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Record $9.9 million car among Friday sales at 2016 Barrett-Jackson, RM Sotheby's

Parker Leavitt
The Republic | azcentral.com
A rare 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster is up for auction at this year's RM Sotheby's collector-car auction.

A rare German luxury car sold at RM Sotheby's auction at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix set a new record for the highest Arizona car-auction price, fetching $9.9 million Friday evening.

The 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster fell short of its projected sale price between $10 and $13 million but still beat the previous Arizona record of $9.6 million set at the same auction last year.

Meanwhile, Friday was Jay Leno's day to take the state at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, where the former "Tonight Show" host sold a truck from his famed auto collection, with proceeds going to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It was one of many high-profile cars on the docket as the auction moved into day four.

In addition to Leno's 2000 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson edition truck, which sold for $200,000, Friday's docket featured two other charity cars.

Acura sold a VIN #001 2017 NSX supercar, which can accelerate to 60 mph in three seconds and reach a top speed around 190 mph, to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Camp Southern Ground. At $1.2 million, it set the mark for highest price at this year's auction so far.

Chevrolet auctioned a VIN #001 2016 Camaro COPO for $300,000 to benefit United Way Worldwide.

Friday was the first day that the four major collector-car auctions in Scottsdale and Phoenix were all happening at the same time. Gooding and Co. started 11 a.m. Friday at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall. Russo and Steele in north Scottsdale started Thursday and runs through Sunday, while RM Sotheby's at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix ran Thursday and Friday.

Here's a closer look at some of the coolest cars that were part of Friday's action.

See rarest, priciest Barrett-Jackson cars auctioned Saturday, including $1.76 million for Porsche 918 Spyder

2000 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson edition

Jay Leno is selling the sleek black pick-up, which has around 2,000 miles and a supercharged engine, with proceeds going to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Leno has frequently sold cars from his extensive collection to benefit charity.

Auction price: $200,000.

2017 Acura NSX supercar

This first-production, 573-horsepower supercar can reach a top speed around 190 mph and is being sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale by the manufacturer to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Camp Southern Ground.

This first-production, 573-horsepower supercar can reach a top speed around 190 mph and is being sold by the manufacturer to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Camp Southern Ground.

Auction price: $1.2 million.

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster

This rare German luxury car sold at the RM Sotheby's auction in Phoenix, breaking the previous Arizona auction record of $9.6 million. The bright-red two-seater is believed to have traveled less than 11,000 miles since production.

Auction price: $9.9 million.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro COPO

Direct from Chevrolet Performance, this vehicle is VIN #001 of only 69 to be produced of the all-new 2016 COPO Camaro. The COPO is a powerful, purpose-built Camaro designed to dominate in NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing. The COPO Camaro legacy continues with an all-new sixth-generation version. This modern-looking machine infuses legendary COPO performance with the modern, lighter and stronger design of the 2016 Camaro. Set to be sold Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

This souped-up Camaro is the first of only 69 produced and was designed for drag racing. Chevrolet is selling the muscle car to benefit United Way Worldwide.

Auction price: $300,000.

1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster

This custom woody convertible has modern suspension, an automatic transmission and power steering. It's up for auction at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 29, 2016.

This custom woody convertible has modern suspension, an automatic transmission and power steering, giving it the feel of a modern automobile.

Auction price: $89,100.

1960 Chevrolet Corvette

This convertible has about 59,000 miles and is making its first trip out of Cincinnati, where it was bought new. It features a 280 horsepower engine and three-speed manual transmission. It's up for auction at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 29, 2016.

This convertible has about 59,000 miles and is making its first trip out of Cincinnati, where it was bought new. It features a 280 horsepower engine and three-speed manual transmission.

Auction price: $70,000.

1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

This Trans Am has about 58,000 miles and features its original "screaming chicken" hood decal. It's one of 731 super duty Trans Ams built in 1974. It's up for auction at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 29, 2016.

This Trans Am has about 58,000 miles and features its original "screaming chicken" hood decal. It's one of 731 super duty Trans Ams built in 1974.

Auction price: $107,800.

1992 Ford Thunderbird race car

This Nascar stock car was driven by Jeff Gordon in 1992, and has been restored after being found in Flordia. Now a racing legend, Gordon earned  his first three victories behind the wheel of this car. It's up for auction at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 29, 2016.

This NASCAR stock car was driven by Jeff Gordon in 1992, and has been restored after being found in Flordia. Now a racing legend, Gordon earned his first three victories behind the wheel of this car.

Auction price: $110,000.