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Barrett-Jackson, Lot 1388

RM | Sotheby’s, Lot 143

Barrett-Jackson, Lot 1378

RM | Sotheby’s, Lot 132

RM | Sotheby’s, Lot 115

Barrett-Jackson, Lot 1405

Future Collector Car Show

Barrett-Jackson, Lot 1385

MAG Auctions, Lot 586

Arizona Concours d’Elegance

Barrett-Jackson, Lot 1386

Worldwide Auctioneers, Lot 56

Bonhams, Lot 57P

Worldwide Auctioneers, Lot 58

MAG Auctions, Lot 596

Worldwide Auctioneers, Lot 25

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2024 ARIZONA AUCTION GUIDE CONTENTS

FOUNDER / CEO Brian R. Graff VICE PRESIDENT Bobby C. Warren III EDITOR DL A. McDaniels ART AND DESIGN John N. Warner CIRCULATION DIRECTOR David A. Graff

Schedule of Events.......................................................30 Arizona Concours d’Elegance......................................32 Barrett-Jackson...........................................................34

CIRCULATION Disticor Distribution Services Ingram Periodicals Inc. Right Way Distribution San Diego Distributing Xtreme Media Distribution Inc.

Bonhams.....................................................................36 Future Collector Car Show...........................................38

ADVERTISING & MARKETING Trenton O. Gibson

MAG Auctions..............................................................40

CLIENT RELATIONS & OPERATIONS Jeff M. Martin

RM | Sotheby's.............................................................42 Worldwide Auctioneers................................................44

DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Dylan W. Hauptmeier

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS David M. Brown Jon L. Brun

Event Location Map.....................................................46 GreatGarages...............................................................48 Motorwerks Marketing................................................54 Golf Courses................................................................56 Dining/Nightlife........................................................58 Resorts........................................................................60 Shopping....................................................................62

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Schedule of Events

2024 Schedule of Events EVENT Type

AUCTIONS

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January 20

January 21

January 22

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction

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Arizona Concours d’Elegance

EVENTS

Gates open at 9 am

Future Collector Car Show Gates open at 10 am

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Schedule of Events

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January 28

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction

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Bonhams Scottsdale Auction Preview

Bonhams Scottsdale Auction

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MAG Auctions Scottsdale Auction

RM | Sotheby’s Arizona Preview

MAG Auctions Scottsdale Auction

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RM | Sotheby’s Arizona Auction

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Worldwide Auctioneers Scottsdale Auction Preview

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Worldwide Auctioneers Scottsdale Auction doors open at 9 am

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Arizona Concours d’Elegance

ARIZONA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE IS JANUARY 21 IN SCOTTSDALE written by David M. Brown About 100 rarely seen dream cars and collector vehicles will compete in 16 classes, including the new American Hot Rods, during the Arizona Concours at the Scottsdale Civic Center on January 21, 2024. “The Art of Automotive Design” is this year’s theme, celebrating these superb examples of coachbuilding and car design excellence. Lamborghini is a featured class; 10 examples of the great Italian marque will be shown. These include the Gandini-designed mid-engine Miura 1989 and the revolutionary Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition. Among other cars is the famed street rod, the Mulholland Speedster, a coachbuilt homage to 1930s Packards; a 1912 de Dion-Bouton DM Roadster, with V-8 power and the DM model’s serial No. 1; and a supercar 1997 McLaren F1. The judged vehicles range from antiques from early motoring through pre-war classics, sports and competition cars and contemporary exotics. The Arizona Concours bestows class awards, Best of Show and a few special awards. The Honorary Chief Judge is Dr. Gerald Greenfield, and honorary judges are Dr. Paul Sable, Dennis Little, Lyn St James and Kip Wasenko. Last year, Best of Show went to a spectacular 1947 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Cabriolet, designed by Giuseppe Figoni. “We are excited about our continued partnership with Arizona Concours d’Elegance,” says Dr. Gerd Wuestemann, president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts,

the city’s nonprofit partner with the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. “This prestigious event presents automotive art in a beautiful setting. Scottsdale Arts is a leader in all things art and culture in Arizona, and the 2024 Concours is a wonderful event to bring to our community.” Proceeds benefit local artists and art programs and Make-A-Wish Arizona. Honored guests will include Ralph Gilles, chief design officer of Stellantis, formerly Fiat/Chrysler; Bryan Nesbitt, vice president, General Motors International Operations Design; Michael Simcoe, senior vice president, GM Global Design; Dr. Gerald Greenfield; and automotive journalist and author Winston Goodfellow. “We are delighted to be back at the wonderful Scottsdale Civic Center and look forward to presenting a field of automobiles that truly exhibit ‘The Art of Automotive Design,’” says Chuck Stanford Jr., who co-chairs the Concours with Ed Winkler. “The 2024 Arizona Concours field will showcase some of the world’s rarest and most-dramatic cars –– designs that people rarely have the opportunity to see in person.” For further details, including sponsorship opportunities, visit ArizonaConcours.org. General-admission tickets are $100. Concours Plus tickets with additional features are $125; the upgraded tickets allow admission to a lecture series featuring prominent designers Saturday, January 20 and early “Dawn Patrol” admission to the Concours starting at 7 am.

