SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -

Barrett-Jackson announced Tuesday that it generated more than $21 million in gross sales of rare, high-end collectible vehicles, exotics, customs, classics, hot rods and resto-mods during its 11th annual Palm Beach auction this past week at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Despite severe thunderstorms, auction officials highlighted that more than 55,000 fans were in attendance to witness the comprehensive lineup of cars at the renowned auction and lifestyle experience.

“It was clear from the cheers of the standing-room only crowd and the final sales prices that the collector car market is continuing at a steady incline and that Barrett-Jackson retains its stronghold within the hobby,” officials said.

Top five individual sales at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction included:

—Lot No. 3004: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible – $1 million
—Lot No. 3006: 2009 Ford F-150 King Ranch Super Crew Pickup – $350,000
—Lot No. 762: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible – $330,000
—Lot No. 772: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible – $275,000
—Lot No. 767: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible – $258,500

That 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible went to Rick Hendrick, the NASCAR team owner who also took home the first production coupe at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in January.

Proceeds of the sale benefitted the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University in Detroit.

“We kicked off the year strong in Scottsdale and are thrilled that our 11th year at Palm Beach has kept that momentum going,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer of Barrett-Jackson.

“We were able to offer a unique lineup of rare, high-end automobiles that helped to bring out an enthusiastic crowd and we are proud to see that the collector car hobby is going strong. We’re very pleased with the event's overall results,” Jackson went on to say.

Consignments are now available for Barrett-Jackson's upcoming inaugural 2013 Reno Tahoe and sixth annual Las Vegas events. For more information, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com/consign.

For more information about Barrett-Jackson or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.

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