Barrett-Jackson Saturday at Pavilions at Talking Stick

[Xplantdad]

Lynn, Holly and I drove over to Pavilions today to check out the cars and meet up with folks. We met up with Glenn Benthin and Dave Gilsmer. What a surprise! Missing Jacquie Benthin...Missing John Ward...Missing Allan Siferd.

Saw Shaun and Paul...and lo and behold, Eddie Montini was there, too!, So were Charley, Mike Greenawalt, Mike Angelo (Where's Grady? https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t57/1/16/1f609.png;) )
Missed Ward Gappa and Toby (but saw their cars). Met up with Andrew Distad, too!

As a surprise, Ike Ricchio felt well enough to come out for a while with his wife Judy, too!

Enjoy the pics!


In this first group...Glenn Benthin and Dave Gilsmer. So cool to catch up with old friends!



The second pic is John Ward's daughter Kellie-who was out raising money for her son's outrageous medical bills. John is also battling cancer (just got done with chemo) and his cancer is in remission. They are a great family.


Then we have a one of none(?) Grand Prix, a nice R/T Challenger, A cool Split window Corvette and a 1957 (?) Lincoln

[Xplantdad]

In this group of pics is a neat woodie, a nice Shelby and a "mint" rod(don't know what it is...)

[Xplantdad]

Big diversity of cars at this show...from impeccably done to wild paint!

[Xplantdad]

Charley Lillard's Hellfire!!

[Xplantdad]

In this group of cars we have Paul's Nova, a really low rod, another friend we look forward to seeing this time of year Andy Distad (quickbowtie on this site) and a 1956 unrestored Caddy

[Xplantdad]

Ward Gappa brought out two examples of his work for his customer base...Wow, just wow!!:worship:

[Xplantdad]

Though the cars are cool and all...meeting up with friends is the best!


In this shot from left to right is my daughter Holly (her back to you), Mike Greenawalt, Eddie Montini, Charley Lillard and my wife Lynn.


In the second pic is Holly with Mike Angelo (M22 Mike on this site)...with Shaun Price goofing in the background :headbang:

[Xplantdad]

In this group we have a cool lowered 67 Riviera, Lynn's really clean (all his cars look like this!) GTO, a Toyota factory gull wing car (from the BJ display) and a modded Chevelle (also from the BJ display)

[Xplantdad]

In this group, the Barrett-Jackson tent, a neat Formula 400 parked in the regular parking lot, a GTX 440 and a GTS 383 convertible cruising through..and the way low Graham!

[Xplantdad]

Here we have a wild Nash...and a 69 Camaro cruising through

[Lynn]

Thanks for sharing Bruce.

Always great to see your awesome pics of awesome cars and awesome people.

[Xplantdad]

This was an interesting W-31 F85...

[Xplantdad]

Here in this group a 1970 Formula 400 ram air- a low mike Z, a 1939 Ford pick up with a coyote engine and a nice Falcon convertible

[Xplantdad]

In this group we have a Hurst Olds and a 63 R code (loved this!) :blush:

[Xplantdad]

In this last group we have a 442 and from the land of the weird...a supposed 1 of 2 ever produced 4 speed Mopar wagon......:eek2:




Have a great Sunday :beers:

[Woj]

Very nice Bruce. Thanks for posting. Weather looks great.

Phil

[x33rs]

That's my gold ram air formy and my fathers green GTO next to it. Great pictures Xplantdad. Mine didn't turn out so nice, lol.

[Xplantdad]

Thanks for sharing Bruce.

Always great to see your awesome pics of awesome cars and awesome people.




Glad you enjoyed them, Lynn!:beers:

[Xplantdad]

Very nice Bruce. Thanks for posting. Weather looks great.

Phil


Hi Phil, hope to see you next weekend? Weather turned nasty later last night and it rained all night!!

[Xplantdad]

That's my gold ram air formy and my fathers green GTO next to it. Great pictures Xplantdad. Mine didn't turn out so nice, lol.


Wish I would have know it was you...I would have stopped and talked. I love 1970 Formula 400's! Yours looks great and your dad's GTO sounded good, too!:drool:


I'd love to go for a ride in your Formula some day :)

[Woj]

Hi Phil, hope to see you next weekend? Weather turned nasty later last night and it rained all night!!


