2017 Barrett-Jackson: Scottsdale

WESTWORLD OF SCOTTSDALE

JANUARY 14-22, 2017 STEVEN TYLER IS SELLING HIS 2012 HENNESSEY VENOM GT SPYDER  LOT #3003

No Reserve

JUSTIN BIEBER

IS SELLING HIS 2011 FERRARI 458 ITALIA  LOT #1372

DALE EARNHARDT JR. WILL BE ON THE BLOCK FOR THE SALE OF HIS 2014 CHEVROLET #88 RACE CAR  LOT #3006.1

No Reserve

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» W orld-class facility and amenities » Over 2,000 items of authentic automobilia selling at No Reserve » More than 200,000 square feet of indoor exhibits to explore

» Celebrity apperances by Steven Tyler, Justin Bieber, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Burt Reynolds, Reggie Jackson and more! » Automotive demonstrations and activities » Over 1,700 of the finest vehicles, most offered at No Reserve » Nearly a million square feet under cover

LIVE TELEVISION COVERAGE PRESENTED ON DISCOVERY AND VELOCITY

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46TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

THE AUTOMOTIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR

 LOT #1392

1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI ’CUDA

 LOT #1369

1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L88

 LOT #1365

1965 SHELBY GT350 FASTBACK No Reserve

 LOT #0000

2015 FERRARI BERLINETTA

Barrett-Jackson: where you can rub elbows with like-minded celebrities and automotive aficionados … capture the car of your dreams … or simply savor the thrill-a-minute adventure of auction action at its best.

A STAR-STUDDED DOCKET

THE WORLD’S GREATEST COLLECTOR CAR AUCTIONS® RETURNS JAN. 14–22

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oasting a spectacular star-studded docket, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, the industry-recognized barometer of the collector car market, will kick off the 46th annual Barrett-Jackson Auction with a big, bold, breathtaking bevy of highly coveted collectible vehicles.

This year’s nine-day event — which will astonish buyers, sellers and automobile voyeurs alike with its treasure trove of exceptional vehicles — features more than 1,700 collectible vehicles, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Grammy winner Steven Tyler’s personal 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder, an extremely rare supercar that is the fifth of only 12 Hennessey Venom GTs ever created and first of the Spyder convertibles. In March 2016, one of the Venom convertibles recorded a top speed of 265.6 mph, making it the world’s fastest convertible sports car. The Spyder will cross the auction block at No Reserve, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting Janie’s Fund, an initiative created in partnership with Tyler and Youth Villages to bring hope and healing for many of the country’s vulnerable girls who have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect.

Another auction highlight — and one of the most anticipated vehicles on the docket — will be the 1960 Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle (CERV) 1 used by Zora Arkus-Duntov (known as the “Father of the Corvette”) in his advancements of the Chevrolet Corvette in the 1960s. A true piece of automotive American history, this exceptional vehicle served as Arkus-Duntov’s personal testbed and is fitted with a 377ci aluminum small block, an advanced Roch-

— Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson

“From the excitement of seeing first-time buyers bid on a vehicle to the thunderous applause that comes from a million-dollar bid for charity, Scottsdale is the premier auction where you can truly indulge in the automotive lifestyle.”

— Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson ester fuel-injection system and Indy-style tires and wheels.

The car comes with considerable paperwork and stands as one of the great experimental landmarks of GM history.

Also commanding the room’s attention will be 145 vehicles from the famed Charlie Thomas Collection, which will stylishly strut across the block throughout the

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO AT THE SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

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EXPERIENCE THE ELECTRIFYING BUZZ OF THE AUCTION ARENA:

DIVE DEEP INTO THE STORIES BEHIND THE CARS:

Join industry experts at the new Shell Pennzoil Pioneering Performance Stage along the sponsor midway for an in-depth look at certain vehicles as they roll off the auction block.

Get mesmerized by the chant of the auctioneers and catch the bidding action up-close as some of the world’s most sought-after cars cross the renowned BarrettJackson auction block.

