Bernie's Top 75 Picks from the 2015 Barrett Jackson auction: Scottsdale Part II

On Monday, I recapped Part I of my top choices of cars that's on the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale auction.  In case you missed the introduction, here's it is...

In the automotive world, when there's a New Year, something else is also around the corner-- the first world's greatest auction of the year, Barrett Jackson. Held in their flagship city of Scottsdale on January 10-18th, this year's docket will remind you why Barrett Jackson's auction isn't one to miss. There's some great looking vehicles waiting to be auctioned off and here's Part II of Bernie's Top 75 Picks... Oh and my dream car will be a part of part III.

Kicking things off is this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback parked in Lot 273. Stunning Acapulco Blue 428cid, 4-speed Mach 1. Rare Q Code car with new seats, carpet and dash. Original Rally wheels on new Goodyear Polyglas tires. Rebuilt rear end, updated electric ignition, new carburetor, intake, water pump, and aluminum heads. 

Currently occupying Lot 274 is a 1967 Chevy Camaro. Resto-Mod featuring an LS1 engine with Keisler 5-speed transmission. White and black exterior with matching houndstooth interior. Black Rocket wheels. 4-piston Wilwood disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, Bilstein shocks and tubular control arms.

Resting in Lot 309 is a 1960 Dodge Polara. Fully restored example of the iconic finned 1960 hardtop sedan. Styled with aircraft elements, this car was the epitome of America's space race dreams. Ram Fire wedge combustion chamber 383/330hp V8 engine with 4 barrel carburetor.

A 1962 Studebaker Gran Tourismo is parked in Lot 344. This Studebaker is a restored car finished in blue over black interior. 289cid V8 and 4-speed automatic transmission.

Waiting to be purchased in Lot 346.1 is a 1969 Buick Electra 225. This Duece and a quarter has a 430 V8 with automatic transmission, air conditioning, and all power options. Excellent Signal Red paint with equally nice black interior and top.

Located in Lot 354 is a 1954 Mercury Sun Valley. Overhead V8, low production with 9,761 units built in the U.S., nearly every conceivable option can be found in this Sun Valley.

A 1940 Packard 120 can be found in Lot 380.1. This is a great driving car with a smooth straight 8, excellent interior and an older paint job that still shows very well. Ready for cruises and tours. 

Take a walk with me to Lot 385.1 where you will see a 1967 Fiat 500. This car was restored in a small town in Italy, where it lived for many years. Stunning in every aspect and shows better than when it was new.

In Lot 391, there is a 1971 Chevy El Camino SS up for auction. Restored in 2009 by professional restoration shop. Original SS car. Used as a show car since restoration.

At Lot 401.1, you will definitely find a 1961 Chevy Impala Bubble Top. This bubble top '61 Impala has a 350cid engine and manual transmission. New paint and new red interior. Ground-up restoration on a rust-free car. This car runs and drives great. 

Lot 434 belongs to a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454. This is a beautiful restoration of an iconic muscle car.

At Lot 471.1, we have a 1971 Dodge Charger R/T. It has matching numbers, Fender Tag, Build Sheet and very rare color combination. 

We are at the halfway mark with this 1960 Buick Electra 225 in Lot 490. Recent frame-off restoration. Excellent car to start with, the undercarriage detailed, all power options, last of the fin Buicks. 

Two lots from the Buick Electra 225, is a 2007 Shelby GT500 parked in Lot 491. Owned by a Barrett-Jackson executive, this is the 22nd 2007 GT500 ever built; a rare, pre-title car. Its owner took possession of the keys to this car in 2007 straight from the factory at Flat Rock from Carroll Shelby, who also autographed the dashboard. 

Up next on the auction block is a 1972 Chevy Camaro SS located in Lot 501. Real SS Camaro built with a stroked LS3 engine producing 485hp paired with a Tremec TKO 6-speed manual transmission. Custom PPG paint Titanium Silver with custom black stripes and custom two tone leather interior. 

Parked in Lot 508 is a 2004 Bentley Continental GT. Stunning and meticulously maintained Continental GT. This beautiful Beluga Gray metallic and Saddle leather luxury car has less than 56,000 original miles. Powered by a twin turbo 6.0 Liter W12 with 552hp, all-wheel drive and 6-speed automatic.

Stationed in Lot 518 is a 1958 Chevy Corvette. Single family owned since 1976. Correct fuel injection, 350cid engine, Edelbrock aluminum heads, Tremec 5-speed transmission, new 4.11 posi-traction, front disc brakes, new Dakota gauges and aluminum crossflow radiator. Also has a new convertible top. 

