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Restomod & Classic Corvettes Battle At Barrett-Jackson’s Inaugural Columbus Big-Tent Takeover

Join CorvSport as Restomods take on factory-original classics in Ohio, plus we uncover the auction's biggest Corvette bargain and one unforgettable oddball that left the crowd talking

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Our top Restomod sale is set to impress. Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson

The Midwest officially caught Corvette fever this past weekend as Barrett-Jackson brought its legendary, high-octane automotive lifestyle event to the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds for the historic, first-ever Inaugural Columbus Auction. More than 60,000 passionate fans packed into the fairgrounds, creating an electric, Scottsdale-level energy that carried all 550 vehicles on the docket to Barrett-Jackson’s signature 100% no-reserve sell-through success. When the dust settled on Saturday evening, total vehicle sales soared past $37 million.

Corvettes Steal The Spotlight

Every time Barrett-Jackson rolls into town, the CorvSport team is eager to see what stories the Corvette market has to tell. We followed the action live on Saturday, and there is still nothing quite like the rhythm of a Barrett-Jackson auctioneer firing through bids as one Corvette after another charges onto the stage. For this exclusive big-tent coverage, we’re diving into a fascinating battle between factory-original classics and the ever-growing Restomod movement. If you’ve been following our recent market coverage, the outcome may not surprise you. Once again, Restomod and custom Corvettes outperformed their unmolested counterparts, reinforcing a trend we’ve been watching build across the hobby. And when it comes to showcasing world-class custom builds, few venues rival Barrett-Jackson’s unmatched no-reserve stage.

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