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REPORT: NHTSA attempting to stop GM Heritage Collection selloff at Barrett-Jackson

Word 'round the auctionhouse campfire is that the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration is attempting to put the kybosh on a planned sale of many General Motors Heritage Collection vehicles this weekend. NHTSA is apparently calling for the halt because it fears that many of the vehicles slated for sale at Barrett-Jackson's Palm Beach auction are not road legal, yet new owners may attempt to drive them on public roads anyway. Oddly, in both the past and at present, both GM and BJ have been very forthcoming that many of these ... Read more →

Event Alert: April Calendar of Automotive Events Frank Filipponio

April might be best known for its rain and resultant flora, but we hope sunshine prevails. After all, April marks the beginning of the IndyCar season with an undercard of ALMS in St. Petersburg, as ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: The Pace Cars Drew Phillips

There was a plethora of pace cars this year at Barrett-Jackson, mostly coming from General Motor's Heritage Collection. Some of them we would love to have in the garage, like the 2007 Corvette ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: The Supercars Drew Phillips

Although muscle cars are usually in the spotlight at Barrett-Jackson, there were quite a few interesting supercars that caught our attention as well. First up was a Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo done up in ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: Bargain Buys Under $10k Drew Phillips

If you only watch the Saturday night highlights on SPEED, you might think only those with deep pockets can afford to buy cars at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale. Not true! There are ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: Gone in 60 Seconds Eleanor Movie Car 9 months ago on Autoblog

What's the price of fame? When the subject turns towards famous movie cars, a vehicle's presence on the silver screen invariably adds some intrinsic value to the vehicle's worth, and there are few movie cars in recent memory more recognizable as Eleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang fastback from Gone ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: Jeff Gordon's 2006 NASCAR Chevrolet Monte Carlo 9 months ago on Autoblog

While the main focus of Barrett-Jackson is the cars, quite a few charities benefited from the sale of many of the cars. Several people donated money to charities even when they didn't buy a car, proving that many of the bidders have hearts just as big as their wallets. This Monte Carlo SS NEXTEL ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: Ford FR500CJ Cobra Jet Prototype 9 months ago on Autoblog

While the 2010 Shelby GT500 disappointingly failed to cross the block, Mustang fans were still treated to a pretty good show when a 2009 FR500CJ Cobra Jet roared up on stage. Behind the wheel was none other than legendary drag racer John Force, who personally testified to the car's capability on ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: First Retail Production Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 9 months ago on Autoblog

Ford's F-150 SVT Raptor isn't much like a normal truck. One look at the machine, with its copious amounts of front and rear suspension travel, super-wide stance, unique front fascia and bright orange paint quickly proves that point, but the truck on display at Barrett-Jackson last night had a ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: Yenko and COPO Chevrolet collection 9 months ago on Autoblog

Way back in the day, things took place a bit differently. Exhibit A: Chevrolet's Central Office Production Order system, which allowed dealerships a back door around GM's officially-sanctioned packages and options. For instance, it was possible to order a Camaro right from the production line ...

Carroll Shelby catches a cold, first 2010 GT500 rescheduled for Palm Beach auction 9 months ago on Autoblog

If you were watching the Barrett-Jackson auction on SPEED on Saturday evening, you might have noticed that a fairly important car wasn't shown crossing the block - the first retail production 2010 Shelby GT500. Did they auction the car off during a commercial? Nope, in fact the car wasn't ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: Hurst Viper good as gold, sells for $275,000 9 months ago on Autoblog

Autoblog was the first media outlet that was granted access to the matte gold-colored Hurst 50th Anniversary Dodge Viper. Unfortunately, our pockets aren't nearly deep enough to actually purchase one for ourselves. We did, however, manage to witness the sale of the very first model down the ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: First Retail Production 2010 Chevrolet Camaro goes for $350,000 9 months ago on Autoblog

