Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction RV Rental Guide

The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale is the original and still the biggest Barrett-Jackson event — 9 days in mid-January with 1,600+ vehicles crossing the block, televised live on Fox Sports, and free general admission for anyone who wants to walk the car corral and watch the auction in person. For car enthusiasts, it's a bucket list event: the combination of six-figure muscle cars, celebrity bidders, a casino-like auction floor energy, and the sprawling outdoor car corral (600+ vehicles that vendors drive in hoping to sell informally) is unlike anything else. January is Arizona's peak RV season anyway, so the timing is ideal for combining Barrett-Jackson with Scottsdale's other winter attractions.

VenueWestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Dates9 days in mid-January annually — typically January 11–19. Verify at barrett-jackson.com each year.
Book Your RVBook 10–12 weeks out. January is Arizona's peak snowbird and RV season, and Scottsdale inventory is at its tightest. Book by October for WestWorld-adjacent sites with hookups.

RV Tips for Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction

  1. WestWorld has on-site RV hookup areas during Barrett-Jackson — call WestWorld directly as they manage this separately from Barrett-Jackson ticketing
  2. General admission (driveway access and auction floor) is free; bidder registration and premium hospitality are paid — most spectators attend free
  3. The outdoor car corral opens daily and is the best way to spend a morning before the auction heats up — hundreds of cars priced $5,000–$150,000 with owners present
  4. The auction floor itself is open to the public — you can walk onto the floor, stand near the block, and watch cars sell in person without bidding
  5. Television recording creates unusual scheduling: major lots (high-value cars) are timed around Fox Sports broadcast windows, typically Thursday–Saturday afternoons
  6. Scottsdale in January: 65–70°F days, 42–48°F nights — perfect for walking an outdoor car show; the WestWorld grounds are largely open-air
  7. The week leading up to the auction (inspection days) allows close-up walkaround access to all consigned vehicles without the auction-day crowd
  8. Combine with Taliesin West (Frank Lloyd Wright's winter campus, 8 miles from WestWorld) — one of Arizona's best architecture sites and a natural pairing with a design-focused car event

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale free to attend?

General admission — which includes access to the car corral, the auction floor, and most of WestWorld's event spaces — is free. You pay for premium hospitality packages, bidder registration (required to bid), and some restricted areas. For spectators who want to watch the auction, walk the car corral, and experience the event, the free admission is completely sufficient. The auction floor at WestWorld holds thousands of standing spectators at peak, and general admission positions are close to the block.

What is the car corral at Barrett-Jackson?

The car corral is an outdoor area at WestWorld where private sellers bring vehicles they're hoping to sell informally — outside the main auction block. It runs simultaneously with the official auction and typically has 500–700+ vehicles ranging from project cars and daily drivers to collectibles and custom builds. Prices are negotiated directly between buyer and seller. For many attendees, the car corral is more interesting than the main auction: prices are realistic, the variety is extraordinary, and you can get up close to cars without a barrier. It opens in the mornings and is free with general admission.

How does Barrett-Jackson compare to other car auctions?

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale is the most spectator-accessible major collector car auction in the world. Unlike sealed bidding at Christie's or RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson is a live, competitive floor auction with a showman auctioneer, crowd participation, and television coverage — it's designed to be entertaining. The inventory skews toward American muscle cars, custom builds, and pop culture vehicles (celebrity-owned, TV/movie cars) rather than the European exotics that dominate other high-end auctions. Volume is extremely high: 1,600+ vehicles over 9 days means something interesting crosses the block every few minutes at peak.

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