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Barrett-Jackson

1972 Ferrari GTB/4 Daytona Spider Scaglietti conversion

2015 Ferrari LaFerrari

BARRETT-JACKSON 2024 SCOTTSDALE IS JANUARY 20–28 written by David M. Brown A 2018 Bugatti Chiron, a 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari owned by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar and a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder lead approximately 2,000 cars to the auction block during Barrett-Jackson ’24, January 20–28, at WestWorld. And, for the first time, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions begins with a live concert when Grammywinning rock band Foreigner performs on Friday evening, January 19, with multi-platinum group Night Ranger as the opening act. As part of QuikTrip Family Day on Saturday, January 20, Barrett-Jackson will host its STEM Fest presented by Honeywell and introduce the 50 contestants in the Barrett-Jackson Cup presented by Castrol. And, the Future Collectors Car Show (FCCS) at WestWorld of Scottsdale presented by Meguiar’s returns for its second year at Barrett-Jackson on Sunday, January 21. The diverse docket of collector vehicles and automobilia begins running on Monday, January 22, and continues through Sunday, January 28; most lots are at No Reserve. The Chiron hypercar is powered by an 8.0-liter 16cylinder engine that uses four turbochargers to make 1,500 horses with 1,180 ft/lbs of torque, generating 0–to–60 mph runs of 2.3 seconds and a top speed of 261 mph. Former Van Halen frontman and multi-platinum solo artist, Hagar is offering his 2015 LaFerrari for sale on Saturday, January 27. One of just 499 units produced, Hagar’s hyper hybrid is powered by a 6.3-liter V-12 with an electric motor; developing 949 horsepower.

Among other Ferraris, a 2017 F12 TDF celebrates the great Tour de France race, which Ferrari dominated in the 1950s and 1960s. A naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V-12 produces 770 horsepower and 520 ft/lbs of torque; the car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds and tops at 211 mph. And a 2023 SF90 Stradale will also cross the block at No Reserve, powered by its 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged 8-cylider engine and three electric motors producing a combined 986 horsepower. A typically diverse Barrett-Jackson docket includes many Chevys, led by renowned builder Jeff Hayes’ champagne-liveried 1967 Corvette Convertible RestoMod with a 540-horse LS3 V-8 linked to a 4L70E automatic transmission. Other distinguished cars include a 1988 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV and two Dodge HEMI muscle cars from WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg’s collection: a 2018 Demon and a 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170. Also offered is the distinguished Frank Tiegs collection, including an Alpine White 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird powered by its original matching numbers 426/425-horse HEMI engine with dual 4-barrel carburetors, and two Ford Mustang Boss 429s. Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Scottsdalebased Barrett-Jackson, says, “We look forward to welcoming hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts from all over the world as we once again kick off the event season here in Arizona.” The docket appears on www.barrettjackson.com; for more information, please call 480.421.6694.

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Bonhams

1931 Cadillac V12 Series 370A 7 Passenger Dual Windshield Tour-

1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spider

BONHAMS|CARS SCOTTSDALE AUCTION IS JANUARY 25 written by David M. Brown A 1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan once owned by Queen Maria of Yugoslavia is among 137 cars, 53 at No Reserve, that will be offered during the 13th-annual Bonhams | Cars Scottsdale Auction, January 26, at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale. Preview times are Tuesday, January 23, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday, January 24, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Thursday, January 25, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Other classics include a 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster; 1936 Packard Model 1407 Twelve Coupe Roadster; from the Maine Classic Car Collection; 1962 MercedesBenz 190SL Cabriolet; 1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spider; 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe; and a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe. “Stepping into 2024, we’re thrilled to return to Scottsdale where we’ve hosted 12 years of successful sales. This year should be a thrilling showcase of history, luxury, and rarity, offering plenty of options for collectors,” says Rupert Banner, global head of specialists for Bonhams | Cars, which hosts 17 live auctions annually. A Duesy of Duesys The Duesenberg Model J debuted at the 1931 Paris Salon; among the captivated was Queen Maria of Yugoslavia, who acquired the car that is being offered for the 2024 Scottsdale auction. The headliner vehicle was in the U.S. for some time before reaching its current owner in 2002; that person entered the car in Italy’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa

