Planning ahead for Barrett-Jackson

[AlsV8vair]

My wife and I are making our first trip to Barrett-Jackson in January. aside from spending time at the auction what else in the area should we try to see. we only have a week but will try to do as much as we can.
thanks

Al

[1969L78Nova]

Al,
You have to spend a couple of days in Sedona....Beautiful place. Take a drive up 89A towards Flagstaff.
If you've never been to the Grand Canyon...pick a clear day !

[William]

Russo-Steele is maybe a 10 min drive so go there also. Smaller but lots of intersting cars. There are a few other auctions but typically older classics or British stuff.

You should consider the Pavillions' Saturday nite cruise [700-800 cars] but there are a couple of considerations. Friday & Saturday nite at B-J is Prime Time; many high-end cars cross the block during that period. The atmosphere is crazy and the ring is packed. Can't be in both places.

If you do go you may be forever ruined. There are several Cruise Nites here in WI but nothing like Pavillions. Phoenix/Scottsdale is home to many valuable collector cars and they are out in force during auction week. I believe the first Saturday is the best because the auctions haven't started. If it is cold that evening [you'd be surprised...] the crowd at Pavillions will be way down. There is a Friday nite cruise somewhere and I'm sure someone will know of it.

[m22mike]

X2 on Sedona, even if it is just for the day, easy drive. Make sure drive up to the Airport, great view.
Also the Pavillions Cruise is over the top during BJ.

Mike

[AlsV8vair]

We will make a point of going to Sedona and Pavillions. this is our first time to Arizona. we will be staying with my brother and his wife for a week, I can not wait.

[JJEH]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AlsV8vair</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We will make a point of going to Sedona and Pavillions. this is our first time to Arizona. we will be staying with my brother and his wife for a week, I can not wait. </div></div>

Great choice, you will love it there. AZ is awesome!!

[CC Rider]

Cruising on 89A between Prescott Valley and Sedona is a blast, if you rent a good handling vehicle. The scenery is spectacular! Stop in Jerome too, you won't be sorry. Just watch the weather report as it does snow up there from time to time, and 89A will become treacherous.

Pavilions will be crazy busy Saturday during auction week, but worth it! The lot will be almost full around 9 AM! Russo &amp; Steel usually hosts a cruise night 2 weekends before auction week, and Barrett-Jackson hosts the weekend before auction week. This year, it would be January 5th and January 12th.

Enjoy your stay here! Stop and say hi.

[al8apex]

The Penske racing museum is very close and free ... Scottsdale Road south of 101, in the Penske dealer complex (Porsche, BMW, Audi, Land Rover, MINI, etc)

[Canuck]

Ditto on Sedona and Jerome,remember its January and that is much higher in the mountains,read Winter. You dont want to say &quot;I left Ontairo for this!&quot; The Pavillions is Awesome, also if you want a wrecking yard tour,nothing beats Desert Valley Auto Parts. If you want to stay in the warmer climate try a trip to Tucson and the Pima Air Museum and Davis Monithan Air Force base. And there is always golf.


Paul

[AlsV8vair]

Thanks for all of the spots to see. I had hoped my brother was going to have his Shelby there this winter, last year he drove down . three 12 hour days. but this year he is bringing his Harley. at least the car would have been cool to tool around in and fit the four of us. none the less we will have a icredible time.

[AlsV8vair]

Well it will not be long now. looking forward to getting down there. We just had Christmas at our cottage and had a foot of snowfall. Summer like weather sounds good about now.
I have to ask , is it easy to get around on the Auction grounds . there is so much to see we do not want to miss anything. or try not to miss anything.
thanks

[William]

Very easy to move about Westworld. Plan on lots of walking, be sure to have comfy footwear.

There are a few things to be aware of. Starting Friday afternoon it really starts to get crowded. By noon Saturday the ring and the area just outside will be absolutely packed. If you are not a registered bidder you're stuck in the stands in the auction tent. You will be elbow to elbow; people constantly climbing over you to get in/out. Sit as high up as you can get and try to stay put. We did general admission for a few years and had our fill. Even sitting in the ring is a challenge Friday/Saturday.

Get there early. I don't know if they still park general admission on the grounds but if they do you may be close enough to access your car. It can be cool early am and you don't want to haul a coat around for the entire day. If it has rained and the lots are flooded they will bus you in from maybe a mile away.

