Collector Edition AMERICAN Keith Martin's CAR COLLECTOR and Corvette Market MAGAZINE PRESENTS 2012 Insider’s Guide to the SCOTTSDALE AUCTION Number 33550 Lot #5008 1948 Tucker Torpedo umber 1043 Engine N Crossing the block Chassis at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale www.Barrett-Jackson.com ■ Keith Martin’s Tips on Buying & Selling ■ Complete Daily Schedules of Events INSIDE ■ 11 Salon Offerings for Serious Collectors January 15-22, 2012 WestWorld of Scottsdale Here’s Your Complete Insider’s Guide! arrett-Jackson calls itself “The World’s Greatest This Insider’s Guide gives you everything you need to Collector Car Auctions™,” and for good reason. make the most of the Barrett-Jackson auction, from maps BDuring eight days, more than 250,000 car lovers to schedules to tips on buying and selling. like you will watch more than 1,000 desirable collector Our goal is that you take advantage of everything that cars go to new homes. the Barrett-Jackson auction has to offer, and using this But there’s much, much more to Barrett-Jackson than Insider’s Guide will help you accomplish that. ■ the cars. 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Publisher, American Car Collector Table of Contents 3 Introduction: By Keith Martin 4 What to Wear and Bring to Barrett-Jackson 5 Schedule of Events: Where and when to see all eight days of Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 8 2012 Salon Cars: Eleven top-notch collectible cars, including a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, offered in Barrett-Jackson’s Salon 10 Event Map: Know where to go 12 SPEED: Barrett-Jackson on live television 14 Keith Martin's Tips on Buying and Selling 16 Bidding and Selling: How to consign your car or register to bid 18 All-Time Top 75 Barrett-Jackson Sales 2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Event Guide 3 Doing Barrett-Jackson Right Water, comfortable shoes, swag and flashlights are key to a good day by Jim Pickering Where cars are the stars — 1954 Kaiser Darrin roadster elcome to the collector car event of the year. Bring a small flashlight. If you’re serious about a Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale auction is unparal- specific car, you’ll want to check it out before deciding Wleled in its size and scope, with literally thou- what to spend. I always try to have a small light on me sands of things to see sprawled over the massive West- for looking at details in dark spaces. Spectators are not World site. Now that you’re here, how should you make supposed to touch the auction cars, so be sure to ask for the most of the experience? Where should you start? Here assistance from the seller or from a Barrett-Jackson rep- are a few hints: resentative before diving in. Wear comfortable shoes. This is a given. If you want Buy swag, but get it on the way out. There are hun- to see everything, you’re going to have to walk a couple dreds of vendor booths to stroll through at Barrett-Jack- of miles each day. Don’t let your feet slow you down. You son, so you’ll likely find something you have to have for never know what four-wheeled rarity might be sitting in your project car, house or garage. At the very least, you the next tent over, and if your dogs are barking, you won’t shouldn’t leave without a Barrett-Jackson T-shirt or a hat. want to wander over there to check it out. Whatever it is, just be sure to get it as you’re leaving. Bring a jacket. January mornings are chilly in the Otherwise, like that coat, you’ll be carrying it with you desert, and rain is always a possibility. So bring a light all day. jacket with you. Keep in mind you’ll be toting it around Parking: Available around the perimeter of West- all day, so “light” is the key word. Dress in layers, as cool World. Signs and parking attendants will guide you to the January mornings tend to break into warm afternoons. appropriate lot. Show up early. You’re one of thousands of people Shuttle service to and from the parking lots is avail- who will be on-site each day. It can be hard to get a good able from 8 am until close of auction each day. Bidders, look at the cars inside the main tent during the busiest Consignors, Sponsors and Media lots are well-marked hours, so I always suggest getting to the auction as early and require a Barrett-Jackson issued parking pass. Valet as you can, and start by checking out what’s inside before parking is also available near the Main Entrance. ■ the place fills up with people. Same goes for finding a seat inside on Friday and Saturday, as it’ll be standing-room only when the sun goes down. Drink water. Don’t forget you’re in a dry climate. Don’t let yourself get dehydrated — it’ll ruin your day. There are plenty of places to get a bottle of water. If you’re not already a bidder, be ready to register. You’re at the biggest collector car auction of the year. Do you really think you’ll make it out without finding a car you want to buy? Bring photo ID, a copy of your cur- rent auto insurance and a Bank Letter of Guaranty. You can find out more at barrett-jackson.com or at Bidder’s Registration. Neon collectibles 4 2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Event Guide Schedule of Events Date/Time Event Location Date/Time Event Location SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Main Auction 10am–Close Collector Car Auction ASU SkySong Pavilion 1pm–3pm Mini Car Show Center Meguiar’s Car Care Seminars 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson ASU SkySong — Removing Swirls and Other 3pm–4pm 10am–4:30pm Meguiar’s Rig Road Rally Center Defects. 