Crazy Fast, Exotic Cars at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction!

WARNING: For anyone who is not a total gear-head like me, this post may be of little or no interest to you. That being said, you have to admit…half-million AND MILLION dollar cars are pretty cool no matter what you think about cars, right? Yep, that’s what I thought. ;)

This was my second time going to the annual Barrett Jackson Auto Auction and Car Show, which plays host to 250,000 people every year. It is a week long event that features some of the most amazing classic cars, modern day super cars, and even vintage and new race cars. Truly an epic event for anyone who is a car nut like me.

There is a new class of super-ultra-cars that are incredibly light weight, high in horsepower, and well, insanely fast. Those are usually my favorite cars to hang around, so I took most of my pics/video of these rare, exotic monsters.

I took my Flip Mino HD and digital camera to the event grab some footage/pics. Some of the most epic vehicles:

Koenigsegg CCX
Koenigsegg CCX
4.7 L twin-supercharged V8
806 hp and 782 ft-lb of torque
Price: $1.2 million

Gumpert Apollo
Gumpert Apollo
640hp Audi V8 Engine.
Weight: 2400lbs
0-60 in 3.0 seconds.
Price: $425,000

Cadillac LeMans Race Car
Cadillac LMP-02
600 hp Twin Turbocharged V8
1984lbs (it’s a damn racecar)
Price: Auctioned off for only $145,000. This is the deal of a century. Some day this car may be worth MILLLLLLLLIONS of dollars!

Better start saving up!


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    The Saleen S7 Twin Turbo is looking like a piece of art. motor in the back might not be great for weight balance, but it sounds beautiful. Always loved the top-up door design.

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    I could not sleep once when I was driving my friend BMW. So who know how much time I would not sleep if I would seating in this cars.
    Till

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    Wow.. all the cars look so good, especially the Cadillac LMP which the price is truly cheap.

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    Nice cars, If i’d have enough money than i’d love to buy Gumpert Apollo, its sporty with passion…

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    I am huge fan of any tip of cars so I would only say ‘WOW’. I am wondering what is the filing be in them.Especially because they are so expensive.
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    Wow, I wish that I was there. I think that I would not sleep for 2 days from excitement.Maybe a whole week.Who know.

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    Koenigsegg CCX will make me crazy , but $1.2 million is much hmmm i will think about the two cars next to it .

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    I don’t know what to say. I am stunned.I am huge fan of any type of cars. So this is like haven to me. Or maybe more of that.
    Mark

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    Which one of these cars is yours? ;)

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    Awesome! I dig the Cadillac LMP-02. It’s an absolute beauty.

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    I’d rather choose the first model-Koenigsegg CCX to dream of.The price is not the main thing,the main thing is the dream.

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    I like the Cadillac LMP-02 if you have money right now you can get good deals on lots of thing widh I had lots of cash right now

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    I like the Cadillac LMP-02 now is the time to buy things if you have cash to spend you can get great deals like these

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    I like the Cadillac LMP-02 now is a great time to buy stuff if you have lots of cash

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    The person that won the Saleen really did get it for a good deal. I remember it being around 1mil…

    -Mike

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    If I had to choose from all of these cars, I would take the Koenigsegg CCX.

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    Amazing looks of Koenigsegg CCX.

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    amazing really

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    Tell us what car you bought there Nate :)

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    Wow, these really are awesome cars. But I don’t quite understand how could the the Saleen go for only $375,000

    Andy

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    I was greatly impressed by Koenigsegg CCX! What a model ! What a price! I’d rather wait when the prices go down.

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    Cadillac LMP-02 is the car I am dreaming about. Just look at it! It is a pity I can just look and admire but not get it!

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    Gumpert Apollo. Hybrids aren’t what most people think they are: the electric motor only runs at low speeds

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    Cadillac LMP 02 will also compete in selected American Le Mans Series events in North America.

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    Amazing collection of cars. I like Gumpert Apollo with looks sports car.

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    @anny – you can drive a simulation version in Forza 2 for Xbox.

