Barrett-Jackson Family day Sunday Scottsdale 1 14 2018
 

Lynn, Holly and I went to family day at Barrett-Jackson today. The show ran from 8am to 3pm as they were also preparing for the Barrett-Jackson Gala which is happening tonight from 7pm to 10pm.

There are still cars coming in and being unloaded for the auction and there was a good crowd of people there today as well. Like every year-there is a ton of variety at this event...definitely something for everyone. Whether you like Ferrari's or Formula 400's-it's here!

Enjoy the first group of pics. There include some of the vendor display cars....the first shot is from the Ford display which greets you as you first walk in-where you can race someone on the stage, then there is vendor who is selling custom paints, to a vendor who is selling modified muscle and finally part of the Chevrolet display set up like a Hot Wheels package!

This group of shots is a small sampling of some of the "Salon cars" as you progress into the main tent.

First up is a Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sport Saoutchik coupe, then a 1966 Aston Martin DB5, next to a 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa, followed by a 1968 Corvette L88, then a hugger Orange 1969 ZL-1 Camaro (#59), followed by the last known Hemi Cuda...followed by an unrestored black Hemi Challenger-next to a 1966 Shelby GT350R, next to a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder which was next to the 1966 Shelby GT350 prototype #001

Amazing, just amazing!:shocked:

Great way to spend the day with the Family :)

See you soon Bruce :)

Dan

Moving further down the main tent there is more eye candy :)

First up is a 1951 Cadillac custom, followed by a 1957 Desoto Adventurer convertible, then a 1953 Buick Skylark convertible, a 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta convertible, then Bob Gagilano's, then Steve Sandlin's(rest in peace buddy), then someone else's 1962 Belair 409, next to two way cool GTO's, next to 2 Hemi Cudas which were next to a 1971 GTO Judge 455HO convertible. Then there was a 1966 Shelby GT350 which was next to a trio of Boss 429's

Last two are a 1970GTO Judge Ram Air IV convertible and a custom Corvette.

See? something for everyone!

As we moved around the main tent-the cars were just as cool.

A 1973 SD455 Trans Am, then a 1970 Hemi Superbird, 1970 LS6 Chevelle, 1970 Superbird 440/six pack, Stage 1 convertible, W30 442, Cool 56 Nomad wagon, 1970 442 convertible, 1957 Volkswagen Beetle and trailer, 1974 SD 455 Trans Am, cool modded 55, a GSX, the Foulger Ford 428 Cobra Jet drag Mustang, a beautiful Tbird, two 442's and finally an RS Z/28 Camaro

Mark Young has a few cars in the main tent,two of which are shown here...both BRIGHT yellow. The Hemi Roadrunner should look familiar-as it was owned previously by Sizzler Wayne...one of the Pavilions regulars. There's also a Canadian Documented red L79 Nova, which is followd by a 1954 Buick Super Custom convertible with an LS engine, then two more 442s and a 1969 GTO Judge!

This was a cool 1962 Ford F-100 pickup called Django powered by a Cummings 5.9 liter 12 valve diesel with twin turbos and nitrous, then some early Corvettes, a 1963 Volkswagen 23 window bus (Holly loved this!) then a 1962 SS409 Convertible, then a 1967 RS/Z28 with cowl plenum engine was built by Jerry McNeish and dynoed (I talked to the owner who is also doing a 1968 Z28 that should be done by late summer. He does paint and body. I told him to debut it at MCACN!) then finally a 1962 Corvette convertible

Walking further into the main tent, here's a 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 R Code 427, then a 1933 Ford Custom pickup, a 427 Corvette (one of LOTS!), a 1966 Grand sport convertible, a Cougar Eliminator, a bunch of Chevies, a Boss 302 Mustang race car, a 1969 Chevelle SS with aluminum heads, a 1972 RS Z/28 and a Fire truck...(one of a few here!):headbang:

George Lyons brought a few really cool cars including the first retail sold GNX #3 (#1 and # 2 are in museums). This was also the magazine test car as well. He also brought a recreation of the Rod & Custom Nomad cover car.

The pictures following George's cars are a Nickey Camaro, an RS Camaro with COPO equipment, the 1954 Plymouth Belmont concept car and lastly an RS/SS 396 Camaro convertible cruising outside!

That's all for today

Nice pics Bruce, thanks for posting...

Rich

I drove 4 of the cars pictured, including that ZL1. My buddy Jeff is driving that black Camaro in your last shot.

Outstanding pictures as usual Bruce. Thanks for sharing!

G.

I’m living vicariously through you once again... thanks Bruce!

Great job of posting good pics. Thanks.

Really great pics Bruce, thanks for posting! Question: is the Lime Green and Silver 56 Nomad the one that Gas Monkey built for Dale Earnhardt Jr. ????

Detailed coverage, Bruce! Good job gettin' this party started!!

Not sure...could be!

thanks...hopefully I can get out there again mid week! Jamie Jarvis and Dan Vasic are out there so I need to hook up with them :)

Thanks, great coverage and great pics!

And that Nomad *has* to be the one GMG built for Jr and 7-Up.

Thanx Bruce,, never forget my first trip there 2017 with side trip to the Grand Canyon,, Ill be back in 2019.. looking forward to more Pics.. Always Take Care, U and your family,, Scot.

Thank you guys! Hopefully I will get there mid week for some evening action

Thanks Bruce - awesome coverage.

Really enjoyed the show even though I couldn't make it. Thanks Bruce.

Thanks Bruce, brings back memories. I don't live far from Highland Springs, Va. Back in the sixties Hechler Chevrolet was known for selling a lot of hipo cars, in 1969 the word got out that they had that 69 orange COPO car in their show room. Me and some buddies when to Hechler (driving my 66 L-79 Nova) and I remember well that car setting in the showroom when it was brand new.

As always awesome pictures Bruce. Thanks for taking the time to post for those of us who can't attend. Some great cars as always.

Thanks Bruce for taking time to share!****

That's really cool Tommy!:worship:

Was there Saturday and Sunday. Absolutely amazing experience both days. Anyone else see that little kid bounce a corner pole of the chrome bumper of a 50s buick? If you bring your kids to these things, you gotta watch them. Not the kids fault, but the parents. Also, the line up of the '64 and '65 GTOs and that '62 409 Bel Air was incredible. I liked how it looked like they were "the bad kids in detention" away from everyone else.

Great pics Bruce!! Thanks for posting.

Thanks Bruce for the excellent pictures.

More coming up now :)