Bernie's Top 20 Picks from 2014 Barrett Jackson: Scottsdale... Part II

Two days ago, I posted Part I of my Top 20 Picks from Barrett Jackson's Scottsdale auction. Well, I'm here to present part II.

I'm starting this list on a vintage exotic high note. Parked in Lot 663, there will be a 1982 Ferrari 400I 2+2 GT. Pininfarina coachwork, 4.8 Liter V12 engine, and it's one of 883 produced.

A few lots away at Lot 670, you can find a 1970 Volkswagen Bus Custom Beach Bus. 1970 Hawaiian style customized beach cruiser that is licensed for the street as well. It has custom seating for seven, full cage and custom stereo. This is a one of a kind custom bus. And yes, I would honestly drive this... in Venice, California.

Another cute car, a 1969 Goggomobil TS-250 Coupe is parked in Lot 675. 2 cylinder gasoline engine, 48 mpg, 0-60mph in 26 seconds. Amazing room for two adults and two small children. Rack and pinon steering. Fully restored. And since we're being honest, I would drive this... but not with two small kids in the car.

Located in Lot 686, you will definitely find a 2003 Nissan 350Z with the VIN of #0001, which makes it the first production 350Z made. Just over 250 actual miles, 3.5 liter V6, 260hp, 6 speed transmission, power windows, power locks, track package and much more.

Number 5 on this list is going to this 1973 Dodge Challenger that's parked in Lot 753. Laser straight bodywork and excellent Ferrari red paint. 770hp (YES!!!!) fuel injected engine, stall converter, automatic transmission and Foose wheels. From the Michael Jenkins Collection. I'm just thinking about all the trouble I would get into owning a Dodge Challenger like this one.

Up for auction in Lot 825.1 there is a rare 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider Convertible. Bianco Avus exterior with a beige leather interior. Powerful 3.5 liter mid-engine V8, 6-speed manual transmission.

Another vintage gem can be found in Lot 983, which would be a 1952 Jaguar XK 120. Matching numbers vehicle includes a Heritage Certificate of Authenticity. 6 culinder overhead cams XK engine, twin SU Carburetion, 160bhp one of the most elegant Jaguar models of all time.

A Bentley Continental GT is currently occupying Lot 1057.1. Exceptionally stunning and meticulously maintained since new off the showroom floor. Extremely rare Dark Sapphire luxury car has less than 22,700 pampered original miles. Sits on brand new upgraded 2 piece custom Asanti wheels.

Lot 1068 belongs to a 1968 Ford Shelby GT500. This GT500 KR is in beautiful shape. The color has been changed to red with racing stripes and a tan interior. Rare combination of manual 4-speed with factory air conditioning. A great driver car with a rebuilt engine that runs on unleaded gas.

Number 11 on the list goes to the cousin to the Ford Shelby, it's a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback parked in Lot 1077. This unrestored Boss 429 is in factory color code Raven Black with black interior matching numbers original car.

Located in Lot 1163, there is a 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible. Purchased by Dean Martin from Rolls Royce of Beverly Hills on February 11th 1981. 16,251 original miles, Georgian Silver exterior and black interior. To add to its provenance, it was owned and titled to actor Dennis Farina up until his death in 2013.

I had the pleasure of being introduced to this next vehicle at SEMA, the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Copo in Lot 3007. Serial number 1 of 69 units. One of one Silver Ice metallic satin paint finish. LS-based 350Cid racing engine featuring a 2.9 liter Whipple screw-type supercharger and Turbo 400 heavy-duty automatic racing transmission. Sold on Bill of Sale only.

In Lots 5082 and 5083, there is a 1922 Spillman Engineering Corp 40 Menagerie Carousel with an 1865 Gasparini "Gypsy Queen" Calliope/Organ. This fully functional 40 foot Menagerie carousel was the brain child of Allan Herschell. The carousel carries a collection of his favorite hand carved characters that traveled and operated around the world. Sold with this calliope that was named after its creator, Alexander Gasparini. Gypsy Queen was purchased out of Alexander's workshop in Paris, France and brought to the US by Gypsies who would pole their barges up and down canals and rivers to entertain.

