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AUTOS: Greatest Barrett-Jackson Ever?
A fantastic selection of a record number of collector cars and expanded features add up to a world beater Scottsdale auction.
This rare 1948 Tucker Torpedo should draw bids exceeding seven figures when it comes up for auction Saturday. (Photo: Bob Golfen)
The stage is set for what could be the biggest, richest and most engaging Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction ever.
The great cars are there – a record 1,322 consignments at last count – the big-time bidders are lined up, and with the record of strong collector-car sales in recent months, the 41st annual Scottsdale auction and lifestyle event could be a world beater.
The highlight of this year’s Scottsdale sale is undoubtedly the Salon Collection, a group of high-end classics, concepts, sports cars and others with at least 10 of them candidates for million-dollar-plus status.
Barrett-Jackson president Steve Davis stood among the Salon cars on Sunday in the huge Showcase tent and pointed out the cars that could cross into seven figures. These included a rare 1948 Tucker Torpedo, an ultra-low-mileage Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, an exotic 1947 Bentley Franay Mark VI Cabriolet, the 1954 DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe concept car by Ghia, a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Town Car, a Castagna-bodied 1930 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Roadster Cabriolet, and a real standout of the Salon collection, a 1933 Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow, one of just five ever built, that stopped onlookers in their tracks on Sunday.
But besides the big-dog collector cars, the Scottsdale auction continues to offer the hobbyist-level cars and trucks for which Barrett-Jackson is deservedly famous, as well as top-drawer muscle cars, sports car and cruisers. Also offered during the week will be another signature Barrett-Jackson feature, at least 22 charity-sale vehicles that will be sold to benefit a number of worthy causes. These include the custom 1964 Ford Fairlane donated by Davis that raised an amazing $700,000 at the Las Vegas sale for the Armed Force Foundation with the buyer, Barrett-Jackson regular Ron Pratte, donating it back to be sold again at Scottsdale.
And as usual, there is a vast array of restored and custom pickup trucks will be sold during the six days of bidding, another signature Barrett-Jackson feature.
By the numbers, among the record 1,322 vehicles for sale – the majority of them at no reserve – there are no fewer than 93 Corvettes, 81 Camaros and 65 Mustangs. Eye-popping hot rods and custom cars are everywhere, and there is a greater collection of classic names than any time in recent Barrett-Jackson auctions, including a large number of Packards and vintage Cadillacs.
Sunday was Family Fun Day at Barrett-Jackson, which offers a low-cost opportunity for everyone to enjoy the fantastic car show before the bidding starts on Tuesday. The WestWorld site with its impressive array of gigantic tent structures housing the collector cars, vendors and Lifestyle Pavilion, was packed with visitors checking out the vast collection of desirable cars, trucks, even a few classic boats.
SPEED will broadcast 39 hours of live bidding during the week, with a number of games and contests offering cool prizes for the winners. The top prize, chosen at random from participants in the Hagerty Fantasy Bid game, is a special edition 2012 Ford Mustang GT500.
Bob Golfen, Automotive Editor for SPEED.com, is a veteran auto writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for collector cars, car culture and the automotive lifestyle. SPEED.com fans can email Bob Golfen at
The great cars are there – a record 1,322 consignments at last count – the big-time bidders are lined up, and with the record of strong collector-car sales in recent months, the 41st annual Scottsdale auction and lifestyle event could be a world beater.
The highlight of this year’s Scottsdale sale is undoubtedly the Salon Collection, a group of high-end classics, concepts, sports cars and others with at least 10 of them candidates for million-dollar-plus status.
Barrett-Jackson president Steve Davis stood among the Salon cars on Sunday in the huge Showcase tent and pointed out the cars that could cross into seven figures. These included a rare 1948 Tucker Torpedo, an ultra-low-mileage Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, an exotic 1947 Bentley Franay Mark VI Cabriolet, the 1954 DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe concept car by Ghia, a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Town Car, a Castagna-bodied 1930 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Roadster Cabriolet, and a real standout of the Salon collection, a 1933 Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow, one of just five ever built, that stopped onlookers in their tracks on Sunday.
But besides the big-dog collector cars, the Scottsdale auction continues to offer the hobbyist-level cars and trucks for which Barrett-Jackson is deservedly famous, as well as top-drawer muscle cars, sports car and cruisers. Also offered during the week will be another signature Barrett-Jackson feature, at least 22 charity-sale vehicles that will be sold to benefit a number of worthy causes. These include the custom 1964 Ford Fairlane donated by Davis that raised an amazing $700,000 at the Las Vegas sale for the Armed Force Foundation with the buyer, Barrett-Jackson regular Ron Pratte, donating it back to be sold again at Scottsdale.
And as usual, there is a vast array of restored and custom pickup trucks will be sold during the six days of bidding, another signature Barrett-Jackson feature.
By the numbers, among the record 1,322 vehicles for sale – the majority of them at no reserve – there are no fewer than 93 Corvettes, 81 Camaros and 65 Mustangs. Eye-popping hot rods and custom cars are everywhere, and there is a greater collection of classic names than any time in recent Barrett-Jackson auctions, including a large number of Packards and vintage Cadillacs.
Sunday was Family Fun Day at Barrett-Jackson, which offers a low-cost opportunity for everyone to enjoy the fantastic car show before the bidding starts on Tuesday. The WestWorld site with its impressive array of gigantic tent structures housing the collector cars, vendors and Lifestyle Pavilion, was packed with visitors checking out the vast collection of desirable cars, trucks, even a few classic boats.
SPEED will broadcast 39 hours of live bidding during the week, with a number of games and contests offering cool prizes for the winners. The top prize, chosen at random from participants in the Hagerty Fantasy Bid game, is a special edition 2012 Ford Mustang GT500.
Bob Golfen, Automotive Editor for SPEED.com, is a veteran auto writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for collector cars, car culture and the automotive lifestyle. SPEED.com fans can email Bob Golfen at
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