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"We’re going to fuel the excitement we built up during our 45th anniversary year with our 2017 Scottsdale Auction. I’m optimistic that the more than 1,700 collectible vehicles lined up for this event will set the stage for another banner year at Barrett-Jackson."

event, all at No Reserve. This wow-worthy collection is an eclectic mix of stunning prewar classics, American muscle, European cars and high-performance vehicles, including the super-collectible 1970 Plymouth Superbird featuring the original V-code 440/390hp Six Pack V8, backed by a 4-speed transmission with a pistol-grip shifter. Professionally restored to show-winning specifications, this beauty is a Mopar Gold National Show winner.

Whether bidding or just soaking up the incredible atmosphere, this epic event is not just for dealers and the megawealthy; indeed, families, first-time buyers and everyday auto enthusiasts will all find something to suit their tastes at the auction, while experiencing the exuberant aura generated by this high-wattage, high-excitement event.

As in previous years, fans can participate in Ride ’N Drives and Thrill Rides with Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge; fans can also enjoy “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposiums where specialists — including BarrettJackson’s own automotive experts — will offer in-depth looks at everything from how to buy, sell or care for a collector car to hot future collectibles.

In between checking out the cars and attending events, be sure to visit the Exhibitor Marketplace — THE place to be for shoppers, both window and otherwise — as well as for those whose passion runs to specialized and/or vintage collectibles. Here, sponsors and exhibitors showcase a dazzling array of products including trend-setting clothing, amazing artwork, fashion-forward jewelry and unique automotive aftermarket products.

For more information, visit www.Barrett-Jackson.com.

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CHECK OUT THE BEST IN ARENA POLO:

The best arena polo players from the U.S. and England face off Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15, in the Equidome, with the highlight being the most prestigious match in arena polo — The Townsend Cup — at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COLLECTOR CAR HOBBY:

Complimentary “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposiums, presented by American Car Collector, take place from 9 to 11 every morning at the Shell Pennzoil Pioneering Performance Stage. Get the insider’s scoop on everything from navigating a Barrett-Jackson auction to what to look for in a collector car.

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GET MOTORING:

Take a heart-stopping spin in a Ford Mustang, Chevy Corvette or Dodge Viper; go on an off-road adventure in a Ford or Chevy truck; ride shotgun in an openwheel modern desert racer in the SCORE Racing/Wide Open Performance Baja Experience; or climb aboard an Indian Motorcycle for a guided Demo Ride.

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WATCH DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS COME TO LIFE:

At the DIY Pavilion presented by Tub O’Towels, you can watch car care demonstrations and even observe two vehicles undergoing a full build throughout the week, right before your eyes.

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SHOP AT THE EXHIBITOR MARKETPLACE AND SPONSOR PAVILION:

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With nearly 300 exhibitors and sponsors and more than 200,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space (and even more outdoors), you’re sure to find something to rev your engine!

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For those who enjoy four-legged horsepower, make sure to take in the Arabian Horse Exhibition, to be held in the Equidome at WestWorld on Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22.

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BE A PART OF THE BIDDING ACTION:

Becoming a bidder at Barrett-Jackson is easier than you might think — visit Barrett-Jackson.com and click on “Bid” to find out how.

As an added bonus, Tier 1 bidders also get the hottest tickets in town: the Opening Night Gala!

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TAKE A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE:

From colorful neon signs to collectible kiddie rides, take a close-up look at more than 2,000 pieces of America’s motoring past on display before their turn on the BarrettJackson block. Better still, become a bidder and take some of those memories home with you!

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THE AUTOMOTIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR

JANUARY 14-22, 2017

STEVEN TYLER'S HENNESSEY VENOM GT HAS SOME MAJOR BITE READY TO STRIKE AT THE SCOTTSDALE AUCTION FOR CHARITY

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arrett-Jackson is excited to welcome the legendary Steven Tyler and his incredible 2012 Hennessey Venom GT to the 2017 Scottsdale Auction.

The back story on the Venom actually dates back to 2007, when the team from the Texasbased Hennessey Performance brought the company’s Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Viper to a “shootout” between some of the world’s fastest supercars and ended up posting the quickest time of the day by running 0 to 200 mph in an astonishing 20.3 seconds.