Guess what's parked in Lot 554? You guessed it.... a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Convertible. This early production Sunbeam Tiger has had only two owners from new. Recent ground-up restoration. The 260cid 4.3 Liter Ford V8 motor and 4-speed manual transmission are original to the car. 62,600 actual miles. Mileage not indicated on title. 

Parked in Lot 569 is a 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS. Checker Auto Stores poster car for advertising. New exterior paint in 2012, rebuilt date code 396cid engine with 375 heads. 

Stationed in Lot 633 there is a 1969 Chevy Nova SS. Beautiful restoration with a turbo 400 with posi-traction. 

A VERY desirable 1987 Buick Grand National is up for grabs in Lot 635. It has a turbo V6 engine, 29,000 original miles and rare Astro-Roof.

Only four more left and located in Lot 659 is a 1959 Chevy El Camino. Rare first-year model, frame-off restoration, 348cid 4 barrel engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, padded safety dash, autronic eye, speed minder, and faux exhaust vents. 

Parked in Lot 671 is a 1971 Dodge Challenger. This Challenger R/T re-creation with a 440 Six Pack V8 with three 2 barrel Holleys, Hooker Super Competition headers, TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission, Sure-Grip differential, rear spoiler, Rallye Wheels, front disc brakes, and power steering.

A 1949 Cadillac Coupe De Ville is waiting to be purchased in Lot 685.1. The Coupe De Ville presented here is a late production car. A full body-off restoration was performed in the 1990s, taking many years. Originally black, this Coupe De Ville was re-sprayed in an Eldorado color of Bahama Blue, very popular in the 1950s. 

And rounding out the selection is the current occupant of Lot 689, a 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III  BJ8 Roadster. This Austin-Healey was recently reconditioned, new paint, interior, convertible top with boot, new chrome knock-off wheels and radial tires. 

Part III is coming soon...

Bernie's Top 75 Picks from the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction: Scottdale Part I

Happy New Year everyone. I know I haven't been writing on my blog like I should. But it doesn't mean that I abandoned my site. I decided to switch platforms and also have an all new design that I'm currently working on. Posts will be few are far between until I officially move the blog in March, but I will update with the key events that's going on in January.

In the automotive world, when there's a New Year, something else is also around the corner-- the first world's greatest auction of the year, Barrett Jackson. Held in their flagship city of Scottsdale on January 10-18th, this year's docket will remind you why Barrett Jackson's auction isn't one to miss. There's some great looking vehicles and also my actual dream car is up for auction. I have 75 vehicles that I fell in lust with. Actually it was 74 cars and my dream car that I'm in love with. Enough talking, time to show off part one of my selections.

Starting off my selection in Lot 5, we have a 1978 Puma GTE. This car is extremely unique and has the styling and design features of a Ferrari Dino. It's been maintained in excellent condition. Powered by a 1,600cc VW engine. Features VDO instruments. A blast to drive, lightweight, and very fast.

Parked in Lot 7.1 is a 197 BMW 2000. This is a rare BMW 4 door sedan. Originally an automatic BMW installed a 4-speed for a better performance. Rust-free Arizona car.

Fast forward to Lot 20 where a 1959 Edsel Ranger is parked in it. Nice older restoration 1959 Ford Edsel Ranger. Car is complete and in exceptional condition. It is a very solid and fun car to own and drive.

Stationed in Lot 24 is a 1957 Buick Special. 364cid Nailhead, Dynoflow 2-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, heater/defroster, factory Sonomatic push-button radio, factory in-dash clock, padded dash, dual chrome side mirrors and white wall radials with Buick wheel covers.

A 1966 Renault Caravelle Hardtop is up for auction in Lot 25.1. This is a very attractive European sports car with optional hardtop.

Parked in Lot 29 is a colorful 2001 Volkawagen Beetle. Custom paint by Mike Lavallee of Killer Paint. 61,500 original miles. Stock, unmodified, fully loaded, 5-speed, air conditioning, sunroof, cruise control, heated seats, leather, CD changer, 5,000 miles on new tires, stone guard, superb service record.

Located in Lot 32 is a 1922 Ford T-Bucket. This T-Bucket roadster was built by Don Woodley with a Chevrolet 350/330hp GM performance crate engine, Turbo 350 with shift kit, 2,500 stall converter, Lokar shifter, Ford 9" with 3.25 gears, disc brakes and AM/FM/CD player with remote. 