One of the most highly anticipated vehicles to be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson this year was the first 2010 Chevy Camaro. There are very few instant classics these days, and this is one of them. There's still a month before actual series production of the car is slated to begin, but the ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: First Production 1955 Ford Thunderbird 9 months ago on Autoblog

Do you like your birds rare? Though it's not quite on the endangered species list just yet, there's no doubt that any 1955 Ford Thunderbird is a desirable classic car, and none more so than this particular example, which just so happens to be the first T-Bird ever produced. Powered by its ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: 1970 Plymouth Superbird Custom Tribute 9 months ago on Autoblog

Few muscle cars are as recognizable as the 1970 Plymouth Superbird, with its rear wing that stands proud over the car's rear haunches undoubtedly being the most striking visual modification, followed closely by the front snout that extends well past the front wheels for maximum aerodynamic ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: 1966 Batmobile Re-Creation 9 months ago on Autoblog

Perhaps the best-known vehicle ever to come out of the fertile mind of George Barris, otherwise known as the King of the Kustomizers, was the Batmobile, as seen on television screens around the country in the late '60s. This is not the original Batmobile, which was based on Lincoln concept car ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: The Mustangs 9 months ago on Autoblog

There has always been a plethora of pony cars at Barrett-Jackson, and this year is no different. Buyers have a choice between just about any classic Mustang they could ever want: Mach 1, Boss 302, Boss 429, GT500, and more. There is even a 1967 Shelby GT500 "Eleanor" used in the movie Gone in 60 ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: Final 1993 GMC Typhoon 9 months ago on Autoblog

Back in the early '90s, General Motors proved that it was capable of producing a vehicle that was fully competitive with the best supercars in the world, and it did so, oddly enough, with a compact pickup truck called the Syclone. Later, a midsize SUV bodyshell was used with the same powertrain, ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Bandit Special Edition 9 months ago on Autoblog

As the '70s finally came to a close, there was just one bastion left for enthusiasts of classic American muscle cars: the Pontiac Trans Am. This is the car that was forever immortalized by Burt Reynolds and the Smokey and the Bandit movie franchise. As if the standard TA wasn't outlandish enough ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: 1982 Pontiac Trans Am K.I.T.T. replica 9 months ago on Autoblog

Well, what do you know? K.I.T.T. was a big hit here at Barrett-Jackson today. We'd never have guessed that there would be enough fans (with money) of the original Knight Rider series here at the auction to drive bidding all the way to $40,000 (add another $4K in fees), but indeed there were. ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: 1951 Willys Jeep 9 months ago on Autoblog

Before this 1951 Willys Jeep went on the auction block, we thought it was little more than a curiosity among the more prestigious and rare hardware lining the halls at Barrett-Jackson. Apparently, we were wrong. The little ex-military GP vehicle sold for a staggering $104,500 after all was said ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: The Corvettes 9 months ago on Autoblog

Corvettes have always been well represented at Barrett-Jackson, and with GM's Heritage Collection added to the list, there are plenty of interesting 'Vettes set to cross the auction block. Among the collection is a one-off 1997 Corvette Tiger Shark concept, a 1989 Corvette Snake Skinner that ...

Barrett-Jackson 2009: Vaughn Gittin gettin' groove on in 2010 Falken Drift Mustang 9 months ago on Autoblog

Most of our time at Barrett-Jackson is spent inside the auction tent, but there are plenty of interesting activities going on outside, as well. In recent years, Ford Racing and Falken have brought out their drift Mustang that competes in the Formula Drift series, with Vaughn Gittin Jr. wowing ...

First Drive: Autoblog drives the 50th Anniversary Hurst Viper - first! [w/VIDEO] 9 months ago on Autoblog

Ron Flint, president of Hurst Performance, is quick to let you know that founder George Hurst's original intent was to make hot rods for gentlemen. It is ironic, then, that for the revived company's 50th anniversary, it has thrown its energies into a car that isn't a hot rod, and certainly ...

