Barrett-Jackson Collector car auctions today announced that it will bring its world-renowned automotive lifestyle event to Louisiana in 2023 for the auction company’s first New Orleans auction, September 28-30 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. The inaugural event marks Barrett-Jackson’s first auction in the state of Louisiana and features all the excitement and amenities the auction house is known for, including an exceptionally diverse collection of collectible vehicles, live auctions, VIP hospitality, and a massive exhibitor marketplace. and exciting hot laps and thrill rides with leading car manufacturers.
“The city of New Orleans is the perfect location for a Barrett-Jackson auction, and I am thrilled to be bringing our automotive lifestyle events to the Crescent City in September,” he said. Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Barrett-Jackson is about creating the highest level of excitement around the collector car hobby and bringing it to multiple generations of guests, both current and future automotive enthusiasts. The city of New Orleans is a destination that embodies that same excitement and elevates our events, especially for the tens of thousands of guests who travel to the great state of Louisiana from around the world.”
Like Barrett-Jackson’s other auction locations in Scottsdale, Palm Beach and Las Vegas, New Orleans has long been a popular destination for travelers from around the world and a community known for hosting major, world-class events. In addition to famous annual festivals such as Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the city has hosted ten Super Bowls, the second most of any city in the United States, and nine men’s and women’s NCAA Final Four events. It has played in five college football national championship games since 1999 and has hosted the iconic Sugar Bowl every year since 1935.
“The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is a premier event venue for visitors from around the world, and we are thrilled to welcome the iconic Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction to New Orleans for the first time this fall,” said the Convention Center. President Michael J. Sawaya. “For more than 50 years, this event has brought together millions of dedicated car enthusiasts, and I’m sure their energy and excitement will mesh well with the vibrant, fun culture we foster here in the Crescent City.”
The first New Orleans auction will be held at the award-winning New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the sixth largest convention facility in the United States. A few blocks from the must-see National World War II Museum and in the heart of New Orleans’ festive atmosphere, you’ll find the world-famous French Quarter and many architecturally significant and distinctive neighborhoods, as well as dozens of hotels and hundreds of shops. and restaurants representing the best of New Orleans culture and cuisine.
“I can’t wait to see what level of excitement New Orleans and Barrett-Jackson will bring together when we ignite this hobby again at our inaugural event in September,” he said. Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “This city is a vibrant and culturally rich community. Our guests from all over the world, as well as the millions watching the event on television around the world, are watching something truly special.”
VIP Experience packages are available for the inaugural New Orleans auction here. Advance tickets and hotel package information for the event will be available soon. Those interested in handing over the collection vehicle can find out more here Guests wishing to register for bidding can find additional information here.
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