible is huge: nearly 21 feet long.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS
Price: $1.32 million
Overall rank: 6
A buyer paid for $1.32 million for this rare 1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS, the most expensive car ever produced in Italy.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Delahaye Type 175
Price: $1.21 million
Overall rank: 7
The decadent, French-built Delahaye Type 175 had interior fixtures plated in 14-karat gold. This 1949 model sold for $1.21 million.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1914 Mercedes Open Front Town Car
Price: $962,000
Overall rank: 8
This 1914 Mercedes Open Front Town Car was built in Germany and sold in California. At Scotsdale, it sold for $962,000.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Packard Panther
Price: $825,000
Overall rank: 9
This is the first Packard Panther ever built. The fully restored 1954 convertible was bought for $825,000 in Scotsdale.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1927 Type 38
Price: $715,000
Overall rank: 10
According to Barrett-Jackson, the 1927 Type 38 is one of the best Bugattis ever built. This blue model fetched $715,000.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB
Price: $495,000
Overall rank: 11
A Scotsdale buyer spent $495,000 for this 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB, which has just 9,769 miles on the odometer.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1962 Corvette
Price: $396,000
Overall rank: 12
This customiased take on the 1962 Corvette won the GM Design Award for Best Hot Rod at SEMA in 2009. It was auctioned for $396,000.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Silver Cloud I Mulliner Drophead Coupe
Price: $368,500
Overall rank: 13
Rolls-Royce made only 12 of the Silver Cloud I Mulliner Drophead Coupe. This one sold for $368,500 in Scotsdale.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
L-88 Corvette
Price: $280,500
Overall rank: 14
The last L-88 Corvette built by Chevrolet, in 1969, this green beauty sold for $280,500.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
La Salle C-Hawk
Price: $269,500
Overall rank: 15
One lucky buyer took home this 1939 hand-crafted, all-steel La Salle C-Hawk from Cadillac, for $269,500.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1934 Silver Arrow
Price: $258,500
Overall rank: 16
This white 1934 Silver Arrow from Pierce-Arrow was sold for $258,500.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Ford Mustang Boss 429
Price: $247,000
Overall rank: 17
For $247,000, one buyer took home this Ford Mustang Boss 429, with its original paint and drivetrain.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1930 Packard Custom Eight
Price: $225,500
Overall rank: 18
This 1930 Packard Custom Eight was once owned by Robert Gottlieb, the collector who coined the term "classic car" in Motor Trend Magazine in the 1950s. It sold for $225,500.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1956 Buick Super 56-C Convertible
Price: $220,000
Overall rank: 19
Sold for $220,000, this 1956 Buick Super 56-C Convertible has fewer than 5,600 miles on the odometer.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1947 Drophead Coupe
Price: $220,000
Overall rank: 20
Rolls-Royce has revived the Wraith name for its next luxury coupe, but the beauty of the 1947 original will be hard to beat. This Drophead Coupe sold for $220,000.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1952 J2X
Price: $220,000
Overall rank: 21
The now-defunct Allard Motor Car Company built this J2X racecar in 1952; someone paid $220,000 for it in Scotsdale.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1937 Rolls-Royce speedsters
Price: $214,500
Overall rank: 22
This pair of 1937 Rolls-Royce speedsters sold for $214,500.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1913 Fiat Tipo 55
Price: $198,000
Overall rank: 23
Despite, or perhaps because of, its absurd windshield, a 1913 Fiat Tipo 55 sold for $198,000. The 'gentleman's racer' can still top 70 mph.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1969 Shelby GT500
Price: $192,000
Overall rank: 24
With a blue exterior and black interior, this rare 1969 Shelby GT500 was once displayed at the Shelby American Museum. The Mustang Fastback sold for $192,000.
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25 cars fetch jaw-dropping prices at an auction
Photographs: Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
Price: $110,000
Overall rank: 25
Once owned by the Earl of Moray, a descendant of King James V of Scotland, this 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II sold for $110,000.
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