d’Este, where it took second in class in 2005. In black over red, the Franay-designed American classic features chrome wire wheels. Retaining its original body, engine, and chassis, this Model J represents a one-off opportunity to acquire a spectacular motorcar fit for a queen. The 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster, in its original colors, has a well-documented history from its initial delivery to Tag Whittall, then became a cherished part of John Moir's family collection for 90 years. From six years later, the Packard Model 1407 Twelve Coupe Roadster, black over a red leather cabin, is a rare limited edition with one of the most desirable body styles offered that year. The Maine Classic Car Collection, known for its collection of rare and vintage motorcars, is offering 27 lots, all without reserve. Also offered is a matching-numbers 1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spider, with its original hardtop. “A rare gem, this 1970 Maserati stands out as a truly exceptional vehicle, one of a mere 125 ever crafted, embodying the epitome of classic Italian automotive artistry and engineering excellence,” says Banner. The super-classic M-B Gullwing, silver over red, is a matching-numbers car and publicly offered for the first time in five decades. And, the Classiche-RedBook-Certified Ferrari 250 represents the work of coachbuilder Pinin Farina, later Pininfarina; it debuted at the Geneva Salon in March 1956. For more information, please visit BonhamsCars.com.

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Future Collector Car Show

FUTURE COLLECTOR CAR SHOW IS JANUARY 21 AT BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE written by David M. Brown David Flinn will “for sure” be there, and he’s bringing back his 2002 Honda S2000 AP1, the 2023 Best of Show winner at the first Future Collector Car Show (FCCS) held during the Barrett-Jackson flagship Scottsdale auction. “It was the first Barrett Jackson event I have attended, and I didn’t know what to expect,” the Valley resident says. “There was a steady crowd of people all day long, and my car ended up getting quite a bit more attention than I expected. I spent the majority of the day talking with people about my car and met several S2000 owners who had recently purchased their cars.” The second FCCS at Barrett-Jackson will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Polo Field in WestWorld of Scottsdale, as part of the nine-day BarrettJackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, January 20–28.

“This past January was the first time FCCS was a part of our Scottsdale Auction, and it was a resounding success,” says Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, established in 1971. The Scottsdalebased company also schedules annual auctions in Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and New Orleans, Louisiana. “It attracted a large, younger and diverse audience of automotive enthusiasts. I can’t wait to see the entries at FCCS for the second installment at Barrett-Jackson this January, and I look forward to celebrating this great hobby with everyone in attendance,” he adds, noting that the event targets a younger generation and the cars they grew up with. “It’s like we saw with the generation before them who grew up loving muscle cars; this younger demographic of enthusiasts grew up appreciating cars from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

Designed to drive the next generation of car lovers, the one-day FCCS is a family-friendly, concours-style event featuring vehicles that best represent the future of the collector car hobby, celebrating the cars we love today and future collectibles.

“These are the type of cars they like the most,” he says. “The passion for the hobby is the same, but they have an appreciation for cars they grew up with. They also consume a lot of content on social media, and that’s why we have a lot of social media influencers at the Future Collector Car Show as well.”

Spectators will enjoy vehicles from highly modified custom builds to original and perfectly preserved rides, offering an experience in which multiple generations will share their love for car collectibles. FCCS will also feature an immersive and competitive fashion show.

Participation to display a vehicle at the event is by application only, and the deadline to apply is January 5, 2024. Admission to FCCS will provide access to the entire Barrett-Jackson event on Sunday, January 21. For more information visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call 480.421.6694.

