Barret Jackson’s Digital Select Auctions Bring Collector Cars Home

Buying a classic vehicle over the Internet through Digital Select Auctions removes the sketchy wire transfers and missing paperwork that often plague online car deals. For decades, serious collectors booked flights and reserved hotel rooms just to wave a bidder paddle inside a loud arena.

Now, Barrett-Jackson brings more than 50 years of live auction experience straight to home screens with an online marketplace. It started running November 5 and continues until the 12th of the month at Barrett-Jackson’s official website.

Most web-based bidding sites act as little more than digital classified boards that leave buyers and sellers to sort out payment details alone. Instead of stepping back when the clock hits zero, Barrett-Jackson sits right at the center of every deal by holding both the buyer’s funds and the physical vehicle title.

Speaking about the need for this setup, Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson states, “Our live auctions are unmatched, but the demand for the Barrett-Jackson experience extends far beyond our physical arenas.” Round-the-clock support teams assist consignors and bidders at any hour, while verified sales practices protect everyone involved.

Focusing strictly on higher-value collector cars and vintage automobilia, the Digital Select Auctions platform pairs timed online bidding with a live commentator closing out each lot. High-definition media and fast-paced presentation bring the energy of the physical auction block directly to desktop computers and mobile devices anywhere in the world.

Explaining how this new format connects enthusiasts, Jackson notes, “This online platform bridges that gap, giving our global community a convenient, accessible way to buy and sell exceptional vehicles from home.” Apple and Android users can also download the company’s mobile app to browse handpicked inventory and save favorite listings before bidding starts.

Anyone who has ever sweated over sending a cashier’s check to a stranger three states away knows the value of a middleman holding the title until the money clears. Wrapping 50 years of auction block verification into Digital Select Auctions lets gear heads chase high-dollar metal from the couch without gambling their hard-earned cash.