It’s time! In less than a week – June 22-24, 2023. Barrett-Jackson brings back his auction talent Las Vegas one more time. Who needs slot machines when you can hit the jackpot by buying your dream car? Variety is the name of the game, and the range of cars on display guarantees you’ll find a favorite to take home.
We previously brought you two previews of what’s to come. We are of the opinion a little more can’t hurt, so do any of these look like winning hands?
1936 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Sedan
The Airflow was incredibly influential when it was introduced in 1934, but the enthusiasm that existed at its debut quickly dissipated. It was serious enough that Chrysler created a more traditional Airstream model to suit the less brave. The Imperial and Custom Imperial versions were more upscale, competing with the best from Buick and Cadillac. This 1936 Airflow Imperial Sedan features a 299ci L-head straight-eight and a three-speed manual transmission, and interestingly, the original interior. Nineteen thirty seven would be Airflow’s swan song.
1956 Ford Parklane station wagon
When Chevrolet introduced the Nomad wagon in 1955, there was nothing like it on the road. Most distinctive was the inimitable hardtop styling, although Ford rushed to create a stopgap model that mimicked the Nomad’s high level of equipment, but was unable to represent it as a true two-door hardtop estate. What we’re left with is a little-known, one-year-old relic that faked it well, but obviously didn’t have the hardtop styling. This platinum gray and colonial white example is powered by a 200 horsepower 292ci V8 mated to a three-speed overdrive transmission. Take a peek inside and you’ll find a Fiesta red and white interior – such a cool color combination!
1960 Volkswagen Custom 23-window minibus
It is no longer news that multi-window Volkswagen vans are favorites at Barrett-Jackson. This early Mango Green and Alaska White example (note the bullet-style parking lights and small round taillights) has been tastefully modified with a 1.5-liter flat-four featuring dual-port heads. Peek over the tan interior and you’ll find a sliding fabric roof between the skylights – neat! Additional features include a 12-volt upgrade, overhead ventilation unit, custom Autosound USA-230 stereo and more.
1971 Ford Torino Cobra
Ford had nineteen-seventy-one last year for high-compression engines, but the death knell had already been heard. The proof was the downgrade of the Torino Cobra series as the standard engine changed from the 1970s 429/360 to the 351 Cleveland with 285 horsepower. The 429 Cobra Jet, available with or without air, was still an option, but the Drag Pack was no longer available. With a different hood blackout, new rear blackout and laser stripes available for the first time, the Torino Cobra looked fresh despite its one year old age. This Light Pewter metallic example features the 351 engine, C6 automatic, Shaker hood scoop and aluminum rear window trim.
