Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2027 runs nine days this time, and every car that crosses the block at WestWorld has to get there first. Many of them then leave on a truck for a new owner in another state. That traffic is the part of the auction people plan least, and it is where a missed booking date or an incomplete title causes the most trouble.
Quick answer: Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2027 runs January 23 to 31, 2027, at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. Barrett-Jackson asks for transport to be scheduled at least three weeks ahead, and its own guidance aims that lead time at consignors sending a car in. Buyers shipping a car home can book closer to the sale, but should have a quote before they bid. You can use the carriers Barrett-Jackson lists or make your own arrangements.
When and where is Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2027?
The auction runs from Saturday, January 23, through Sunday, January 31, 2027, at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260. Barrett-Jackson has expanded the event to nine days of live auction for 2027, and says more than 2,000 collector vehicles will be on display. An invitation-only Opening Night Gala on Friday, January 22, comes before the first day of bidding.
For anyone shipping a car, the dates matter mostly for what they do to the calendar around them. Consignors are working back from opening weekend, buyers are working forward from the day their lot sells, and the two jobs have different deadlines.
Do you have to use Barrett-Jackson's recommended carrier?
No. Barrett-Jackson's vehicle transport page points sellers and buyers to Reliable Carriers as its recommended carrier, and its consignment FAQ lists Reliable Carriers and TFX International as transport partners. The same FAQ says you may make your own arrangements. Both partners work with the auction directly, so they are a sensible place to start a comparison.
Booking your own transport makes sense when you want to compare quotes on the same lane, choose between open and enclosed for yourself, or keep one contact for the trip in and the trip home. Rivalane is an auto transport broker. We match your car with a licensed carrier on your route, confirm that carrier's FMCSA authority and cargo insurance before pickup, and give you real-time tracking, with dispatch telling you if the carrier is running late. Rivalane is independent and has no affiliation with Barrett-Jackson, so the auction's own rules on paperwork, check-in and release apply to every car no matter who hauls it.
How early should consignors book transport to Scottsdale?
Barrett-Jackson's transport guidance says to schedule transport at least three weeks in advance, and to allow more time for international shipments because of customs. Its transport article is clearer about who that rule is for: consignors sending a car to the auction. If your car needs to reach WestWorld before the first lots cross the block on January 23, the pickup has to happen days before that, and the booking three weeks before the pickup. That puts the latest booking date in late December, right over the Christmas and New Year holidays, so booking in early December gives you room to adjust.
Three weeks is a minimum lead time, not an arrival date. Barrett-Jackson has not published a check-in deadline for 2027 consignments on its event page, and your consignment specialist is the person who confirms when your car needs to arrive. Get that date from them first, then give the carrier a pickup window that lands the car inside it.
Once you book with Rivalane, carrier assignment typically takes one to three working days. Pickup and delivery dates are estimates, so build spare days into a consignment plan. If the pickup day itself matters, a guaranteed pickup date is available as a paid add-on.
What does the car need before it reaches check-in?
Barrett-Jackson's consignment application asks for a copy of both sides of the vehicle title, along with any supporting documents. The consignment FAQ is plain about what happens if the paperwork is not complete: the car waits in a holding area until the documents arrive and its VIN is verified. Sorting the title before the truck is booked keeps your car from arriving at WestWorld and then sitting.
Barrett-Jackson's guidance says the carrier unloads consigned cars in the auction's check-in area. For the booking itself, have the pickup address, a contact phone number, and the car's year, make, model, color and VIN ready. Before the driver loads, inspect the car and photograph it, writing down the mileage and any existing cosmetic damage, then be available at pickup to sign the paperwork. That record is what you compare against when the car comes off the truck.
Open or enclosed for a collector car headed to WestWorld?
Enclosed transport keeps the car out of road grit, weather and sun, and many enclosed trailers load with a lift gate or low ramps, which suits low cars and fresh paint. Open transport is the standard option for most moves, costs less on the same route, and is the more common choice for a well kept driver-quality classic.
The choice comes down to the car, not the auction. A car that is about to be photographed, inspected and bid on in a vehicle tent at WestWorld is a strong case for enclosed car transport, because the condition it arrives in is the condition buyers see. A driver-quality car heading home to a garage is often a good fit for open car transport. Our classic car shipping guide covers preparing an older car for either kind of trailer.
You won the bid: how do you get the car home?
Buyers work on a different clock. Barrett-Jackson's transport article says cars bought at the auction do not need the three-week lead time, and that the auction office at the event offers domestic and international shipping options. That does not mean the job can wait. Transport companies have to remove purchased cars from the grounds by a deadline after the auction, and Barrett-Jackson does not publish that date in its general guidance, so confirm it with the auction office when you pay.
If you want your own carrier, the simplest plan is to get a quote before you bid, with the destination and the type of car. Once the hammer falls, send the lot number, the release details from the auction office and the pickup hours, and tell us if the car does not run. Rivalane arranges auction vehicle transport from auctions, dealerships and private sellers, and our auction pickup checklist lists everything a carrier needs. Because carrier assignment typically takes one to three working days, a car that sells on the first weekend has more room in its schedule than one that sells on January 31.
The same steps apply to a car bought online, which our guide to shipping a car bought on Bring a Trailer walks through.
What does it cost to ship a car to or from Scottsdale?
There is no flat Barrett-Jackson rate. The price depends on the distance and the lane, open or enclosed, whether the car runs, how flexible your pickup date is, and the time of year. A car moving between Scottsdale and a major metro on a busy interstate usually prices better than one going to a small town far from the main freight lanes, because a carrier can fill the rest of the trailer around it.
Our Arizona car shipping page covers moves in and out of the state, and the New York to Arizona and Arizona to New York route pages cover one of the longer runs to and from the auction. For a price on your own route, use the car shipping calculator. If you are also consigning or bidding at Mecum’s January sale in Florida, our Mecum Kissimmee 2027 guide covers the same planning for that auction.
Is the car insured while it's on the truck?
Yes. Every carrier Rivalane assigns holds active cargo insurance, and we confirm that coverage and the carrier's FMCSA authority before pickup. The carrier's cargo insurance covers the car from loading to unloading. Personal items left in the car are not covered, so take them out before pickup. Is my car insured during transport? explains what the policy covers and what it does not. For a high-value consignment, it is also worth asking your own insurer how your collector car policy treats a car in transit.
Consigning or bidding at Scottsdale this January? Get a quote for your route and tell us which side of the auction you are on.
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