Start Your Engines In Scottsdale
Car aficionados and even the mildly curious who like to ogle sleek and shiny autos running the gamut from custom ‘rods to classics all know that Scottsdale is the place to see the best and the fastest. Although temperatures here thankfully cool down in fall and winter, that’s exactly when the hottest auto auctions and shows in the country rev-up for visitors from around the world. The largest hot rod and custom car association in the world comes to Scottsdale Nov. 20-22 with the Goodguys 12th Annual Southwest Nationals. Held at WestWorld of Scottsdale, the event offers unique exhibits, a swap meet, model and pedal car show, and a hot rod cruise.
Kicking off the New Year Jan. 17-24, 2010 is the grande dame of auto events, the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction with more than 1,000 collector and special interest automobiles. Also held at WestWorld, Barrett-Jackson will feature hundreds of luxury lifestyle vendors and is a must-see event for high-end travelers and car aficionados alike. (Visitors to Las Vegas can also experience the Barrett-Jackson auction October 7-10 at Mandalay Bay for the 2nd Annual Vegas edition of the world-famous auction).
Just down the road, the boutique-style Russo & Steele Collector Auto Auction takes place Jan. 20-24 and will boast American muscle cars, European sports cars, hot rods and customs in an all-reserve auction format. And rounding off the car events is the Gooding & Company Auto Auction on Jan. 23 at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The annual event brings high quality collector vehicles to downtown Scottsdale and has sold the second highest-priced car in Arizona’s auction week history. Gentlemen, start your engines.
