The Barrett Jackson Auction is an iconic car-collecting event that has been around for over 50 years. Every year, hundreds of classic cars are sold to the highest bidder at the auction. In 2018, something went terribly wrong and a tent at the auction was damaged. In this article, we will explore the events of that day, the damage that occurred, and what happened afterwards.
Background of the Barrett Jackson Auction
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company was founded in 1971 by Russ Jackson and Tom Barrett. They started the company to provide auction services for classic car collectors. The auction is held in Scottsdale, Arizona and takes place over a week in January. During the event, hundreds of classic cars are put up for sale with bids starting at $1.
What Happened at the 2018 Auction?
On January 20th, 2018, a tent at the Barrett-Jackson Auction was damaged due to strong winds. The tent was used for the pre-auction event for the classic car auction. The wind was so strong that it knocked down the tent and caused damage to the surrounding area.
Damage to the Tent and Surrounding Area
The strong winds caused the tent to collapse and caused damage to the surrounding area. The tent was completely destroyed and the damage extended to nearby cars and booths. The area was quickly closed off and the auction was stopped until the damage could be assessed and repaired.
Response and Repairs
Immediately after the damage occurred, Barrett-Jackson staff and local emergency responders were on the scene. The area was quickly secured and the damage was assessed. Fortunately, the damage was mostly cosmetic and did not affect any of the cars or booths.
The repairs were carried out quickly and the tent was quickly replaced. The auction resumed the following day and all of the cars were put back up for auction.
Lessons Learned
The incident at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in 2018 serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared for unexpected weather events. The tent was not properly secured and it was quickly damaged by the strong winds.
Going forward, it is important for auction organizers to take steps to ensure that tents are properly secured and that all safety precautions are taken. This will ensure that all attendees are safe and that no damage occurs to any of the cars or booths.