But Hennessey Performance didn’t want to stop there. They tossed around the idea of putting the Venom 1000 Twin Turbo engine in the back of a Lotus Exige, and the Hennessey Venom GT concept was born, making its first appearance at Monterey in 2011.

It caught the attention of someone who knows what it’s like to live life in the fast lane: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler, front-man of the legendary rock band Aerosmith. While in the Houston area filming a local audition for “American Idol,” Tyler asked Hennessey if he could see and drive a Venom GT. He was hooked, and asked if he could order a convertible version. Hennessey delivered Tyler’s Venom GT Spyder – their first convertible – a few months later.

Tyler’s rare supercar is the fifth of only 12 Hennessey Venom GTs ever created. In March 2016, it recorded a top speed of 265.6 mph, making it the world’s fastest convertible sports car. It will cross the auction block at No Reserve, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting a very special charity known as Janie’s Fund.

When Tyler’s song “Janie’s Got a Gun” – which touched on the theme of child abuse – was released in 1989, he was overwhelmed and inspired by the thousands of letters he received from his fans – fans who had experienced neglect and abuse themselves. It prompted him to launch Janie’s Fund – a program to support girls who have been abused and neglected, giving them the resources they need to heal and, as Tyler puts it, “the tools they need to get on in this crazy world that we’ve got.”

A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Steven Tyler will be on the Barrett-Jackson auction block the evening of Friday, January 20, as his one-of-a-kind supercar is auctioned for the cause so close to his heart.

SCHEDULE GATES, VENDOR AND SPONSOR DISPLAYS OPEN DAILY FROM 8 A.M.

SATURDAY, JAN. 14 8 a.m.-close 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

9 a.m.-close 11 a.m.-close 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

12 p.m.-2 p.m.

2 p.m.-4 p.m.

2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Preview Day and Coca-Cola Family Value Day Dodge Thrill Rides Automobilia Auction Factory Five demonstrations RideTech demonstrations Safety Kleen seminar Arena Polo – U.S. Military vs U.K. Military Arena Polo – Townsend Cup: USA vs England Adam's Polishes seminar

SUNDAY, JAN. 15 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 p.m.-2 p.m.

1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Preview Day Dodge Thrill Rides Automobilia Auction Factory Five demonstrations RideTech demonstrations Safety Kleen seminar Arena Polo – Sherman Cup Consolation Match Arena Polo – U.S. Sherman Cup Final Adam's Polishes seminar Arena Polo – SUPA vs II College All-Star Match

MONDAY, JAN. 16 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Automobilia Auction Ford & Chevrolet Ride ’N Drives; Dodge Thrill Rides “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposium presented by American Car Collector: Getting Started in Car Collecting 9 a.m.-close Factory Five demonstrations 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

“Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposium presented by American Car Collector: Navigating a Barrett-Jackson Auction 11 a.m.-close RideTech demonstrations 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Safety Kleen seminar 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Adam's Polishes seminar 2 p.m.-close Collector Car Auction

TUESDAY, JAN. 17 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Automobilia Auction Ford & Chevrolet Ride ’N Drives; Dodge Thrill Rides “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposium presented by American Car Collector: Insider’s Look: Ford Muscle 9 a.m.-close Factory Five demonstrations 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

“Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposium presented by American Car Collector: Insider’s Look: Mopars 11 a.m.-close RideTech demonstrations 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Safety Kleen seminar 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Adam's Polishes seminar 2 p.m.-close Collector Car Auction

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Automobilia Auction Ford & Chevrolet Ride ’N Drives; Dodge Thrill Rides “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposium presented by American Car Collector: ACC’s 10 Best Collector Cars 9 a.m.-close Factory Five demonstrations 9 a.m.-close RideTech demonstrations 10 a.m.-close Collector Car Auction 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Safety Kleen seminar 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Adam's Polishes seminar

THURSDAY, JAN. 19 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9 a.m.-10 a.m.

