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1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III ( Lot # 1385 )
1954 Plymouth Belmont Concept Car ( Lot # 1383 )
BARRETT-JACKSON 47TH SCOTTSDALE AUCTION — JANUARY 13 – 21 by David M . Brown
Offering pre-war classics to today ’ s supercars , the 47th annual edition of Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction returns January 13 – 21 , 2018 , to WestWorld of Scottsdale , just off the Loop 101 .
Among the more than 1,600 docketed vehicles , most to be offered at no reserve , are stellar cars such as a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 ; 1934 Packard 1101 Cabriolet ; 1963 Chevrolet Corvette LS3 Custom Convertible ; 1966 Ford Shelby GT350 001 ; 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III – Copper car ; and a 1951 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grand Sport Saoutchik Coupe .
The charity cars include a 2017 Ford GT , donated by Valley businessman Ron Pratte to the Evernham Family-Racing for a Reason Foundation , which will sell the car to benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina ’ s IGNITE program , assisting young adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger ’ s Syndrome .
More than 300,000 bidders , consignors and car lovers as well as 250 vendors and sponsors are expected for nine days of automotive festivities . Preview days are January 13 and 14 , beginning at 8 a . m . The Automobilia Auction is January 15 and 16 , 9 a . m . to 2 p . m .; January 17 – 20 , 8:30 – 10 a . m .; and January 21 , 8:30 – 11 a . m . The Vehicle Auction takes place January 15 and 16 , 2 p . m . to close ; January 17 – 20 , 10 a . m . to close ; and January 21 , 11 a . m . to close .
“ Following a memorable 2017 Las Vegas Auction , we are continuing to build a collector car event for Scottsdale that is more than just an auction ; it is a celebration of the automotive lifestyle ,” says Craig Jackson , chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson , The
World ’ s Greatest Collector Car Auctions ®, which also produces annual events in Palm Beach , Florida , at Mohegan Sun , Connecticut , and Las Vegas , Nevada .
Special events , seminars and sponsor involvement begin January 13 with the QuikTrip Family Value Day ( children 12 and under free ). The Opening Night Gala , January 14 , 7 – 11 p . m ., will welcome invited guests . On January 13 and 14 , Dodge Thrill Rides are scheduled at 9 a . m ., followed by the Monster Energy Motorcycle Drifting Exhibition , 11 a . m .– 2 p . m .
From January 15 through the 19 , 9 – 11 a . m ., “ Behind the Hobby ” Collector Car Symposiums presented by American Car Collector take place in the Equidome , and Ford and Chevrolet have scheduled the popular Ride ’ N Drives and Dodge Thrill Rides , all beginning at 9 a . m ., January 15 – 21 .
Both the Boss 429 and the Packard have received concours restorations , the Rolls-Royce is one of ten cars bodied by coachbuilder W . S . Atcherley for the marque , and the Talbot-Lago has distinguished coachwork by Jacques Saoutchik .
A custom Resto-Rod , the Vette carries a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder LS3 engine , and the Ford Shelby is number 001 , the very first 1966 Shelby GT 350 built .
“ From great Salon cars like the incredible Rolls- Royce , to spectacular muscle cars , supercars and more , we will once again have a diverse docket that all our passionate fans will love ,” says Steve Davis , president of Barrett-Jackson .
For more information , see barrett-jackson . com and call 480.421.6694 .
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