10:31 P.M. ? The Dodge Viper is one of the hottest sports cars ever built, with a high-output, 450-horsepower V-10 engine and a chassis that feels and responds like a race car. So the buyer of lot 378 should be delighted that he picked up a 2000 Viper coupe with just 9,580 miles for the bargain-basement price of $36,300. Well bought!
This custom lead-sled 1951 Mercury coupe sold for $99,000, which was a lot less than the sellers said it cost to built. (Photo: Barrett-Jackson) 9:42 P.M. ? Wow, the consignors of lot 372, a custom 1951 Mercury coupe, said they invested $225,000 in building this black beauty. It sold for $99,000, big money to be sure, but a haircut for the former owner if those numbers are accurate. Still, an absolutely beautiful cruiser that evokes memories of the James Dean era.
9:25 P.M. ? A big car for a great cause, lot 370.1 is a 1971 Plymouth HEMI "Barrett-Cuda" car that was built by longtime Darrell Gwynn Foundation supporters Mike Langston and Dick Koch of Pure Power Motorsports and donated for auction at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas to commemorate Barrett-Jackson's 40th Anniversary.
It hammered at $200,000 to wild applause from the huge crowd, in the process becoming the highest-selling car in the auction so far.
Barrett-Jackson president Steve Davis (lower right) gives a double thumbs up to the latest young recipient of a wheelchair from the Darrell Gwynn Foundation, which received $200,000 for the donated 'Barrett-Cuda' custom car. (Photo: Bob Golfen) All proceeds from the auction of this 572-cubic-inch Plymouth custom will benefit the foundation's mission including its Wheelchair Donation Program, Education and Prevention Program and Patient Assistance.
8:50 P.M. ? How important is originality? Lot 364.1 was a beautiful 1964 Chevrolet Corvette with the much-coveted 327-cubic-inch, 375-horsepower, fuel-injected engine. But this car was described as ?upgraded? to the fuelly motor, which suggests it was originally equipped with one of the lower horsepower 327s offered. So despite having its original knock-off wheels and just 55,989 miles from new, it sold for $46,400, modest money for this era.
8:40 P.M. ? Another pair of VWs, albeit considerably nicer than those that ran earlier. Lot 363 was a 1963, 21-window Volkswagen Samba deluxe bus, which looked sensational in black and white with red wheels and white-wall tires. Said to be owned by the same California family for the last 20 years, it was an award-winner that had been meticulously restored and came with period-correct luggage. The bidding moved up steadily until it stalled at $66,000 plus 10 percent buyer?s fee.
A bright-red, customized 1964 Volkswagen Double Cab pickup truck was seld for $42,000, plus bidder fee. (Photo: Bob Golfen) Next up, lot 363.1 was sort of the yin to 363?s yang, a heavily customized 1964 Volkswagen Double Cab pickup truck in resale red. Yet despite of ? or perhaps because of ? the massive modifications, it hammered for $42,000 plus 10 percent ? just a little more than the earlier pair of VWs sold for and nowhere near what the Samba brought.
8:12 P.M. ? Lot 359.1 was a muscle car long before the term muscle car was invented. A 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air, it was ?upgraded? to a 348-cubic-inch, tri-power engine mated to a four-speed transmission. That was the most powerful engine combo available in a Chevy that year. It had a meticulous restoration and was beautiful to the eye. The cool thing? It was finished in Suntan Copper with dog-dish hubcaps instead of resale red.
8 P.M. ? I can?t believe this some lucky bidder stole this 1960 Lincoln convertible for just $26,300. Wow, wow, wow! Lot 358.2, this one pretty much defines the term ?land yacht.? It comes with power disc brakes, power steering, heater and defroster, undercoating, white wall tires, clock, radio, padded dash, center rear armrest, power rear window and dual exhaust. Billed as ?one of the largest production convertibles ever.? No kidding!
This good-looking 1966 custom Volkswagen bus brought $45,100, another solid sale for a Microbus. (Photo: Bob Golfen) 7:32 P.M. ? The buyer got a nice deal on Lot 355.2, a 1964 Corvette coupe that sold for $34,100. Although it was said to have a matching numbers engine, the fact that it was modded with disc brakes, custom wheels and other tweaks many have held the price back a bit. Still, a pretty car and doubtless a solid driver. No harm done here.
7:05 P.M. ? Lot 352.1, a 1966 custom Volkswagen bus sells for $45,100, good money, though well short of the six-figure prices a couple brought restored VW buses brought at Orange County in June. Of course, customs are frequently a harder sale. Right after, Lot 352.2, a custom 1961 VW Crew Cab sells for $44,000. Those are what?s called market-correct prices.