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COLLECTOR CAR SYMPOSIUMS

key Barrett-Jackson goal over the years has been to continue to elevate and grow the car collecting hobby. The new generations entering the hobby ensure that the spectacular vehicles crossing the block will be appreciated and protected for years to come.

One way to elevate is to share knowledge. At the 45th Anniversary Scottsdale Auction in 2016, new “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposiums were introduced to provide insight and appreciation about many aspects of the collector car hobby to auction attendees. Now, for 2017, the symposiums are back ‒ bigger and better than ever. Best of all, they are free to all event ticket-holders!

Each morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Scottsdale auction from Monday, January 16, through Friday, January 20, a variety of automotive professionals – including members of the Barrett-Jackson team of automotive experts – will be sharing their knowledge on the new Shell Pennzoil Pioneering Performance Stage near the auction arena at WestWorld.

Presented by American Car Collector (ACC) magazine, the symposium topics this year include Getting Started in Car Collecting; Navigating a Barrett-Jackson Auction; insider’s looks at Ford Muscle, Mopars and Chevy Performance; ACC’s picks for the 10 Best Collector Cars; and The Devil’s in the Details: Interiors and Exteriors. The last symposium of the week, a two-hour session on Friday, is called An Advanced Look into Collector Cars, and will delve deep into topics that include what makes a vehicle a collector car, a primer on engine sizes and output during the muscle car era, what attributes increase or limit collector car value, collector car fraud and the difference between seemingly identical cars.

If you would like learn more about collector cars and what to look for before buying a collector car, don’t miss the opportunity to attend one (or more) of these informative symposiums. With the shared knowledge provided by these exceptional professionals, you’re sure to take away some valuable insider information.

Automobilia Auction Ford & Chevrolet Ride ’N Drives; Dodge Thrill Rides “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposium presented by American Car Collector: Insider’s Look: Chevy Performance 9 a.m.-close Factory Five demonstrations 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

“Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposium presented by American Car Collector: The Devil’s in the Details: Interiors & Exteriors 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Meguiar’s Car Care Tips 10 a.m.-close Collector Car Auction 11 a.m.-close RideTech demonstrations 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Safety Kleen seminar 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Adam's Polishes seminar

FRIDAY, JAN. 20 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Automobilia Auction Ford & Chevrolet Ride ’N Drives; Dodge Thrill Rides “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposium presented by American Car Collector: An Advanced Look into Collector Cars with the Barrett-Jackson Car Automotive Experts 9 a.m.-close Factory Five demonstrations 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Meguiar’s Car Care Tips 10 a.m.-close Collector Car Auction 11 a.m.-close RideTech demonstrations 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Safety Kleen seminar 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Adam's Polishes seminar

SATURDAY, JAN. 21 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9 a.m.-close 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-close 11 a.m.-close 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Automobilia Auction Ford & Chevrolet Ride ’N Drives; Dodge Thrill Rides Factory Five demonstrations Meguiar’s Car Care Tips Collector Car Auction RideTech demonstrations Safety Kleen seminar Adam's Polishes seminar

SUNDAY, JAN. 22 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9 a.m.-close 10 a.m.-close 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Automobilia Auction Ford & Chevrolet Ride ’N Drives; Dodge Thrill Rides Factory Five demonstrations Collector Car Auction Safety Kleen seminar Adam's Polishes seminar

TICKETS DISCOUNT TICKETS: Valid ID required to receive Senior, Military or Student discount.

CHILDREN: 5 and under are free.

TWILIGHT PASSES: For admittance after 5 p.m.

Adults

ALL-WEEK PASS

$190

$150

$90

SATURDAY, JAN. 14

$20

$15

free

SUNDAY, JAN. 15

$20

$15

$10

MONDAY, JAN. 16

$20

$15

$10

TUESDAY, JAN. 17

$30 $20

$25 $15

$10 $10

$30 $20

$25 $15

$10 $10

$40 $30

$30 $20

$15 $15

$60 $40

$50 $35

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$75 $55

$60 $45

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Senior Military Student discount Children

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1 MAIN AUCTION PAVILION: Auction block, bidder bar, food and beverage, bidder seating, public seating, restrooms, event catalogs,official merchandise, Automobilia display, Miller Lite Muscle Lounge and Skyboxes.