Bruce,

I plan to be in Phoenix for most of next week. Hope to see you at one of the venues.

Phil

[x33rs]

Wish I would have know it was you...I would have stopped and talked. I love 1970 Formula 400's! Yours looks great and your dad's GTO sounded good, too!:drool:


I'd love to go for a ride in your Formula some day :)

More than welcome to, you can drive it if you want. You're too kind on the comments though, I still need to restore this car someday. I set it up to run the PS drags 20-some years ago but last couple years just have fun driving it and occasional drag strip fun. https://youtu.be/er1z7PpqsnY It's been my daily driver last couple years.
Haven't had it at the Pavs in a while, usually drive the Z. When I was told BJ was also Pontiac night I switched gears.
Dad's car is 571 ci and 724hp/760tq still working out the bugs on that one but the old fart is having fun with it.

[Xplantdad]

Wow...your Formula gets with the program. 13.10's through the mufflers...


Why don't we get together sometime after the auctions..and I can shoot some more pics and we can do a members ride on it? We could include some in car video (with you driving) :)


My brothers first car when I was 14 was a 70 1/2 Formula 400 like yours...but his was Castillian Bronze and didn't have ram air. That car surprised a LOT of cars on Whittier Blvd back in the day...LOL


Thanks for bringing it out to Pavilions...and your dad, too...with his GTO. His car sounded great!! :beers:

[Xplantdad]

Bruce,

I plan to be in Phoenix for most of next week. Hope to see you at one of the venues.

Phil


Phil-hope so! :)

[enio45]

great pics - as usual!!

[x33rs]

Wow...your Formula gets with the program. 13.10's through the mufflers...


Why don't we get together sometime after the auctions..and I can shoot some more pics and we can do a members ride on it? We could include some in car video (with you driving) :)


My brothers first car when I was 14 was a 70 1/2 Formula 400 like yours...but his was Castillian Bronze and didn't have ram air. That car surprised a LOT of cars on Whittier Blvd back in the day...LOL


Thanks for bringing it out to Pavilions...and your dad, too...with his GTO. His car sounded great!! :beers:

Castillian Bronze is a beautiful color. It's flattering the thought of anyone being so interested. This car rarely gets that much attention. Absolutely we could get together. When ever you feel you have the time. I work from home so pretty flexible. I'll be down for the auctions later this week as well.
Thanks again
Larry

[Xplantdad]

Sounds great!:beers:

[A12pilot]

Fantastic, Bruce! Nice pics! :drool: Yes, that R-code Galaxie with those wheels..... LOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!

Have fun!

Cheers:beers:
Dave

[Lee Stewart]

Thank you Bruce for taking the time to post the photos. That convertible Grand Prix really is interesting. Would have liked to see a photo with the top down.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Great pics as always Bruce...thanks a bunch for sharing! :beers:

[RPOLS3]

Thanks Bruce - always enjoy your coverage.

[earntaz]

Bruce - just keep clickin' those pictures ... their enjoyed by all!! Craig

[dykstra]

Great pics Bruce. Thanks again for posting!

[Tenney]

Great stuff, Bruce! That '63 R Code's a rare non-'Cammer at Pavilions!!

[Bill Pritchard]

Great pics Bruce, thanks for posting. That Graham is unreal!

[Xplantdad]

Castillian Bronze is a beautiful color. It's flattering the thought of anyone being so interested. This car rarely gets that much attention. Absolutely we could get together. When ever you feel you have the time. I work from home so pretty flexible. I'll be down for the auctions later this week as well.
Thanks again
Larry


Larry, let me know when you are available....and we can come up your way. It will be neat to do this members ride!:headbang:


Weekends work best for us

[x33rs]

That sounds good Bruce. I agree weekends are probably better for everyone. I asked everyone here and as far as I know I'll be around all of next weekend and don't have any plans for the one after either. So what ever works best, if you really want to make the trek up here, I'm open. Could also meet somewhere if that makes things easier.

Larry

[Xplantdad]

That sounds good Bruce. I agree weekends are probably better for everyone. I asked everyone here and as far as I know I'll be around all of next weekend and don't have any plans for the one after either. So what ever works best, if you really want to make the trek up here, I'm open. Could also meet somewhere if that makes things easier.

Larry


Check your PM's :) We'd love to drive up!!