A 1969 Chevy Nova is up for grabs in Lot 33. Complete restoration on a rust-free car. Power plant is a new 3350/330hp crate engine from GM performance. Turbo 350 transmission with shift kit, 2,500 stall converter, posi-traction 10-bolt with 3.42 gears, power steering and power disc brakes. 

Currently occupying Lot 42 is a 1957 BMW Isetta 250. This is a rare European version 250 Isetta. Restored correctly with correct materials, 62 mpg and a top speed of 56 mph (Bernie says... with specs like that, it's practically a golf cart.)

In Lot 50, expect to find a 1967 Buick Gran Sport GS 400 parked in it. This Buick has automatic transmission, yellow exterior with black top and black interior, family owned since 1972 and has always been parked in a garage. Has been repainted one time several years ago. Power windows, power steering and power brakes. 

Residing in Lot 54 is a 1967 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible. This 98 has a 425 engine, automatic, loaded with power steering, brakes, windows, trunk and seat. Also features speed alert and air conditioning. New black top with glass back window.

Sitting in Lot 56 is a 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express. This is an excellent rust-free example of 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express truck. Factory 360cid engine, special 727 automatic transmission, 3.55 rear end and black bucket seat interior.

Halfway on the list is a 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau Hardtop in Lot 61. This 'bird has 428cid, C6 automatic transmission, full power windows, power seats, power brakes, power steering and factory air conditioning. Restored form the ground up with low miles on restoration. Excellent driver. Original Candy Apple Red with gold pearl accents. 

Parked in Lot 75 is a 1951 Crosley Firetruck. This is a rare Crosley built by Overland Amusement in Lexington, MA. Only 400 were made in 1951. Street legal; can haul 20 kids or adults in a hook-and-ladder trailer with dual benches. 

A beautiful turquoise 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne is up for grabs in Lot 87. This Biscayne has a 355cid 4-speed with 20" and 22" wheels, disc brakes and a custom one-off interior. I really love the color... 

Lot 92 has a classic 1965 Ford Mustang parked in it. Powered by its original 6 cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Body is solid with good glass, chrome and trim. All-new interior, including gauge cluster and new power top. Runs and drives great.

Nine more left, and the coveted 1986 Buick Grand National speeds into Lot 201. This very popular Grand National has had one recent repaint. Very rare climate control and with a T-Top roof.

Lot 204 is the temporary home for a 1974 Volkswagen Thing. This Volkswagen Thing 181 with the stunning Dove Blue paint and a clean, simple stock black interior. It features its factory original 1.6 Liter highly detailed engine with dual Weber carburetors. Laid out on Satin Black wheels. 

Parked in Lot 208 is a 1948 Lincoln Continental. This stately car is from Arizona. It has not been restored, so it is not perfect, but the V12 is smooth and quiet. Great looking dark blue exterior with a blue interior and a great car to get in and drive.

Stationed in Lot 223 is a 1971 Buick GS. This is a frame-off restored real GS 455cid with Stage 1 upgrade, Muncie 4-speed Rock Crusher transmission, 12-bolt posi-traction rear with 3.73 gears, power steering and front disc brakes, AM radio with new Rally wheels and tires.

Lot 236.1 has a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W31 parked in it. This is a real W31 with one fresh repaint on original rock solid body. Matching numbers motor with professional build, cold air induction Ram Air hood and automatic transmission.

Only four more to go, and this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda in Lot 240 is definitely up for grabs. This 1969 M Code 440 Barracuda has original Broadcast Sheet, date code 440 engine, original sheet metal and no rust. Fresh paint and body.

Resting in Lot 247 is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. This Bel Air has a 283cid V8 with automatic transmission. Blue-on-blue two tone color with fender skirts. Power brakes, power steering, power windows, and power dual antennas and Vintage Air.

Four spots away from the Bel Air is a 1967 Chevy Camaro SS that's parked in Lot 249.1. Full rotisserie restoration on an SS 396 with a 4-speed, 12-bolt with factory traction bar, console, tachometer and gauges. Bolero Red with black top and interior, power top, power disc brakes and power steeriing. 14"x6" Rally wheels.

And rounding out my first set of picks is a 1965 Pontiac GTO parked in Lot 250. Approximately 200 miles on a rebuilt motor. 389cid bored to 0.030, three Rochester carburetors, larger Be Cool aluminum radiator, 3.17 posi-traction in rebuilt rear end and a powder coated frame. 

Parts II and III are coming soon...