• Barrett-Jackson building eclectic docket of customs for Hot August Nights, including a fully customized 1936 Ford Sedan (Lot #624) that utilizes a Corvette C4 suspension and GM crate Ram Jet V8 engine
• A 1933 Ford 3-Window Custom Coupe (Lot #633) built and documented to be a rolling showstopper
• A 1934 Ford HEMI Roadster (Lot #634) offers a show-winning, concours-quality build with only 760 miles since completion

RENO, Nevada – July 23, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is building an exciting docket of custom vehicles for the famous Hot August Nights auction, held August 6-8, 2015, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Hot August Nights is the premier event for hot rods and custom vehicles and Barrett-Jackson has built a docket that largely complements that theme. Among the most anticipated consignments is a collection of Fords including the 1936 Ford Custom Sedan (Lot #624) finished by Count’s Kustoms, utilizing a Corvette C4 suspension and a GM crate Ram Jet V8 engine.

“Hot August Nights has a long-standing tradition of bringing together the world’s most elite customizers,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We enjoy helping Hot August Nights carry their nostalgic theme through to our auction by filling our docket with fantastic customs such as these.”

The highly-anticipated 1936 Ford Custom Sedan (Lot #624) is dressed in a stunning, Burnt Orange custom paint, custom pinstripes and airbrush fades. This over-the-top build was finished by Count’s Kustoms and carries an array of eye-catching features. This hot rod rides on Corvette C4 suspension and adjustable air ride shockwaves, and is powered by a GM crate Ram Jet V8 with electronic fuel injection and a 4L80E automatic overdrive transmission. Inside the all-steel body, the black leather and suede interior is accompanied by power seats, windows and sunroof.

A ’33 Ford 3-Window Custom Coupe (Lot #633) features an incredible build with a complete receipt file. A 5.7-liter TPI roller cam engine and 700R4 overdrive automatic transmission power this showstopping hot rod. The black exterior features a custom hood and side panels and a deluxe grill, with the interior sporting red leather along with a custom sound system and banjo custom steering wheel, as well as the technology of rear- and sideview cameras

“Our Reno Tahoe fans truly understand the time, talent and detail that goes into the award-winning customs that cross our block during the week of Hot August Nights,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “This year’s Ford customs will showcase the skillfulness and passion these custom works of art represent.”

Another Ford custom, appropriately titled “Mellow Yellow,” showcases an outstanding build on an all-steel, fully streetable ’34 Ford Roadster (Lot #634). Under the hood, this custom Ford features a HEMI engine boasting approximately 600 horsepower along with a hydraulic roller cam and lifters, adjustable roller rocker arms, dual carburetors, custom aluminum radiator and dual electric fans. Built to show-winning and concours quality, this build has seen only 760 miles since completion.

Also sure to be a fan favorite in Reno Tahoe is a ’56 Ford F600 Custom Pickup (Lot #646). The truck was transformed from a single-cab 22-inch flatbed F600 into a 4-door cab that features Swedish leather and a five-screen DVD stereo entertainment system. Other custom additions include hand-formed front and rear roll pans, a one-off machined console center, hand-built running boards, 2005 Denali bucket seats and a fully polished Ram Jet engine that cranks out 502 horsepower.

Consignments for the 3rd Annual Hot August Nights Auction are still being accepted, with Reserve and No Reserve options available. To consign a vehicle in the Reno Tahoe auction, click here. For more information on becoming a bidder, follow the link to www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.

After a complete rotisserie restoration of an original sheet metal ‘Cuda, this HEMI (Lot #2522) has been stored in a climate-controlled museum. During that time, this ‘Cuda was featured in Mopar Magazine and was proclaimed as “The Ultimate HEMI ‘Cuda.”

It is documented with a Broadcast Sheet and decoded by Galen Govier. The attention to detail is unsurpassed in every way. All of the factory production line markings have been authentically reproduced. Even the tension springs inside the brake drums are factory correct.

Other outstanding features include the high-impact B5 Blue paint, Shaker hood, Rally wheels, hockey stick stripe, road lamps, 727 TorqueFlite transmission, AM/FM radio and body “fish gill” rocker moldings. All of the glass, drivetrain and interior are original and matching numbers. With only 368 cars ever produced and only 30,130 original miles, this is likely the most well-known, rarest documented original HEMI ‘Cudas in existence.

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda (Lot #2522) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Ron Pratte’s prestigious collection of automobilia will kick off the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction beginning Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. and running through Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Pratte’s vehicles first cross the block at 4 p.m. on Tuesday with lot numbers 2000 through 2109 and will continue with lot numbers 2500 through 2530 on Saturday, Jan. 17.

December 30 – 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird (Lot #2520)is what happens when outrageous horsepower and exotic aerodynamics are blended together in equal but generous portions. Designed to shut up the Ford and Chevy guys once and for all, the HEMI-powered Plymouth Superbird was built, if not destined, to dominate the superspeedways. Chrysler was required to make a certain number of these cars before NASCAR would recognize them as actual production vehicles.

Coincidently, the car remained a thorn in the side of NASCAR officials, and the drivers of other brands, during all of 1970. The Superbird and its Dodge partner won 38 of 48 major NASCAR races that year. This was certainly the most intimidating factory race car to ever grace the big ovals. And that’s exactly what they looked like they were doing at over 200 miles per hour. Superbirds were banned after that one year of stardom for the best reason and the worst reason of all: They https://premier-pharmacy.com/product-category/pain-relief/ were just too darn fast.

