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AUTOS: Five To Watch Sunday
A ’72 custom Camaro that was built on the SPEED show “Car Warriors” highlights today’s offerings at Barrett-Jackson Orange County.
Built on the SPEED show "Car Warriors," this 1972 cusotm Camaro wil cross the block Sunday. (Photo: Barrett-Jackson)
The Barrett-Jackson Orange County Collector Car Event concludes today, when we’ll see more affordable cars than the high-dollar offerings from prime-time Saturday.
So for today’s Five To Watch, we include some bargain-priced rides that should be fun without breaking the bank.
LOT 3702, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro — Here’s a chance to win an honest-to-goodness television show car. Built on season two, episode one of SPEED's “Car Warriors,” the Camaro features a supercharged crate motor from Hawaii Racing in Simi Valley, Calif. The custom yellow nose and red/orange flames blend into iridescent metalflake gray paint. The custom interior includes double-stitched light brown bolstered seats with brushed suede panel inserts. Includes a “Car Warriors” letter of authenticity from the producer. This one is definitely not for the shy and retiring types.
LOT 613.2, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado — Here’s proof of the axiom, “Go big or go home.” With a ’76 Eldo, you Go Big every time. According to the consignor, more than $26,000 was spent on the “acquisition and restoration” of this beauty, though they don’t break it down in more detail. Less than 39,000 miles on this behemoth, with new heater core, radiator, battery, fuel sensor, exhaust system, shocks, top and rear glass. The air conditioning system was reconditioned and blows cold. The brakes were redone with a new master cylinder.
LOT 668, 1971 Plymouth Road Runner — You just don’t see many second-generation Road Runners, especially in this bright yellow color known as “Lemon Twist,” and not to be confused with another wacky Mopar color, “Curious Yellow.” Described by the consignor as a “stunning ‘turn-style’ restoration to a very rare original color combination big block Road Runner. Matching numbers 383/335-horsepower engine with power steering (which is disconneced), power brakes and high impact black graphics.”
LOT 645, 1991 Bentley Turbo R sedan — Think “Fast and Furious,” Veddy British Edition. This beast was nearly $155,000 new more than 20 years ago. According to the consignor, it will accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in 6.7 seconds and a top speed in excess of 170 mph. My guess is it will sell for about the price of a new Honda Accord. Then again, maintenance can be killer, though the consignor insists it “has been meticulously maintained and cared for since new, off the showroom floor.”
LOT 674.1, 1960 Ford F-100 — There’s a lot to like about this truck, which maintains the vintage look of a 52-year-old truck, with some modern enhancements to make it more functional and fun to drive. Comes with a V-8 engine, power steering, power brakes, electronic ignition and converted alternator charging system. The F-100 has long been the flagship of Ford's fleet. “American made with American pride, this classic is ready to be driven or showed,” the consignor says. We agree.
Tom Jensen is the Editor in Chief of SPEED.com, Senior NASCAR Editor at RACER and a contributing Editor for TruckSeries.com. You can follow him online at twitter.com/tomjensen100.
So for today’s Five To Watch, we include some bargain-priced rides that should be fun without breaking the bank.
LOT 3702, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro — Here’s a chance to win an honest-to-goodness television show car. Built on season two, episode one of SPEED's “Car Warriors,” the Camaro features a supercharged crate motor from Hawaii Racing in Simi Valley, Calif. The custom yellow nose and red/orange flames blend into iridescent metalflake gray paint. The custom interior includes double-stitched light brown bolstered seats with brushed suede panel inserts. Includes a “Car Warriors” letter of authenticity from the producer. This one is definitely not for the shy and retiring types.
LOT 613.2, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado — Here’s proof of the axiom, “Go big or go home.” With a ’76 Eldo, you Go Big every time. According to the consignor, more than $26,000 was spent on the “acquisition and restoration” of this beauty, though they don’t break it down in more detail. Less than 39,000 miles on this behemoth, with new heater core, radiator, battery, fuel sensor, exhaust system, shocks, top and rear glass. The air conditioning system was reconditioned and blows cold. The brakes were redone with a new master cylinder.
LOT 668, 1971 Plymouth Road Runner — You just don’t see many second-generation Road Runners, especially in this bright yellow color known as “Lemon Twist,” and not to be confused with another wacky Mopar color, “Curious Yellow.” Described by the consignor as a “stunning ‘turn-style’ restoration to a very rare original color combination big block Road Runner. Matching numbers 383/335-horsepower engine with power steering (which is disconneced), power brakes and high impact black graphics.”
LOT 645, 1991 Bentley Turbo R sedan — Think “Fast and Furious,” Veddy British Edition. This beast was nearly $155,000 new more than 20 years ago. According to the consignor, it will accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in 6.7 seconds and a top speed in excess of 170 mph. My guess is it will sell for about the price of a new Honda Accord. Then again, maintenance can be killer, though the consignor insists it “has been meticulously maintained and cared for since new, off the showroom floor.”
LOT 674.1, 1960 Ford F-100 — There’s a lot to like about this truck, which maintains the vintage look of a 52-year-old truck, with some modern enhancements to make it more functional and fun to drive. Comes with a V-8 engine, power steering, power brakes, electronic ignition and converted alternator charging system. The F-100 has long been the flagship of Ford's fleet. “American made with American pride, this classic is ready to be driven or showed,” the consignor says. We agree.
Tom Jensen is the Editor in Chief of SPEED.com, Senior NASCAR Editor at RACER and a contributing Editor for TruckSeries.com. You can follow him online at twitter.com/tomjensen100.
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