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MAG Auctions

1963 Corvette Roadster Convertible Pro-Touring

1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO

MAG AUCTIONS WE-KO-PA CASINO RESORT COLLECTOR AUCTION IS JANUARY 27 & 28 written by Trenton O. Gibson Classic, exotic, luxury vehicles, and memorabilia will be offered during the MAG Collector Car Auction January 25th through the 27th at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 Wekopa Way in Fort McDowell, near Fountain Hills and about 20 minutes from Scottsdale. Classic cars are led by a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO (Lot #586), Daytona Yellow over white leather, correct 427-425 HP L72 (ID #T0103MN), Muncie M20 4-speed transmission, factory correct exhaust system, correct “curve neck” radiator, factory 7000 RPM tachometer, rare “XT” coded 14”x7” wheels. Those looking for sports and performance will also be pleased with the docket featuring a 1963 Corvette Roadster Convertible Pro-Touring with an Art Morrison G2 chassis, coilovers, CVF racing front end, T56 super magnum 6-speed transmission, and much much more! Among the trucks are a 2004 Hummer H1 RPM Night Edition (Lot #182), kevlar exterior body, 6.5L diesel engine, 4-speed auto transmission with overdrive, complete custom build with AWD/shiftable 4x4 box; a 1955 Ford F100 (Lot #322), copper on tan, 383ci Blue Point stroker V-8, automatic transmission; and a 1968 Ford “Coyote” Bronco (Lot #F200A), blue on black, nut & bolt frame-off restoration by Carmichael of Prescott, 435 crank horsepower--2nd gen Coyote V8, black sunbrella wrapped full roll cage w/ grab handles Kenwood touch screen bluetooth w/ Apple Carplay, 5-channel amp & custom sound.

The docket will include hundreds of vehicles, Reserve and No Reserve, classics to exotics, explains Mike Oberle, co-owner with Emmett Rice of Motorsport Auction Group, founded in 2015 and based in Glendale, Arizona. “We offer Bentleys, BMWs and Corvettes and even rare and less-than-familiar cars. There will be a little for everyone.” Doors are open at 8 a.m. to 6.p.m. for vehicle check-in, January 22 to 24. Bidders may register from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The auction opens at 8 a.m. January 25 and 27 for bidders and consignors, 9 a.m. for general admission. The memorabilia auction is at 10 to 11 a.m., and the vehicle auction follows. Great cars, low fees and personal attention to every customer is promised to anyone a part of a MAG Auction. 2024 makes it the fifth year MAG is teaming with Silver Auctions of Arizona. The MAG Auction difference is not just quality cars; it’s the communication between ownership and clients. “We’re family based and run our company like that, I answer my phone and love talking with our customers.” Tickets are $10 a day for adults at the gate. For more information on the MAG Auctions Scottsdale sale, selling, buying and general information, visit www.motorsportauctiongroup.com, including hotels offering event rates, call 888.330.0749 or email office@magauctiongroup.com.

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RM | Sotheby’s

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

RM SOTHEBY ’S ARIZONA AUCTION IS JANUARY 25 AT THE ARIZONA BILTMORE written by David M. Brown A trio of Ford Shelbys and a pair of Ford GTs will appear at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction, January 25, 2024, in its 26th year at the landmark Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. Other classics offered in the docket are a 2020 McLaren Speedtail; 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder; 1968 Ferrari 330 GTS by Pininfarina; 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen; and a 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort. This year’s sale provides a great opportunity for connoisseurs to acquire three outstanding examples of American automotive history; the three Shelbys are a 1967 GT500 Fastback, a 1967 GT350 Fastback and a 1966 GT350 H. The restored 1967 GT500 Fastback is one of only six in Dark Moss Green; it received Gold status at the Shelby American Automobile Club’s 47th convention. From the same year, the 1967 Shelby GT350 Fastback is also in Dark Moss Green, and the 1966 is known for its distinctive red oxide floors. Showcasing the Ford GT legacy are a 2018 Ford GT with only 28 miles, finished in Ingot Silver and presented in pristine condition. Complementing this is its predecessor, a 2005 Ford GT, which is one of the final analog supercars of the era. It is distinguished by a stripe-delete Quick Silver finish, 2,470 miles on the odometer, a McIntosh radio and lightweight BBS wheels. Only 16 units were produced that year. The McLaren, Chassis No. SBM23GDGXLW403069 and No. 69 of 106 individually specified examples produced, is finished in McLaren Special Operations (MSO) Liquid Blue Silver over blue and gray. The Porsche Spyder, Chassis No. WP0CA2A11FS800834,

displays just 2,095 miles at cataloguing and is finished in White with matching roof over custom-tailored Garnet Red and Bianco Leda upholstery with Garnet Red piping. It is No. 834 of only 918 produced. No. 86 of 100, the Ferrari, Chassis No.11027 has a numbers-matching engine and gearbox; it has been recently refinished to its original color of Argento, with period-correct Rosso Connolly interior. The magnificent 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, Chassis No. 408338, is offered from The Open-Touring Collection and features the supercharged engine and coachwork by master craftsman Cass Nawrocki. And, the Porsche 959 Komfort, Chassis No. WP0ZZZ95ZHS900121, is the 121st of 207 standardproduction Komfort examples built. Finished in Guards Red over special-order black leather upholstery, the car retains the numbers-matching 2.85-liter twinturbocharged engine, which has been recently rebuilt. “We're bringing an incredible showing of classic American muscle, including the iconic Ford GTs and Shelby selections, featuring the very first Shelby 289 ever,” says Gord Duff, global head of auctions, RM Sotheby’s. Alongside these, we have coveted European supercars such as the McLaren Speedtail and Porsche Komfort. Additionally, we've curated a fantastic assortment of pre- and post-war classics, ensuring that Arizona Car Week has a diverse selection to cater to every taste." For more information, see www.rmsothebys.com.