The often-quoted build figure is 1,935 and includes those powered by the 440 4 barrel, the 440 Six Pack and the Street HEMI. It is normally agreed that only 135 of these cars were delivered with the 426 HEMI. That puts this particular Superbird at the outer edges of the stratosphere on the desirability scale.

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird 2 Door Hardtop (Lot # 2520) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Saturday, Jan. 17.

December 30 – 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda

This 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda (Lot #2519) underwent a complete rotisserie restoration in 2006 with only original and NOS parts were used.

This car has traveled only 16,000 miles in its life. Original matching numbers throughout make it a blue-chip example of one of the most desirable classic muscle cars on earth. And all this from a car that was produced for only two model years. Only three Curious Yellow 1971 HEMI ‘Cudas were ever sold. Two of them were pistol-gripped 4-speeds, and this is one of those.

This 1971 model HEMI Barracuda also happens to represent the only quad-headlight version ever produced by the factory. The authenticity of this breathtaking example has been verified by Mopar guru Galen Govier. Naturally this specimen is listed in his official Chrysler registry.

This 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda 2 Door Hardtop (Lot # 2519) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Saturday, Jan. 17.

December 30 – 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda

This 1970 Plum Crazy Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda (Lot #2026) is the best example of the breed you will ever find. A complete restoration of this unique 4-speed HEMI coupe has returned it to original glory. This matching numbers HEMI ‘Cuda is a magnificent example of the brand flaunting some of the smoothest curves ever applied to a muscle car. Its flat hood, combined with the ultra-classic argent silver shaker scoop, blends with lines over the roof and sides of the car in a way that was practically mesmerizing.

This third-generation Barracuda’s E-body architecture was actually based on a shortened B-body chassis. Its contemporary styling perfectly captured the excitement of the new decade on the horizon. It literally catapulted the Barracuda name from a decent-looking and reasonably quick second-tier pony car to a devastating bulldozer of the competition — all the while flaunting great style, extravagant horsepower and a classy menace.

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda 2 Door Hardtop (Lot # 2026) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

One of only 58 HEMI-powered 4-speed Superbirds, this 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird is one of many great muscle cars set to roll across the Barrett-Jackson auction block this January.

• A ’68 Plymouth HEMI Road Runner (Lot #5012), one of the best unrestored and lowest-mileage examples known to exist, expected to be a bidder favorite
• A completely restored ’69 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am Prototype (Lot #5059) set to cross the block in Scottsdale
• (Lot #2046), a ’69 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback, is a ground-up rotisserie restoration and Grand National champion

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Dec. 15, 2014 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions^TM will feature an exciting docket of American muscle cars highlighted by an unrestored ’68 Plymouth HEMI-Road Runner (Lot #5012) during its Scottsdale auction Jan. 10-18, 2015, at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. Also featured will be a completely restored ’69 Pontiac Firebird Trans-AM (Lot #5059), as well as a ’69 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback (Lot #2046). 

“The muscle cars that Mopar, Ford and GM-built during the mid-’60s to 1970 are always a crowd favorite during our auctions,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “This particular era is one that really stirs enthusiasts. Almost 50 years later, Barrett-Jackson is still fanning the flames for these iconic cars.”

Among the most anticipated consignments is a ’68 Plymouth HEMI Road Runner (Lot #5012). An original survivor boasting less than 1,500 miles, this HEMI is one of the best unrestored and lowest-mileage examples known to exist.  It features a date-code-correct 426 HEMI engine and numbers matching 4-speed transmission.

Building on the American muscle headliners, Barrett-Jackson will auction a genuine 4-speed ’70 Plymouth HEMI Superbird (Lot #5065). One of only 58 HEMI-powered 4-speed Superbirds, this provides an exceptional opportunity to acquire a historic and rare example of Plymouth’s NASCAR “Aero Warriors.” Finished in its original color of Alpine White, this car underwent a meticulous, no-expense-spared, rotisserie nut and bolt restoration and is documented with a full 26-page Galen Govier visual inspection.

Pontiac will be well represented in Scottsdale with a ’69 Firebird Trans Am Prototype (Lot #5059) set to cross the block. This car began as a Palladium Silver Firebird 400 and was transformed into a preproduction Trans Am by the Pontiac Engineering https://pharmacy-no-rx.net team. This piece of Pontiac history was featured in several magazines, including “Hot Rod,” “Motor Trend” and “Car Life Magazine,” and was previously owned by racing legend Jerry Titus.

“A big part of our docket is made up of these amazing American muscle cars,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “They’ve powered their way into the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide and have become an important icon of our culture.”

Ford power also will be well represented when a ’69 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback (Lot #2046) crosses the Scottsdale stage. This Mach 1 has undergone a ground-up restoration completed by Mustang guru and MCA judge Bob Perkins. This vehicle’s decorated resume includes First Place Grand National MCA, First Place AACA Grand National, First Place Autorama, First Place Street Cars of Desire and was also voted into the Top 10 restored muscle cars by Muscle Car Review.

Adding to the docket of American muscle, Barrett-Jackson will auction a’70 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 convertible (Lot #5011). This bright red LS6 Chevelle features its original LS6 engine backed by an M22 Rock Crusher Muncie and 12-bolt posi-traction rear end. Only a few test miles appear on the odometer since restoration in 2013.

Live coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale will be broadcast on Velocity and Discovery during more than 36 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage from Thursday, through Saturday, Jan. 15 – 18.

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About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

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