Only 6 more to go, and located in Lot 1284, we have a 1957 Cadillac El Dorado Biarritz that has undergone a full restoration. 365/325hp OHV V8 and 4 speed hydramatic transmission. Beautiful leather upholstery.

There's a 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider up for auction in Lot 1309. This is a one owner F-430 with an F-1 transmission. Red piping on the seats, carbon fiber interior, matching red calipers, car is all original and fully serviced with books, flashlight, and keys. 6,500 actual miles.

Next door to the F430, there's is a 2009 Mosler Raptor GTR parked in Lot 1310. The first Raptor GTR produced by Mosler. 1,200hp and a total weight of 2,350 lbs. Finished in Lamborghini Orange with twill weave carbon fiber accents. The body is constructed of two layers of carbon fiber with Kevlar sandwiched in between.

Simon Cowell's pristine 2008 Bugatti Veyron is occupying Lot 1319.2. This Veyron has 1,300 actual miles and it was purchased new at Bugatti Beverly Hills. This is the first certified, pre-owned vehicle in the new program being offered by Bugatti.

In Lot 1327, you can expect to find a 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. Fully loaded, 6,900 original mile car. Rare pearl white with leather interior. The ultimate high performance luxury sports car.

A gorgeous 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing is up for auction at Lot 5044. This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was bought new in Southern California at Mercedes Benz of Hollywood. A three owner car and the third owner had the car from the spring of 1960 all the way until May of 2013. Titled as a 1956.

Finally, at number 20... a brand new 2015 Ford Mustang GT at Lot 3010. New sophisticated design represents the next 50 years of the Mustang. Powered by the throaty 5.0 Liter V8, the 2015 Mustang GT now features an upgraded valve train and cylinder heads that yield more than 420 horsepower and 396 ft/lbs of torque.

Bernie's Top 20 Picks from 2014 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale... Part I

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! I know that's a Christmas song, but in the automotive auction world, it's time for the Barrett Jackson to hold their world's famous auction in their hometown of Scottsdale, AZ. What makes the Scottsdale show so great is that it's longer compared to the other shows. Palm Beach, Reno, and Vegas are only three days-- Scottsdale is six days.

Normally I have my top 30 picks from each auction. This Scottsdale show surprised me, because I couldn't narrow my choices to just 30. Honestly, I originally picked over 60 vehicles, and thankfully, I was able to narrow it down to 40. But here's the first 20 that I picked.

                          

At Lot 76, you will definitely see a 1971 Volvo P1800 E Sport Coupe. This coupe has 32,851 actual miles along with a 4-speed manual transmission. This car has been stored since May, 1976. Professional paint and restoration using all OEM parts.

At Lot 88, there's a 1927 Ford Model T Pickup up for auction. Frame-off restoration with powder coated frame. All metal body and bed. Total mechanical rebuild.

Parked in Lot 95, there is a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom up for grabs. Powered by a 350cid engine and 4-speed transmission. Beautiful two tone paint and bright red leather interior. Has custom and factory features throughout. Fast and fun to drive.

A hardtop 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is parked in lot 97.1. True factory Super Sport. This is a matching numbers SS with a 350cid engine and automatic transmission that have been rebuilt to factory specs with less than 2000 miles since rebuild. Bucket seats, U-shifter and SS gauge cluster.

Now this is an interesting pick. In Lot 101, there is a 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagon Carriage. The Benz Patent Motorwagen built in 1886 is regarded as the first auto with an internal combustion gas engine. Patent #37435 was granted to Benz in January 1886. This is a recreation handcrafted in Asia based on a replica.

Lot 112.1 has a 1935 Chevrolet Custom Coupe parked in it. racked and chopped roof and stretched body. Door handles removed and smoothed, doors work on remote. Chevy 350cid V8 and 350 Turbo transmission. New interior, Hidden high end sound system. Air conditioning, power windows, and Bluetooth.

When you arrive at Lot 123, you will expect to find a 1947 Ford Custom Convertible. This 1947 Ford steel convertible in original brown interior. The body is original with exceptional real patina. A nicely detailed Chevy 350cid motor and a Turbo 350 transmission move this Hot Rod down the road.

