At the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Arizona, this weekend, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (pictured) was the top seller. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 sold for a million bucks at the Barrett-Jackson Auction. Ford Shelby GT500KR was auctioned off with Carroll Shelby himself on hand to build excitement in the Barrett-Jackson crowd. The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR sold for $550,000, while the 2008 Dodge Challenger brought up the rear, selling for $400,000. The Challenger was purchased by Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson who said, “When the new Challenger crossed the block, we decided it was a great opportunity for the Barrett-Jackson team to jump in. Ford donated the proceeds of the GT500KR to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, while GM donated a portion of the proceeds of the Corvette’s winning bid to United Way. read more
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