The Barrett-Jackson car auction happens every summer in Las Vegas and tends to sell some of the highest-profile and most expensive cars in the world. Most of us tune in to see the crazy-fancy stuff like a Ford Shelby GT500 or a pike’s peak winner for sale. However, most people don’t know that there are actually some really affordable and ever sometimes cheap cars that roll across the block at Barrett-Jackson. These are the most affordable cars sold at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson auction. 

Is the Barrett-Jackson car auction only for expensive cars? 

Nope. Not necessarily. Although Barrett-Jackson is known for its six- and even seven-figure cars like Carroll Shelby creations or some legendary, race-winning cars. However, we don’t tend to think of Craigslist-priced cars. But, these cars come across the block at Barrett-Jackson more often than most people realize. 

There are plenty of cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, and other vehicles that don’t break $20,000. But, unfortunately, we don’t tend to see them because they aren’t aired during the prime-time slots. In fact, there are even more affordable cars sold at Barrett-Jackson – like, actually cheap. 

According to The Drive, Barrett-Jackson’s latest auction was held as a no reserve event, meaning that whatever the highest bid is (no matter how low it might be) gets to take the car home. Oftentimes, a car’s owner will set a minimum price that they are willing to take. If the bids don’t reach that amount, then the car will not sell. 

So, with the auction being no reserve, it opens the field up for some screaming deals if only one person wants a particular car. This leads to some of the most affordable cars we’ve ever seen at Barrett-Jackson. 

The most affordable car sold at Barrett-Jackson was a truck

This 1976 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT was the most affordable car (truck) sold at the 2021 Las Vegas Barrett-Jackson auction. 

Compared to many other things sold at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson event, this old Ford F-150 might seem a bit dusty, but no one can deny its coolness. This old truck might look rough, but with only 122,000 miles and a price tag of only $3,740, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal on a solid old pickup. 

The 2021 Barrett-Jackson car auction let this Jaguar slip by undetected 

Second, on the list of the most affordable cars from Barrett-Jackson is this 1987 Jaguar XJS. Even though these Jags might not be the most reliable cars on Earth, good luck finding another V12 for only $3,850.

If the 0-60 mph time of 6 seconds or the 291 hp doesn’t perk you up, then the fact that the previous owner had just done a major mechanical and electrical overhaul might. These Jags are notorious for electrical gremlins, but this one has been seen to and might just be a strong Jaguar – maybe. But, strong or not, it was definitely one of the most affordable cars sold at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson auction. 

A Rolls-Royce was one of the most affordable cars sold at Barrett-Jackson

Believe it or not, the third cheapest car that sold at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson auction was a 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. Not only is this a Rolls, but it’s also the extra-luxurious long-wheelbase version. In the late eighties, there was nearly nothing more luxurious than this. 

This boat is powered by a 6.7-liter V8 with plenty of power to glide this marshmallowy car around town without a care in the world. In addition, this thing is loaded with white leather upholstery, lamb’s wool carpeting, and African Blackwood Burl accents. 

When new, this Rolls-Royce sold for $142,000. However, it sold at auction for mere pennies on the dollar – $4,400 to be exact. 

There’s always a deal; you just have to look for them

Barrett-Jackson is the land of blue-chip cars, but with some creative taste, a few grand, and an optimistic outlook, there are some hidden gems are out there waiting to be found. The most affordable cars sold at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson auction might be cheap, but it’s still Barrett-Jackson, after all.