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    I can see where you’re going with the Koenigsegg CCX Nate. Very fresh and sleek.

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    Oh my! These are eye candy indeed, but somehow they dont look too comfortable….
    mostly on the pocket :)

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    Koenigsegg CCX Yumm and the Apollo, the top car on Top Gear for their lap I do believe. The Apollo ain’t that good looking though :( .

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    The Cadillac LMP-02 reminds me of those racing cars my brother used to play with when he was young. Not really as sleek as the others..

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    Is the Cadillac road legal? I always wanted one. You see all sorts of cars here from lambos to zondars but nobody ever drives an “F1 lookalike” (I’m not too sure how to call this type of low Le Mans racers).

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    Dude that car is simply amazing especially the black one

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    Wow. This is like paradise on earth for my eyes. :-) . There is so many beautiful cars in one place.
    Mark

  • Dan

    I bought the Cadillac LMP. I will be restoring the car and taking it to the track. For those who are interest I can you updated on the restoration process.
    Dan

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    Dan, what track will you be going to? My business partners and I also race, but we are moving back to Seattle pretty soon (currently reside in Arizona).

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    Hey Nate, I really love cars! The Gumpert Apollo, the second car you have pictures there, really reminds me of a Daytona Prototype!

    I wish I had the money for any of those cars! That would be so awesome!

    Till then,

    Jean

  • Dan

    The Cadillac LMP will be run at Pacific Raceways and Portland. For charity events

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    Koenigsegg CCX Yumm and the Apollo

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    Wow….
    This car is very nice and beautiful, i always want to buy this beautiful car, and not only me but every 1 want to buy this.

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    Koenigsegg CCX seems sexy and fantastic i wish i have sufficient money to purchase dream car, you got awesome cars , hope we get soon and reach to our dream.

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    Every time I see posts about those exotic cars I feel bad about myself. I realise that I’ll never ever own something like that and it makes me pretty sad.

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    I hope the recession won’t hit such companies.

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    Wow….there are different types of car and nice info about car auctions.The lens is great as it has got lots of useful information.:)

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    Way out of my price range!

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    I want to buy 2nd one that is awesome.

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    Hey Nate, just wanted to give you the heads up, but the video of the 1000HP Saleen S7 Twin Turbo is no longer available :(

    Till then,

    Jean

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    They are flashy. They are fast. And they are very, very expensive. They are the exotic sports cars, the ultimate icons of speed, style and money. Exotic sports cars are built using cutting-edge technology and designed from a purely aesthetic point of view.

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    Those exotic cars are awesome.It would be really difficult to maintain balance in such heavy weight cars.

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    I going to be dream about these cars for days
    I hope some day i can afford one

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    Gumpert Apollo-I’d like to at a car traveling on the road ,0-60 in 3.0 seconds, the unforgettable sensations!

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    Koenigsegg CCX for $ 1.2 million!!! I know the time will come and I will buy myself this car! Main only believe!

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    Nate I am jealous. I’ve seen the Barrett Jackson auction on tv before. Those cars are so sweet. I found myself planning what car to someday get when I sell my mustang years down the road.

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    Oh man… fantastic cars! I hope someday I’ll have money to buy one.

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    It would be a personal dream of mine to own any of these fast cars, I would seriously probably be around the car all day, and I could probably stare in amazement at it for days on end! I would probably clean the car every chance I get, and do it by hand, no way could I risk taking it to a auto car wash.

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    Fabulous cars. Specially I most like Cadillac LMP-02 and now this is my dream car.

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    Makes carzy too Koenigsegg CCX this car seems awesome dashing if got enough money sure wanna have black one.

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    Very nice car man, I would be so nervous if I drove that car around. But I don’t have to ever worry about that because I won’t ever have a million dollar car anyhow.

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    Fantastic and extraordinary cars. Koenigsegg CCX looks really amazing and I like it.

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  • Puneet

    i have no words to describe this fantastic model : Koenigsegg CCX

    It simply awesome with heart stirring looks. A Rocking model it is ;)