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Worldwide Auctioneers

1949 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet

1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible

WORLDWIDE AUCTIONEERS SCOTTSDALE AUCTION IS JANUARY 26 written by David M. Brown Worldwide Auctioneers returns to the Valley with a docket of world-class cars for its sixth Scottsdale Auction, beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 26, at Singh Meadows, just outside Scottsdale in Tempe. Preview days are Wednesday, January 24, and Thursday, January 25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We’re excited to be back in Arizona in January, launching the auction year with a very diverse collection of great cars, over half offered at No Reserve,” says Rod Egan, principal and chief auctioneer for the Auburn, Indiana, company. A fastidiously restored 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is the headliner. Selling at no reserve, the factory-black-over-factory-red car is extensively documented and offered for sale from enthusiast ownership. “Timeless in design and capable of exceptional performance, the 300SL Roadster ranks among the most influential sports cars ever produced, and this is a spectacular, brilliantly presented example,” he says. Other significant European sports cars slated for the block include a Ferrari Classiche Certified 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta, number 13 of just 448 special-edition open-top cars produced after the unveiling at the Paris Show in 2000 commemorating the 70th anniversary of the great design firm, Pininfarina. Pre-war consignments include a documented Pebble Beach award-winning 1940 Packard Darrin 1807 Convertible Sedan, one of only 11 built, today restored to its as-new factory-documented specifications.

A post-war 1949 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet is one of just a handful of examples bodied in Chapron’s “long-nose” style, authenticated by Jean-Paul Tissot, president of Club Delahaye. Supercars include a 2005 Ford GT with just 2,517 miles from new, equipped with all four factory options and one of just 756 manufactured in Mark IV Red Clearcoat for that year. Two Lamborghini Murciélagos are a triple-black 2009 Lamborghini Roadster, offered at No Reserve, with just two owners and 4,300 miles from new, and a 2004 “Six-Speed” Coupe with factory sport exhaust and factory two-tone yellow interior. Other leading consignments include a well-documented 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster with just three owners from new and 55 years of single ownership, and a restored, numbers-matching 1971 Plymouth Cuda 440-6 Coupe in factory Plum Crazy over a black interior. Also offered is a 1968 Shelby GT350KR Convertible Coupe, with factory Shelby Paxton Supercharger, signed by Carroll Shelby, and an impeccably documented 1964 Sunbeam Tiger MKI Roadster, Serial #1, offered with a four-year photo documented bodyoff-the-frame-restoration. And, Worldwide will offer an extensively restored and upgraded 1989 Daimler DS420 Limousine used to chauffeur Queen Elizabeth II when she toured New Zealand in 2002. For details on bidder registration, general admission, and the full schedule, visit worldwideauctioneers.com or call 1.260.925.6789.

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Event Map

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Event Map

Arizona Concours d’Elegance Civic Center Plaza 3939 North Drinkwater Boulevard Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 January 21, 2024 www.arizonaconcours.com Barrett-Jackson Auction Company WestWorld of Scottsdale 16601 North Pima Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 January 20-28, 2024 www.barrett-jackson.com Bonhams The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 East Greenway Parkway Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 January 25, 2024 www.bonhams.com Future Collector Car Show WestWorld of Scottsdale 16601 North Pima Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 January 21, 2024 www.fccs.barrett-jackson.com MAG Auctions WE-KO-PA Casino Resort 10438 WeKoPa Way Fort McDowell, Arizona 85264 January 25-27, 2024 www.motorsportauctiongroup.com RM | Sotheby’s Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa 2400 East Missouri Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85016 January 25, 2024 www.rmsothebys.com Worldwide Auctioneers Singh Meadows 1490 East Weber Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 January 26, 2024 www.worldwideauctioneers.com

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Pete Vicari with one of his 1963 Prototype Riverside Red Fuelie Corvette Convertibles

