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The Worst of Barrett-Jackson 2013

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If you haven’t read Trevor’s article entitled, “10 Things I Loved About Barrett-Jackson 2013” then you should check it out. It gives great perspective of the event seen from the eyes of a journalist. I figured that because of it, I’d like to cover the things I disliked about Barrett-Jackson 2013. Considering that nothing about the event itself was particularly unique from any other large event in it’s faults – and that we’re an automotive media website – I’d talk about the worst cars I saw there. They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I’m pretty sure these cars would only appeal to the aesthetic mindset of a pre-teen.

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10 Things I Loved About Barrett-Jackson 2013

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Today was the final day of Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2013. By the numbers, it was one of the most successful auctions ever. Over 3,400 bidders participated in the 7-day event, buying $100 million worth of vehicles – $58 million of which happened on Saturday alone.

As the cars are delivered to their new owners and the booths and tents are packed up, I would like to reflect on 10 things I loved about Barrett-Jackson 2013.

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Scottsdale Auto Auctions 2013 Calendar

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January is the busiest time of year for auto auctions in Scottsdale! Whether you’re bidding or just browsing, there are a plethora of car auctions to satisfy your need for speed with the thrill of the auction environment. These annual consignment auctions feature everything from classic cars, muscle cars, and concept cars to rare and exotic or historic vehicles. Let’s take a look at the big events coming up this month:

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
Dates: Jan 13-20, 2013
Location: Westworld
Address: 16601 N. Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Catalog: 1,365 vehicles for sale
Gate Price: $10-55 (varies by day)
Week Pass: $160
Website: barrett-jackson.com

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Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2013 Preview

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With less than a month to go until the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2013 auction, collectors are already murmuring about will be on this year’s list of vehicles. As always, you can count on there being dozens of survivor and frame-off restored, numbers-matching Chevelles, Impalas, Camaros, Mustangs, and other classics. I’m going to focus on some of the more interesting vehicles scheduled to cross the block in January:

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The Decoliner: Randy Grubb’s Amazing Retro Motorhome

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Are you tired of taking your vacations in a boring beige box on wheels? Randy Grubb was, and he decided to do something about it. He built a motorhome which he christened “The Decoliner” and often describes it in the media as “Flash Gordon’s motorhome.”

Indeed, this 26-foot long chrome beauty would look right at home in a 1930s science fiction comic strip! From its gleaming exterior to the eye-catching teardrop shape, this is a recreational vehicle unlike any other.

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