I do miss seeing the lot attendants in parkas, shivering in the 55º weather.

[Canuck]

Ther is good general parking at off site lots and shuttle bus transportation. The one I have used is Hayden Road at Bell. There are at least five other auctions going on the same week plus the Saturday car show at Pavillions. If you catch it all you can see 3000 plus collector cars in a five day span. BJ is one heck of a trade show as well with every vendor from model cars to the best car haulers on earth. Think of it as Disneyland for car guys, the Oscars and Manhattan at midnight NewYears with a car theme. This will be my ninth year attending and it is now a ritual.

Paul

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ther is good general parking at off site lots and shuttle bus transportation. The one I have used is Hayden Road at Bell. There are at least five other auctions going on the same week plus the Saturday car show at Pavillions. If you catch it all you can see 3000 plus collector cars in a five day span. BJ is one heck of a trade show as well with every vendor from model cars to the best car haulers on earth. Think of it as Disneyland for car guys, the Oscars and Manhattan at midnight NewYears with a car theme. This will be my ninth year attending and it is now a ritual.

Paul </div></div>

Yep!

See you there Paul?

[AlsV8vair]

Well I will not see everything down there as my wife and I are going to try to see some sites other than cars.
Hmmm. i will work on that . lol

[ohhawk]

My wife and I took in this event last year while also attending the car activities during the week. It was a good time and saw some very creative art......and spent some money which made my wife happy.

http://phoenix.about.com/od/galleries/a/CarefreeArtFest.htm

[Postsedan]

Our famous mascot will be locked and loaded, as always <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/BruceatWork.jpg

Dan

[AlsV8vair]

hi
I want to thank you all for your suggestions . we went to Sedona and Jerome . the views were more than we imagined by 10 fold . walked around the shops and just enjoyed the day and the time with my brother and his wife.
Jerome was another amazing place , had dinner at the Haunted hamburger restaurant. did not get time to walk around there as it was late and shops were closing.
Scottsdale was a great area. and the auction was all I expected. the condo was a 5 minute drive away. wish I had planned to stay another week. really wanted to get to the cruise night there. it is hard to imagine doing anythig car related in the middle of January.
I look forward to going there again next year.

[CC Rider]

Glad you had a great time here in AZ!

Yup, took some getting used to going to shows here in February when it is 80*. But it does not take long to adjust.

Summer is car project time.

[Charley Lillard]

Speaking of auctions. Barrett-Jackson is going to have a auction in Reno Nevada during Hot August Nights. That should be fun. If you are thinking of going, book rooms now.

[x Baldwin Motion]

Our famous mascot will be locked and loaded, as always <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/BruceatWork.jpg


are you kidding? what's with the long pants??!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[mockingbird812]

Nice Beef Cake Bruce! You big tease! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Woj]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice Beef Cake Bruce! You big tease! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif </div></div>

OH OH, Sam has been away from home too long.

Phil <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

[Postsedan]

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Dan

[AlsV8vair]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Speaking of auctions. Barrett-Jackson is going to have a auction in Reno Nevada during Hot August Nights. That should be fun. If you are thinking of going, book rooms now.</div></div>

I wish we could get to that but not this year. maybe once I find employment. so we will plan for next year.

-24 degrees C today , I miss Scottsdale. my brother is there until April. and he remeinds me of it lol

[Xplantdad]

Great...thanks for that pic. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

[SUSQ]

Gonna pull the trigger and go to Barrett Jackson in '14 with my (at the time) 16-year-old car guy son. Can bunk at my uncles house in Scottsdale and won't even need a hotel room. My uncle has been after me for years to come out for BJ and stay at his place and I'm finally to the point where my son is old enough to take it all in, fi that's possible. My uncle lives on the north side of town just outside the Pima Freeway on Presido Drive. Is is practical for him to drop us off and pick us up or is it just too crazy at the venue and we would be better of driving there and parking?

[CC Rider]

If he's going to drop you off ad pick you up, that would probably be the most convenient way of transportation. If you have to park, you 'll either have a long way to walk or wait in line for a shuttle bus. Save your strength for the show. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[SUSQ]

Good to know! Thanks.

[Xplantdad]

Rick is correct....or, have one of us locals come by and pick you up!

[AlsV8vair]

there was valet parking offered there, price went up after the first or second day.
It was handy to use.