GreatGarages Pete Vicari: A Corvette Takes Him to College & to School on Classic Cars written by David M. Brown Pete G. Vicari, president of Vicari Auction in Harvey, La., bought his first classic, a 1940 Ford Coupe, for $20; he was 14. He followed that with other car collectibles, in particular, Corvettes. One took him to college. He restored the Ford and sold it. Later, Peter J. Vicari Sr., his father, wanted his son to drive to college in a “sensible” 1970 four-door Olds 88 coupe. But Pete Jr., 17, thought the Oldsmobile old-fashioned: “I couldn’t see myself going to college in anything less than a Corvette.” The now-defunct GM division, in fact, struggled to capture the young market until its demise in 2004; during the muscle car era, for example, one slogan was “This is not your father’s Oldsmobile.” Vicari traded the big sedan for a 1966 Sting Ray

roadster with the L79 350-hp 327 engine. From construction and building restoration, his first careers, to nearly 30 years in the classic-car auction business, the Corvette passion has ridden with him. More cars would follow; he has bought 500plus collector cars during his adulthood — including many first-generation (C1) and “mid-year” (C2) models. Later, when Vicari married Barbara and started a family, he sold the ’66, vowing it would return to his garage. Today, it’s at the head of his personal car collection in the Vicari Motorsports Museum, also in Harvey, La. After college, Vicari worked at his father’s construction company, Pete Vicari Contractor Inc., where he learned about the business as laborer,

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Three 1963 Sequentially Numbered Prototype Riverside Red Fuelie Corvette Convertibles

job superintendent, project manager and, in 1980, president. Posting $500-plus million in construction projects, the company serves eight states, building and renovating residential, commercial and municipal structures. The firm helped rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. “I love restoring buildings, and we’ve won many awards,” he says. “I enjoy new construction, but I love taking that old diamond and polishing it up to make it an ace.” His father, who died in 2004, gifted him his work ethic. “He put a broom in my hand when I wasn’t in school, and I went to the construction sites to clean up at 12 years old,” Vicari recalls. “I’m a workaholic. I don’t consider myself smarter than anyone else, but I will outwork you. When I say I’m going to do something, it will get done.”

While operating the construction business, Vicari continued collecting classic vehicles and slowly growing his collection from one to 50 vehicles. During Katrina, The Vicari Museum, then showcasing 60 cars, was damaged. The neighboring building fell on the museum and tore a wall away, soaking the historic contents. “We had to sift through the debris in order to recover the artifacts,” he recalls. Vicari restored the museum; it now includes exotic collector cars, bicycles, motorcycles and race vehicles as well as automobilia. At the time, he learned how to research to verify the authenticity of the items and the cars. This helped with his increasing interest in auto auctions. His first sale, at Boomtown Casino in 1995, was successful. Two years later, he sold his

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1937 Bugatti Atlantis Replica in The Great Race

first classic auto collection at the inaugural Biloxi Auction. This year in October he marked the Vicari Auction Company’s 26th annual Biloxi Auction held with Cruisin’ the Coast in October. And, on April 19 and 20, 2024, the company will participate in the 4th Annual Spring Auction at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center, held with the Crawfish Music Festival in Biloxi, Mississippi. Always prepared, Vicari passed the auctioneer’s certification test. “You never know when our auctioneer might not be able to be there, and I’ll have to get up and conduct an auction myself.” At His Core: ’Vettes! Peter sold most of his collection, but he has kept select cars and begun rebuilding; more than half of these are Corvettes. His joy, he says, “is just a hobby, a love for cars.” Today, he searches for the rarest examples — those with very low production numbers, unique histories and pre-production models. For instance, he owned the first Corvette with T-tops and a 2003 Corvette with one of the AAT-produced 1953-style body

conversions. In addition, he shows “tons” of memorabilia, including pedal cars, signs and full-size Schwinn bikes as well as 40 mini bikes, including Cushman, Simplex and Honda models. Some of the current collection: •1966 L-79 4-speed Corvette — The “Olds replacement” has original air and two tops. When his first child was born, he sold the car but he remained in contact with the buyer, a regional manager for U-Haul. After Hurricane Katrina, Vicari learned that he had stored it in a garage now flooded with 10 feet of water. Vicari bought the car back and had it restored in a frame-off restoration by Robert Roach in 2007. “I’ll never sell it again,” says Vicari. “It will always remain a permanent fixture of my collection.” •Three 1963 Sequentially Numbered Prototype Riverside Red Fuelie Corvette Convertibles — Chevrolet reportedly built 24 such prototype pre-production cars for the year, and Vicari’s preproduction trifecta comprises three of the seven believed to still exist. They are #30867S100015; #30867S100016; and #30867S100017.

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His First Corvette

Building the triumvirate of pre-production C2s began when he learned his fuelie system restorer had the car with VIN 30867S100016. After purchasing it, Vicari needed 20 years to locate VIN numbers 0015 and 0017. All restored, they’re documented in a “C2” book by Larry Galloway. They’re also featured in a video from noted Corvette collector and author Michael Brown.