2 AUCTION OFFICE: Bidder office/registration, VIP services,consignment services, cashiering, BarrettJackson Endorsed Insurance, Reliable Carriers, Swisstrax, TFX International Specialized Vehicle Transport, UBS, official merchandise and event information/lost and found.

3 MAIN ENTRANCE: Bidder registration, Eventbrite box office, will-call, ATM, shuttle stops to off-site parking, shuttle to auction office, media credential pick-up, golf cart rental and official merchandise.

4A AUCTION VEHICLE DISPLAY TENTS 1-5 4B AUCTION VEHICLE DISPLAY TENTS 7-10 4C AUCTION VEHICLE DISPLAY TENTS 6 5 SALON COLLECTION PAVILION

6 AUTOMOBILIA OFFICE/DISPLAY 7 MEGUIAR’S STAGING LANES: View the vehicles as they are prepped to cross the auction block.

8 PROPERTY ROOM & KEY CONTROL: Vehicle property storage and information on auction vehicle locations.

9 SPONSOR PAVILION: Sponsor displays and official merchandise.

10 EXHIBITOR MARKETPLACE PAVILION 11A SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR MIDWAY 11B MIDWAY FOOD VENDORS 12A THE COCA-COLA GARAGE AND PATIO: No oil changes here! Entertainment, food and beverage.

12B LAND ROVER NORTH SCOTTSDALE STAGING LANES DECK 12C SHELL PENNZOIL PIONEERING PERFORMANCE STAGE Join industry experts for an in-depth look at certain vehicles featured on the Barrett-Jackson auction block. Featuring ADESA, Cabinets

by Hayley, Prestone, Reliable Carriers and Swisstrax

13 ADESA PRE-STAGING AREA: See the auction cars as they get prepped for the block.

14A PRE-AUCTION CAR CHECK-IN 14B POST-AUCTION CAR CHECK-IN 15 FORD AND CHEVROLET RIDE ’N DRIVES, DODGE THRILL RIDES 16 VIP LADIES LOUNGE - Proper Credential Required 17 MEDIA CENTER - Proper Credential Required 18 SALON BISTRO: Serving lunch and dinner.

Additional dining options are located throughout the event site and at #1, 10B &11.

19 BIDDER’S BAR - Proper Credential Required.

20 OFF-SITE PARKING SHUTTLE STOP 21 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE DEMO RIDE AT MONTERRA 22 EQUIDOME SPECIAL EVENTS: Arena Polo (Jan 14-15). Arabian Horse Exhibition (Jan 20-21) 23 DIY PAVILION PRESENTED BY TUB ‘O TOWELS. 24 WIDEOPEN PERFORMANCE BAJA EXPERIENCE.

TWILIGHT PASS

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 TWILIGHT PASS

THURSDAY, JAN. 19 TWILIGHT PASS

FRIDAY, JAN. 20 TWILIGHT PASS

SATURDAY, JAN. 21 TWILIGHT PASS

SUNDAY, JAN. 22

*Amounts reflect prices at the gate.

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THE AUTOMOTIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR

DON PRUDHOMME: SNAKE II HEMI ’CUDA RACES TO THE BLOCK

n the June 1971 issue of Car Craft magazine, editor Terry Cook wrote, “A funny car is a projectile that’s fired from its own cannon.” Those words perfectly capture the brutal, violent and astonishing nature of that uniquely American acceleration device, the Top Fuel Funny Car, a veritable plastic-bodied rocket sled on wheels. The fact that modern funny cars have broken the four-second zone (prior to the NHRA decision to reduce the course from 1,320 to 1,000 feet) takes nothing away from midsix-second machines like International Motorsports Hall of Famer Don Prudhomme’s 1972 Plymouth Barracuda Mattel Hot Wheels "Snake II" Funny Car (Lot #1345, below).

