Barrett-Jackson will ring in the New Year
with the finest Restomods heading to the 49th Annual Scottsdale Auction
January 11-19, 2020. Included will be some of the world’s finest
classic muscle, supercars and luxury imports. Professionally built Restomods,
like a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot #1449) and a
1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition (Lot #1317.1) will be
show-stoppers during the event.
“Resto-Mods have become the
ultimate expression of creativity, design, engineering and performance
within the collector car hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of
Barrett-Jackson. “We’re proud to have shined the spotlight on this
unique segment of collector cars over a decade ago. Today, these
professionally built Restomods represent half of our top 50 sales across
all our auctions in 2019. We couldn’t be more thrilled to continue
fueling that demand with some of the very best examples in Scottsdale.”
Classic
Corvettes, including a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot
#1377), leads the lineup of professionally built Restomods. Powered by a
7.0-liter LS7 engine mated to a TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission, Lot
#1377 rides on a custom set of ultra-wide Asanti wheels, complemented
with massive Baer brakes. Two builds completed by Jeff Hayes Customs
will also cross the block with No Reserve, including a 1967 Chevrolet
Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot #1367) and a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Split-Window Custom Coupe (Lot #1363). Each build sits on an Art
Morrison sport chassis and is fitted with an LS3 8-cylinder Hot Cam
engine, 4L70E automatic overdrive transmission, Vintage Air and Wilwood
disc brakes.
Other Chevrolet-based Restomods include a 1951
Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup (Lot #1351) propelled by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8
engine with a rear-mounted 6-speed automatic transmission. It rides on a
Sterling Customs frame with a C6 Corvette suspension. A 1957 Chevrolet
Bel Air Custom Convertible (Lot #1325) received a three-year restoration
by Denny’s Bowtie Restorations. It is adorned with a Parchment
Corinthian leather interior and is powered by a supercharged LS3
6.2-liter V8 engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Lot #1326
is a ground-up restoration of a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom
Convertible from the personal collection of Barrett-Jackson Executive
Vice President and General Manager Nick Cardinale. Powered by a
supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine mated to a T56 6-speed manual
transmission, this Restomod Chevelle features a Heidts front and
independent rear suspension, four Wilwood disc brakes and Vintage Air.
“Restomods
emphasize performance while retaining as much of a stock look as
possible, turning a classic into a modern performance machine,” said
Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis. “Nearly all these modernized
machines are built with the purpose of breathing a second life into the
vehicle as a reliable and streetable driver. Our 2020 Scottsdale Auction
will feature some of the most fantastic builds from the most well-known
names in the industry, all selling at No Reserve.”
Ford Mustangs
and Broncos are among the most popular canvases used by top Restomod
builders. Select examples crossing the block include a no-expense-spared
1965 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback (Lot #1305). Powered by a
fuel-injected 408ci V8 stroker engine coupled to a 5-speed manual
transmission, this fastback features a custom leather interior, Detroit
Speed suspension, Wilwood brakes, Autocross wheels and Vintage Air. A
1966 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback nicknamed “Smokin’ Oats” (Lot #1295)
is a one-off creation with performance delivered by a 427ci V8 Windsor
engine featuring Eight Stack injection and 6-speed manual transmission.
Smokin’ Oats rides on a front and rear Total Control suspension, Baer
brakes and one-of-a-kind pin-drive knock-off wheels. Also crossing the
block is a nut-and-bolt restored 1977 Ford Bronco Custom SUV (Lot
#1311.1) loaded with countless modern features throughout, including a
Ford Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine, Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes and Vintage
Air.
Other notable Restomods crossing the block in Scottsdale include:
- 1943 Dodge Power Wagon Custom SUV (Lot #1443) - World War II command vehicle built on a custom Art Morrison chassis fit to the original body. Powered by an LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission
- 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Coupe (Lot #1357) - Restored by Hot Rod Garage of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Powered by a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder supercharged engine
- 1960 Buick Electra 225 Custom Convertible “Shades of Blue” (Lot #1350) - Featured on the cover of Street Rodder magazine. Powered by an LT1 350ci V8 engine
- 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe (Lot #1321) - Powered by a 6.2-liter V8 LS3 engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Features a Street Shop chassis and custom leather interior with power seats