•2003 Chevrolet Corvette Anniversary — The memory sports car resembles a 1953 Corvette.

“I’m thrilled they’re all together, in one place,” says Vicari.

•1963 Chevrolet Cheetah — The dragster was driven by Ronney Temento.

•1969 Corvette Gasser “Stone Woods & Cooke” — AA/GS Flip-top Gasser, formerly known as “Goldfinger” driven by Steve Korney.

•1964 Firetruck

•1948 Ford Anglia Gasser — Jim Oddy ran it as “Flip Flop and Fly.”

•1949 Chevrolet Pickup — Peter J. Vicari Sr.’s original company pickup.

•1960s Woody Gilmore Top Fuel dragster

For more information, visit www.vicariauction.com or call 504.264.2277. The collection is not open to the public.

•2013 Bugatti Atlantis — Vicari and his wife twice drove this replica of the 1937 classic in The Great Race. •2001 Chevrolet Anniversary Corvette

•1999 Chrysler Prowler — This red version has never been driven. •2018 Mercedes-Benz Maybach — It’s the newest car in the collection.

•1956 School Bus

If you have a GreatGarage and would like it to be considered for an upcoming issue, please email info@highline-autos.com.

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The Wrong Agency Can Wreck Your Collector/Specialty Car Business written by David M. Brown them, are unlike average businesses and are also very different from most car dealers and their clients. Some new Motorwerks clients, for instance, have hired agencies that specialize in dentist offices, restaurants and law firms. “This has hurt them badly and paves a much more difficult, often much more expensive, path to success moving forward,” Roberge says.

Darin Roberge

Don’t make this potentially expensive mistake: Small and medium-sized specialty/classic car businesses have been hiring one-size-fits-all advertising and marketing agencies. Off the rack, though, doesn’t fit everyone, and, if you make that selection, you can lose your pants — or even your business. “This is absolutely burning up their money, hurting them in the marketplace, and then we have to come in, usually at a fraction of the budget, and pull them out of the hole the other agency put them in,” says Darin Roberge, founder and principal of Gilbert, Arizona-based Motorwerks Marketing, a full-service national advertising agency specializing in the classic and collector cars. “It is not only difficult for the clients but also for us and the outgoing agency, which now has a big loss on its record,” he says. It would have been far better if the client had called us first.” Motorwerks has experienced a large rush recently of incoming clients who have been damaged by agencies who have no understanding of the classic, collector and specialty car industry, adds Roberge, an industry expert who founded the company in 2017 after he served as an auction company executive. That damage can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars or complete loss. He explains that the classic, collector, specialty and exotic car markets, and the clients that populate

But Motorwerks is tuned in to the specialty/collector market, and, because of the company’s buying power and access to products and services not available anywhere else, Roberge’s staff works with a variety of clients; these include dealers, auction houses, museums, restoration and custom shops, car clubs, specialty manufacturers, industry publications and more. “When you work with us, you have a stable, longterm partner that you can build with,” he says. “We offer the skill set and quality work of a major national agency at a price point rivaling a mediumsized local firm, with the accessibility and passion of a freelance professional and none of the headaches of hiring an unqualified nonprofessional,” adds Roberge. In the same spirit of specialized know-how, Motorwerks does not work with the passenger car market. “If XYZ Mitsubishi calls us, we make it clear that we can’t help, and that there is certainly a more experienced option readily available for them elsewhere,” he says. “The classic, specialty and collector car market is all we do, and we know how it works better than anyone.” His advice to specialty car companies seeking marketing help: Intensely vet potential agencies not just for collector car experience but success — or “just call us first.” Connect with Darin Roberge and the Motorwerks Team at motorwerksmarketing.com or 480.228.1881 or info@motorwerksmarketing.com.