6:42 P.M. ? There?s a huge buzz in the air for Lot No. 350, a highly customized 1938 Chevrolet coupe that ties for high sale of the day at $110,000. A really nicely done custom, it comes with a 350-cubic-inch crate motor, power steering, air conditioning,automatic overdrive transmission, leather interior, digital dash, four-wheel disc brakes and Foose wheels. What was great about this car was how tastefully done it was. Very classy and fun.
This highly detailed 1938 Chevrolet coupe street rod ties for high sale of the day at $110,000. (Photo: Barrett-Jackson) 6:14 P.M. ? Now, this is the fo? shizzle: Lot 347, a drop-dead gorgeous 1954 Buick Roadmaster, Arctic White with a Ranier Blue roof and matching blue brocade interior. A California car with only 39,000 original miles, it was a first place winner at the 53rd annual Lake Forest show hosted by the AACA. These Roadmasters were the top of the line Buicks in the 1950s and as such was worth every penny of the $66,000 it brought. Not cheap, but very well bought.
5:33 P.M. ? There are a ton of incredibly cool old pickup trucks at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas, like Lot 343.1, a beautiful 1953 Ford F-100. After a 3 1/2-year restoration, this was extremely well bought at $29,200. I should have bought this one myself! Described as ?one of the best 1953 Ford F-100's you will find. Finished to the highest standards and comes complete with documentation of the restoration, including a picture folio and receipts. A true classic American, built Ford tough.?
This 1954 Buick Roadmaster hardtop is such a strikingly beautiful car, worth every bit of the $66,000 that it received on the block. (Photo: Barrett-Jaackson) 5:10 P.M. ? This 1952 Ford Crestline Custom 2-door coupe was a real sweet ride, selling for $68,600. Lot 341.2, this was a car used in the 1950s to test anti-rollover technology, called the Curvemaster and developed by a man named Arthur Vogel. Many changes were made to the car including installation of air-conditioning and power windows. 401cid Buick Nailhead V8, Dynaflow transmission and Buick large drum brakes. Most of these additional enhancements were done in the early 1960s.
4:27 P.M. ? The first $100,000 car of the auction is lot 335.2, a custom 1948 Lincoln Continental that sells for $110,000 with seller?s premium. This was a charity car, with all proceeds going to the Arkansas Children?s Hospital Foundation. And while some may balk about sticking a 502-cubic-inch Chevy V-8 in a post-WWII Lincoln, I think this would be a ball to drive.
4:02 P.M. ? Another high seller! Lot 331., a heavily customized 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible fetches a strong $77,000. Then again, every single piece of this car had been redone and modified. Powered by a 502-cubic-inch rat motor, this bright yellow lowrider is a sure head-turner everywhere it goes. Not for the inconspicuous of heart.
Beautifully restored, the 1952 Ford Crestline Custom 2-door coupe has the 401cid Buick Nailhead V8 that was installed in the 1960s. (Photo: Barrett-Jackson) 3:48 P.M. ? We have a new high seller at $60,500, Lot 331.1. A 1957 Ford Country Sedan Station Wagon, this one came with its original 312-cubic-inch engine with three-speed overdrive manual transmission, power brakes and power steering. This was a body-off rotisserie restoration of a rust-free California wagon. For those in a family way, this was a great throwback wagon from the era of ?Father Knows Best? and ?Leave It To Beaver.?
3:30 P.M. ? You never quite know what any vehicle will go for at auction. The Hummer H2 has long been decried has a symbol of gas-guzzling excess and the GM subsidiary that built it has gone to the great auto graveyard in the sky. And yet, Lot 329.1, a stock 2006 Hummer H2, becomes one of the weekend?s top sellers so far at $50,600. Go figure.
3 P.M. ? OK, does it get any cooler than a resto-modded 1947 Hudson pickup truck? I don?t think so. Lot 325.1 came with a GM big block. It is a frame-off restoration with 5,000 miles since completion. Featutes include power steering, power brakes, power windows and air conditioning. At $27,500, it was cheaper than most new pickup trucks.
A "Father Knows Best" 1957 Ford station wagon in pristeen condition went to a new home for $60,500. (Photo: Barrett-Jackson) 2:25 P.M. ? Here is a real sleeper, a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS, white over blue. Maybe I?m prejudiced because I had one just like this back in the day, but these are nice drivers for not much money. A two-owner car with just 63,381 original miles, Lot 321 was quite nice and sold for just $13,200, continuing a trend of welll-bought cars on the weekend.
2 P.M. ET ? It?s on people. The Friday auction activity opens with a late-model luxury car, a 2000 Mercedes 430S, the S-Class being the top of the M-B line. This white one, Lot 311, brings a sale price of $15,900 including 10 percent buyer?s premium. This, despite being in two prior accidents. Yikes.
Tom Jensen is the Editor in Chief of SPEED.com, Senior NASCAR Editor at RACER and a contributing Editor for TruckSeries.com. You can follow him online at twitter.com/tomjensen100.
Source: http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/autos-friday-barrett-jackson-blog/
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