The Hot Wheels Snake II ’Cuda featured here was listed thus: “Prudhomme’s Cuda is currently the world’s quickest and fastest funny car. It has made several runs over 220 (mph) in the 6.6’s (seconds). The best of these was a 226 in 6.60. The Snake is tough.”

Whether you were there in person watching the fire-belching HEMI-powered Plymouths match race each other, or were one of the millions of American kids fantasizing on the playroom floor with Mattel’s 1/64-scale Snake and Mongoose Hot Wheels cars in the decades since, there’s no denying the team’s worldwide popularity among kids of all ages.

But why play with palm-sized miniatures when the rare opportunity to own the real thing presents itself? Offered at No Reserve by Prudhomme, the fully restored Snake II funny car is soon going to find a new home. Presented in its 1972 configuration, the Snake II is the second generation of Prudhomme’s ’Cuda-skinned funny car.

Snake II benefited from the many advances sweeping the funny car world in the early ’70s. A more streamlined body shell — a narrow, dragsterinspired frame by “Lil John” Buttera — added wheel-

 LOT #1346 –­ No Reserve

 LOT #1346.1 –­ No Reserve

1989 PONTIAC TRANS AM “SKOAL BANDIT” FUNNY CAR

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS “SKOAL” FUNNY CAR

base length for improved high-speed stability, lightweight spun-aluminum Cragar Super Trik wheels, a Lenco 2-speed transmission with reverser and Alpine White exterior paint set it apart from Snake I (which has also been restored).

The exterior graphics appear as they did in 1972, when Snake dominated the match race circuit and competed on the American Hot Rod Association (AHRA) tour,

winning several events and setting several performance records. In 1973, this car competed at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, where it set the national elapsedtime record in the quarter-mile at 6.35 seconds. Prudhomme also drove the “Snake II” to its top speed of 226 mph.

Also presented is the iron-block, iron-head 426 HEMI with its 6-71 supercharger, magneto ignition and 3-port Enderle fuel injection “hat.” The chassis is SFI certified (#C30255). Unlike certain showpieces that aren’t functional, Snake II starts, runs and moves under its own power.

It has been 51 years since the flip-top funny car arrived on the drag racing scene. And while many “floppers” have been widely recognized, the Snake (and Mongoose) machines stand apart. Why not add the Snake II HEMI ’Cuda to your collection?

Prudhomme is also bringing two other race cars to the Barrett-Jackson block. His 1989 Pontiac Trans Am “Skoal Bandit” Funny Car (Lot #1346, above left) was winner of the 1989 NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis and a Bud Shootout Champion. It is the last funny car Prudhomme drove in his career before returning to the Top Fuel ranks in 1990.

The 2007 Chevrolet Impala SS “Skoal” Funny Car (Lot 1346.1, above, right) holds the distinction as the last funny car to be campaigned by the legendary drag racer and team owner. It was driven by Snake Racing driver Tommy Johnson Jr. in NHRA competition during the 2007 season and was the last race car in professional motorsports to feature Skoal-branded tobacco sponsorship.

 LOT#1345 –­ No Reserve

1972 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA MATTEL HOT WHEELS "SNAKE II" FUNNY CAR

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AMAZING AUTOMOBILIA COLLECTIONS ON TAP FOR SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

n automobilia offering of more than 2,000 authentic pieces — equal in magnitude to the Ron Pratte Collection featured at the Scottsdale auction two years ago — will be coming to BarrettJackson’s 2017 Scottsdale Auction.

The majority of the automobilia hails from the estate of Gordon Apker, who was an internationally recognized car

collector, longtime Pebble Beach Concours judge and cherished member of the extended Barrett-Jackson family. The items include magnificent porcelain neon dealership signs, unusual tin and porcelain signs, pedal cars, beautifully restored gas pumps, service station equipment, transportation toys and other unique collectibles.

There will also be pieces from other noteworthy collec-

tions, including that of Mike Seracino, which also features nicely restored gas pumps and unusual items such as kiddy rides and coin-operated machines.

