Lots and lots of cars.
Barrett-Jackson claims their Scottsdale, AZ car auction is the world’s largest, and loooking at the thousands of cars on display it’s tough to argue with that assertion.
The World’s Greatest Auction ….
Detroit’s big manufacturers showcase their latest.
At the memorabilia auction. An illuminated
period garage sign can easily command $2,000.
These sold for much more.
Old gas pumps are very costly.
This chap was calling for pricing advice.
High quality replicars were everywhere.
After much outlay of Henry Ford II’s wealth, the GT40 –
40″ tall at the roofline – won Le Mans in 1966, and then
again in 1967, 1968 and 1969. Thereafter Porsche dominated.
There are a great many of these enormous tents.
Pennzoil had itself convinced, if no one else, that
only their product would save your engine from doom.
Huge tractor trailers are the order of the day for the monied set.
Lovely period detail on GM’s finest, the Corvette.
Pininfarina’s body on the 512BB remains peerless.
Spotlighting in the tents makes everything look better.
Practically speaking, 90% of the vehicles on display
have zero collector value and will only depreciate.
This is the real thing, a beautifully restored Chevy Bel Air.
Glitz. Cruella DeVil’s car.
The food served here is quite exceptionally bad.
This was the least awful – noodles at $11 a small cup!
Acres of cars. Only in America.
A ’40s Mercury two door coupe, quite lovely.
Ready for the jousting tournament.
A fine period US Forest Service truck.
I’m informed by experts that an auction is the worst possible place to buy a car. The displays make everything look glamorous, you overbid in the excitement and as for pre-purchase inspections, fughedaboutit. But its a fun way to pass a glorious Scottsdale summery winter day.
All snaps on the Panny GX7 with the 12-35mm pro zoom.