2009 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction preview 9 months ago on Autoblog

The time has come once again for the most renowned classic car auction of the year, and we will be in Scottsdale over the next several days to report live on the highlights from Barrett-Jackson. Despite the slow economy, this year's lineup of cars remains just as exciting as previous years due ...

GM Performance manager to advise Barrett-Jackson bidders 10 months ago on Autoblog

GM will be "thinning the herd" of its Heritage Collection at this year's Barrett-Jackson auction, beginning January 13th in Scottsdale, AZ. As many as 250 historically significant cars, trucks and concepts are slated to go under the gavel, a few are bound to be sold well under their true value, and ...

Event Alert: January Calendar of Automotive Events 10 months ago on Autoblog

Thanks to your suggestions, last month we added a Google Calendar after the jump so you can bookmark it and constantly receive updates as we add them. We appreciate all of your input and hope you find our calendar a useful tool. We also appreciate your comments listing events we might have ...

First retail production 2010 Camaro to be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson 10 months ago on Autoblog

Bidding for the first retail production 2010 Chevy Camaro is set to begin in Prime Time on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Barret-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. A similar move was made last year when the first production Corvette ZR1 managed to rake in an astounding one-million ...

VIDEO: First Corvette ZR1 delivered to proud papa 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the Corvette ZR1 at Barrett-Jackson The very first Corvette ZR1 has rolled off the assembly line at General Motors' assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the proud owner of the 638-horsepower hellraiser was there in person to claim his prize. Chevy ...

Auction Action: GT500KR KITTs already on the block 1 year ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/GT500KR_KITTs_Already_At_Barrett_Jackson'; The Barrett-Jackson auctions have seen no shortage celebrity cars cross the block, but is the sale of a pair of KITTs at the upcoming Palm Beach event a sign that the series has already succumbed to its crushing ...

Barrett-Jackson 2008: Ford Thunderbird Italien Concept goes for $600,000 1 year ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Rarest_strangest_cars_sell_at_Barrett_Jackson_auction'; Most early Ford show cars were sent to be destroyed after serving their duty, but this special car, a one-off Thunderbird called the "Italien" managed to escape the crusher. The story goes that this ...

Barrett-Jackson 2008: General Lee Dodge Charger brings $450,000 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a high resolution image var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Rarest_strangest_cars_sell_at_Barrett_Jackson_auction'; If Wikipedia is correct (isn't it always?), there were a total of 309 General Lee Dodge Chargers used in the making of Dukes of Hazzard. The show ...

Barrett-Jackson 2008: Robosaurus crushes cars, wallets - sells for $575,000 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view a high resolution photo var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Rarest_strangest_cars_sell_at_Barrett_Jackson_auction'; Who wouldn't want to own their very own 29 ton, 40 foot robot that can crush 20,000 pounds with its teeth and shoot 20 foot flames out of its nostrils. As ...

Barrett-Jackson 2008: Right to own first Dodge Challenger SRT8 worth $400,000 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click on the image above for more of the first concept Challenger var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Rarest_strangest_cars_sell_at_Barrett_Jackson_auction'; We were hoping Dodge would give us our first look at the production version Dodge Challenger at Barrett-Jackson (we've seen plenty of ...

Barrett-Jackson 2008: First production Corvette ZR1 goes for a cool million 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a high resolution photo gallery var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Rarest_strangest_cars_sell_at_Barrett_Jackson_auction'; The automotive world waited what seemed like forever to get its first look at the 2009 Corvette ZR1, but one lucky bidder won't have to wait ...

Barrett-Jackson 2008: Chevrolet Corvette Rondine Concept hits $1.76 million 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a high resolution gallery var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Rarest_strangest_cars_sell_at_Barrett_Jackson_auction'; Pininfarina, meet Corvette. Corvette, Pininfarina. This one-off 1963 concept car was created for the Paris Auto Show and has been stored at the ...

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