Barrett-Jackson
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson will offer the impressive Prestige Collection, featuring an array of 17 collectible vehicles, during this year’s Palm Beach Auction held at the South Florida Fairgrounds, April 18-20. Among the stars of the Prestige Collection is an Alpine White 1970 Plymouth Superbird powered by the original V8 engine and featuring the original body, VIN Tag, Fender Tag and Build Sheet.
From a custom 1930 Ford Model A to an Italian 1974 De Tomaso Pantera GTS, the Prestige Collection offers a diverse selection of vehicles. The collection also includes several impressive and original American muscle cars like a 1969 Pontiac GTO Jude RAM Air IV and a 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 CJ, both powered by their original factory engines.
Among the offerings is “The InNOVAtor,” a custom 1967 Chevrolet Nova that has no shortage of custom features. It is powered by a Chevrolet Performance LSX 700-horsepower engine paired to a TREMEC T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission. Painted in Glacier White, it has custom hood-joined extended rockers, reprofiled fenders, custom front and rear fascias, and futuristic circuit board aesthetics. The interior features a completely custom, one-off interior with Sparco bucket seats in a full cage with fiber-optic lighting, GPS navigation and a full array of custom gauges.
Known as the “Hemicudzter,” an award-winning custom 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda in the collection underwent a no-expense-spared frame-off rotisserie restoration. It is powered by a Stanton 6.1-liter HEMI engine backed by a Keisler/TREMEC TKO 5-speed transmission with a hydraulic clutch. The black and silver exterior comes with a custom-fabricated, precision-fit, removable roadster hardtop, as well as all-new glass flush-mounted with modern rubber, front and rear bumpers integrated into the body, custom grille, chin spoiler and rocker extensions, LED headlight and tail lights. The custom interior includes a handmade dash, smoothed door panels, headliner and Corbeau bucket seats.
The exceptional 1974 De Tomaso Pantera GTS, the only import vehicle in the Prestige Collection, is one of 138 GTS cars built in this model year. It is finished in Brilliant Silver with a GTS blacked-out hood and engine cover, black leather interior, radio delete and larger custom billet wheels resembling the original design. The 351ci Cleveland engine remains in stock condition, except for an improved cold-air intake and exhaust system, and it is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Prestige Collection was carefully curated over time and features many desirable collectibles set to cross the auction block in Palm Beach. It has several beautiful examples of Ford and Shelby builds, like the 1999 Shelby Series 1, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and a well-documented 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500. Like the entire Palm Beach auction docket, the Prestige Collection offers something for every type of collector.
Additional collectible vehicles being offered from the Prestige Collection include:
- 1987 Buick Grand National GNX – Powered by a 3.8-liter V6 engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Original condition throughout with 1,309 actual miles.
- 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible – Powered by original 455ci/340hp engine with a date-correct M20 Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in triple-black and highly optioned with W-25 OAI hood, bucket seats, console and SSII wheels.
- 1970 Ford Torino Custom Coupe – Rotisserie-restored and powered by a built 460ci big-block engine backed by a C6 automatic transmission. Has Vintage Air, a custom interior, custom paint, 8.8-inch rear end, 4-wheel disc brakes and power steering.
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe – Powered by a twin-turbo LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 652hp at the rear wheels, mated to a T56 6-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch.
- 1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback- Powered by a blown 351ci Windsor V8 engine with two Holley 4-barrel carburetors, paired with an automatic transmission. Recipient of a complete nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration.
- 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham- One of 99 built with coachwork by famed Ferrari Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina. Powered by a 390ci 8-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission.
- 1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible (Lot #377.1) – Powered by a 324ci Rocket V8 engine with an automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats and a power top.
Automotive enthusiasts interested in registering to bid on cars from the Prestige Collection and the entire 2024 Palm Beach Auction docket may do so here. Those looking to consign their own collector car may do so here.
Advance tickets to the 2024 Palm Beach Auction are available here. On Location, Barrett-Jackson’s official hospitality partner, offers immersive Barrett-Jackson Experiences packages for guests to join the action on the auction block, enjoy premium hospitality and connect with like-minded enthusiasts like never before. To learn more about On Location’s offerings, click here.
About the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is a leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces several live collector car auctions where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.
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