10am, 12pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm Barrett-Jackson Night at Scottsdale 4pm–8pm Women’s Off-Site Experience Scottsdale Pavilions Pavilions All Day Talking Stick –INVITE ONLY ChildHelp Drive the Dream Gala Main Auction 6pm–10pm Tilted Kilt –INVITE ONLY Pavilion 11am–10pm “Paddy O’Furniture” Patio Garage SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 5pm Twilight Auction Hours 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open Family Value Day benefiting Cox 5pm–10pm Live on SPEED 8am – 5pm Charities FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 Radio Disney Performance 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open 8am – 5pm • Picture Booth • Sponsors Staging Lanes Ford/GM • Games • Live Entertainment 9am–5pm Ford/GM Ride & Drive Outdoor Area Ford/GM 9am–5pm Ford/GM Ride & Drive Tilted Kilt Outdoor Area 9am–10am The Marti Report Seminar Garage Tilted Kilt 11am–4pm “Paddy O’Furniture” Patio Main Auction Garage 8:45am–10am Automobilia Auction Pavilion MONDAY, JANUARY 16 Main Auction 10am–Close Collector Car Auction 8am–3pm Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open Pavilion Ford/GM Tilted Kilt 9am–3pm Ford/GM Ride & Drive 11am–10pm “Paddy O’Furniture” Patio Outdoor Area Garage Tilted Kilt Meguiar’s Car Care Seminars 11am–2pm “Paddy O’Furniture” Patio Garage — Removing Swirls and Other 10am–4:30pm Meguiar’s Rig Craig’s VIP/ Insurance Party Lifestyle Defects. Starting at 10am, 12pm, 6pm–7pm –INVITE ONLY Pavilion 2:30pm & 4:30pm Opening Night Gala Main Auction Women’s Off-Site Experience Neiman 7pm–11pm 10am–12pm –INVITE ONLY Pavilion –INVITE ONLY Marcus TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 5pm Twilight Auction Hours 8am–Close Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open 12pm–10pm Live on SPEED Ford/GM SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 9am–5pm Ford/GM Ride & Drive Outdoor Area 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open Tilted Kilt Lifestyle 11am–10pm “Paddy O’Furniture” Patio 9am–11am Penske Hospitality Event Garage Pavilion Main Auction Ford/GM 9am–2pm Automobilia Auction 9am–5pm Ford/GM Ride & Drive Pavilion Outdoor Area Main Auction Main Auction 2pm–Close Collector Car Auction 8:45am–10am Automobilia Auction Pavilion Pavilion 5pm Twilight Auction Hours Main Auction 10am–Close Collector Car Auction 5pm–10pm Live on SPEED Pavilion WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 Meguiar’s Car Care Seminars — Removing Swirls and Other 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open 10am–4:30pm Meguiar’s Rig Defects. Starting at 10am, 12pm, Ford/GM 9am–5pm Ford/GM Ride & Drive 2:30pm & 4:30pm Outdoor Area Tilted Kilt Tilted Kilt 11am–10pm “Paddy O’Furniture” Patio 11am–10pm “Paddy O’Furniture” Patio Garage Garage 5pm Twilight Auction Hours Main Auction 8:45am–10am Automobilia Auction Pavilion 12pm–10pm Live on SPEED Main Auction SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 10am–Close Collector Car Auction Pavilion 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open Women’s Off-Site Experience Ford/GM 12pm–4:30pm Talking Stick 9am–5pm Ford/GM Ride & Drive –INVITE ONLY Outdoor Area 5pm Twilight Auction Hours Main Auction 8:45am–10am Automobilia Auction 5pm–10pm Live on SPEED Pavilion Main Auction THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 10am–Close Collector Car Auction Pavilion 8am Gates, Vendor & Sponsor Displays Open Meguiar’s Car Care Seminars Ford/GM — Removing Swirls and Other 9am–5pm Ford/GM Ride & Drive 10am–12pm Meguiar’s Rig Outdoor Area Defects. Starting at 10am & American Car Collector Tilted Kilt 12pm 9am–11am Corvette Seminar Garage Tilted Kilt 11am–5pm “Paddy O’Furniture” Patio Tilted Kilt Garage 11am–12pm NCRS Seminar Garage 12pm–4pm Live on SPEED Main Auction 8:45am–10am Automobilia Auction Pavilion 2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Event Guide 5 An Inside Look at Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Insurance by Rich Taylor nable to find satisfactory insurance coverage for the loss. If the repaired damage diminishes the total ve- his own eclectic car collection, in 2008 Craig Jack- hicle value, Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Insurance makes Uson, CEO of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, up the difference.