“It’s a very well-balanced offering overall,” says BarrettJackson Director of Automobilia Rory Brinkman, “but probably one of the best offerings of authentic dealership signs ever to cross an auction block. It’s really going to be the history of the automobile told through tin and porcelain dealership signs.”

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ON THE BLOCK View the entire docket at Barrett-Jackson.com

 LOT #1397

 LOT #1294

1964 ASTON MARTIN DB5

1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO COPO No Reserve

 LOT #1390

1960 CHEVROLET ENGINEERING RESEARCH VEHICLE (CERV) 1

 LOT #1329

1939 CHEVROLET C1500 CUSTOM TRUCK "THE BRASS MONKEY" No Reserve

 LOT #1376

 LOT #1342

1964 CHEETAH

1957 MERCURY TURNPIKE CRUISER CONVERTIBLE PACE CAR

 LOT #1396 2005 PORSCHE CARRERA GT No Reserve

No Reserve

 LOT #1434

1929 FORD "ALUMATUB" HOT ROD No Reserve

 LOT #1393

 LOT #1388

1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/360 SPLITWINDOW "FUELIE"

1938 ROLLS-ROYCE 25/30 CUSTOM BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER

No Reserve

No Reserve

 LOT #1056

 LOT #1386

1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE

1934 PACKARD EIGHT RUMBLE SEAT COUPE

No Reserve

No Reserve

 LOT #1352

1999 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO VT No Reserve

 LOT #1325.2

1959 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE No Reserve

 LOT #1394

 LOT #1380

2005 FORD GT

1956 AUSTIN PRINCESS "JOHN LENNON'S"

No Reserve

No Reserve

 LOT #1439

 LOT #1388.2

1969 PONTIAC GTO JUDGE RAM AIR III CONVERTIBLE

1955 BENTLEY S-1 4-DOOR SALOON

No Reserve

 LOT #1426

1986 FERRARI TESTAROSSA "MIAMI VICE CAR"

 LOT #1349

No Reserve

No Reserve

1968 SHELBY GT500 CONVERTIBLE

6 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017

AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT OF THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC

46TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

THE AUTOMOTIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR

CHARLIE THOMAS: A TRUE CAR-GUY’S CAR COLLECTOR

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s a young man, Charlie Thomas started in the automotive business as a delivery driver at an Oldsmobile dealership, and over the years he worked his way up to owning or holding an interest in nearly 50 dealerships.

He’s stepped back from the workaday world of showrooms and service departments, but never lost his love for cars.

Thomas has amassed an incredible collection of 250

cars, 140-plus of which he’s putting up for sale at the 2017 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.

“They’ve got more buyers, and a wider variety of buyers,” he says of his choice to go with Barrett-Jackson. “They’ve got a buyer for everything, and with the spread of cars I’ve got, I’m going with them.”

In addition to the six Thomas cars that were sold at the 2016 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction, a mouthwatering sampling of cars scheduled to cross the block in Scottsdale

was on display at the Las Vegas auction site. Thomas’ collection is wide-ranging and deep.

Thomas has always sought out and bought the best cars he could find, and that keen eye is evident with this group.

Look closely and you’ll find the largest available engines, multiple carburetors, posi-traction rear ends and many other desirable features.

But that’s typical for a Charlie Thomas car — he only buys what he considers to be the best.

 LOT #XXX

NAME description

 LOT #1018 ­– No Reserve

 LOT #1283 –­ No Reserve

1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD "E" CONVERTIBLE

1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL ROADSTER

 LOT #1287 ­– No Reserve

 LOT #1284 –­ No Reserve

1946 FORD SPORTSMAN CONVERTIBLE

1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD

 LOT #1020.1 ­– No Reserve

 LOT #1006.1 –­ No Reserve

1970 PLYMOUTH 'CUDA

1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 FASTBACK

The unique Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom in Scottsdale is the ultimate venue to sell, consign or purchase quality collector cars throughout the year, with a rotating selection of immediately available premium vehicles always on hand.

With a top-notch Service Department dedicated to collector and premium vehicles, this exceptional automotive destination also features restoration system products, official apparel and merchandise, and Barrett-Jackson endorsed insurance.

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