Parked in Lot 151 there is a 1951 Cadillac Seriies 62 Convertible. It features a 331cid V8 with a Hydramatic automatic transmission, power windows, power seat, vacuum wipers, AM selector radio, clock, Continental kit, Remington wide white wall tires and fender skirts.

At number 9 on the list, located in Lot 162, there is a 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BT7 Roadster. A left hand drive BT7 2+2 model equipped with triple S carburetors and the desirable 4-speed overdrive transmission. Leather interior, adjustable steering column, laminated windscreen and wire wheels are among the original items of equipment.

Parked in Lot 172, we have a 2009 Ford Shelby. This Shelby has 4000 original miles and it's never left outside. It really is a beautiful car loaded with all the options. 500 supercharged horsepower and it's only had one owner.

Continuing with the Ford Family, at lot 3001 there is a former SEMA favorite. This 2013 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 3 was co-created by Mothers Polish and Formula Drift champion, Vaughn Gitten Jr. Debuted at the 2012 SEMA Show, it has toured the country and appeared in numerous publications, online and TV.

An oldie but goodie located in lot 342. This 1942 Dodge Club Coupe was once a survivor with mostly original paint. And it was a part of the Art Astor Collection. It runs very well, and it's a rare '42 Dodge coupe.

Guess what's parked in lot 365... You guessed it, a 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe Hardtop. This gorgeous Deluxe has an automatic transmission, working AM radio, working clock and new widewall tires. Just over 63,051 actual miles from new. Painted in its original Bittersweet and Sahara Beige.

Lot 433 is currently occupied by a 1954 Ford Skyliner. This Skyliner is a rare dealer demonstrator hood with Continental kit and fender skirts. Recent freshening up in 2012 including paint, rubber, interior repair, and more.

Only five more left.... and a 1957 Chevrolet 150 is parked in Lot 471. This 150 is freshly completed build, 283 Chevy bored .060 over, 4-speed transmission, 3x2 intake with three Super 97 carburetors, all new interior, all chrome and trim, disc brakes, 17" and 18" US Mag chrome wheels and a lower stance.

Lot 494 serves as the temporary home to this very famous vehicle. If this 2001 Mitsubishi Evo looks familiar to you, it's because you may have seen it in 2 Fast 2 Furious. This was the car that was used for closeup shots only, and it has under 900 actual miles on it.

Parked in Lot 501, there is a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T. This is a true 440 Six Pack V Code Charger R/T, B5 Blue with white vinyl top and automatic transmission. Everything on this car has been gone through front to back; it was built to drive and enjoy.

A highly desirable 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet is occupying Lot 537. Air-cooled 298cc overhead-valve engine. Top speed of 53 mph (Bernie thinks that this isn't a car, it's a golf cart) with 60 mpg. Concours d'Elegance award winning 4-year restoration.

I love my custom cars, and what's parked in Lot 560 is no exception. Custom metal widebody version of the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT was developed by Dub Magazine. It's currently wearing TIS 22" modular wheels. It is lowered on Eibach springs and sports special Dub interior with suede trim. From the Greg Mauzy Collection.

Rounding out my top 20 picks is a vintage luxury car parked in lot 641. A gentleman's car, a 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud in original restored condition. Complete new leather upholstery, fully serviced and new white wall tires. This car has been cherished with no expense spared.


I still have 20 more pics and they're ocming up in part II.

Fast And Furious 7 Official Release Date and First Movie Still

... and you'll have Vin Diesel to thank.

Ever since November 30, 2013, the future of Fast and the Furious 7 was in the air. But a couple of days ago, Vin Diesel went to his official Facebook page and gave everyone the news they were waiting to hear. Not only did he give the official release date, he also shared a production still of the last scene that him and Paul Walker filmed.

Please remember this quote that Paul Walker once said "If one day speed kills me, do not cry because I was smiling"...

Fast and Furious 7 will be in theaters Friday, April 10, 2015, and if you're anything like me, you'll show up to the very first showing (which is always the midnight showing).

P.S. I came across this video from GT Channel. I thought it was cute when the original driver said "Me resquest Paul drive".