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Golf Courses

Public Golf Courses

ARIZONA BILTMORE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

CAMELBACK GOLF CLUB

GRAYHAWK GOLF CLUB

(602) 955-9655 WWW.ARIZONABILTMORE.COM

(480) 596-7050 WWW.CAMELBACKINN.COM

WWW.GRAYHAWKGOLF.COM

2400 East Missouri Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85016

7847 North Mockingbird Lane Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253

8620 East Thompson Peak Parkway Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

THE BOULDERS GOLF CLUB

THE PHOENICIAN GOLF COURSE

THE WESTIN KIERLAND GOLF CLUB

(480) 502-1800

(480) 488-9028

(480)-941-8200

(480) 922-9283

WWW.BOULDERSCLUB.COM

WWW.THEPHOENICIAN.COM/GOLF

WWW.KIERLANDGOLF.COM

34831 North Tom Darlington Drive Carefree, Arizona 85377

6000 East Camelback Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

15636 North Clubgate Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85254

TALKING STICK GOLF CLUB

TPC SCOTTSDALE

TROON NORTH GOLF CLUB

(480) 860-2221 WWW.TALKINGSTICKGOLFCLUB.COM

(480) 585-4334 WWW.TPC.COM/SCOTTSDALE

WWW.TROONNORTHGOLF.COM

9998 East Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85256

17020 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85255

10320 East Dynamite Boulevard Scottsdale, AZ 85262

(480) 585-5300

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Dining/Nightlife

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

FAT OX

HASH KITCHEN

(480) 348-1700

(480) 307-6900 WWW.ILOVEFATOX.COM

(480) 361-5228 WWW.HASHKITCHEN.COM

A chef-driven restaurant by renowned Chef Matt Carter crafting modern riffs on regional Italian classics. Welcome to an unforgettable culinary adventure.

A creative breakfast & bar scene! Hash Kitchen is a creative a.m. eatery that boasts a social dining experience and is designed to be the go-to spot for locals and a culinary destination for visitors.

MAPLE & ASH SCOTTSDALE

THE MISSION

MODERN OYSTERBAR CHOPHOUSE

(480) 400-8888 WWW.MAPLEANDASH.COM

480-636-5005 WWW.THEMISSIONAZ.COM

WWW.MODERNOYSTERBARCHOPHOUSE.CO

Maple & Ash is an innovative take on the traditional steakhouse – mixing a modern aesthetic with authentic service to deliver classic wood-fired dishes. Menu crafted by two-Michelin-star Chef Danny Grant.

Blending influences from his travels as well as some of his favorite chefs, Chef Matt Carter takes you on a culinary journey across Spain, Mexico, Central- and South America with his menu at The Mission.

Not a chain or corporate restaurant, Modern Oysterbar Chophouse is a family owned and operated restaurant. Featuring prime steaks, the freshest oysters, seafood and seasonal specialities.

WWW.THECAPITALGRILLE.COM

The Capital Grille is nationally acclaimed for their dry-aged steak selections, fresh seafood, and extensive, award-winning wine list, all presented with professional, attentive service in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.

(480)-531-1400

ROKA AKOR

TOCA MADERA

ZINC BISTRO

(480) 306-8800 WWW.ROKAAKOR.COM

(480) 930-4357 WWW.TOCAMADERA.COM

(480) 603-0922 WWW.ZINCBISTRO.COM

Roka Akor is a stylish Michelin Guide recommended prime steak, seafood, and sushi restaurant that features Robatayaki style “open charcoal” cuisine. Modern in approach, Japanese in spirit, and a contemporary, chef-driven menu.

Traditional Mexican cuisine re-imagined by taking a modern approach pairing locally-sourced ingredients with bold flavors. The shared-plate menu is designed to offer an array of options for every eater.

Zinc Bistro is a 4000 sq ft New York style parisian bistro located in the heart of Kierland Commons. The restaurant is designed with contemporary sensibilities, yet returns the nostalgic ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro.

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Resorts

Suggested Resorts Our recommendations based on Luxury, Style and Convenience to auctions.

ARIZONA BILTMORE RESORT & SPA (602) 955-6600 WWW.ARIZONABILTMORE.COM 2400 East Missouri Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85016

HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT AND SPA AT GAINEY RANCH (480) 444-1234 WWW.SCOTTSDALE.HYATT.COM

7500 East Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

OMNI SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT MONTELUCIA (480) 627-3200 WWW.MONTELUCIA.COM 4949 East Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

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Resorts

SANCTUARY CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN, A GURNEY’S RESORT & SPA (855) 421-3522 WWW.SANCTUARYONCAMELBACK.COM

5700 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

THE GLOBAL AMBASSADOR HOTEL (480) 800-2211 WWW.GLOBALAMBASSADORHOTEL.COM 4360 East Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85018

THE PHOENICIAN (480) 941-8200 WWW.THEPHOENICIAN.COM

6000 East Camelback Road Scottsdale AZ 85251

THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA (480) 624-1000 WWW.KIERLANDRESORT.COM 6902 East Greenway Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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AMERICAN FINE ART, INC.

CORNELIS HOLLANDER

(480) 990-1200

(480) 423-5000

(415) 994-0161

WWW.AMERICANFINEARTGALLERY.COM

WWW.CORNELISHOLLANDER.COM

WWW.ERCLASSICS.COM

The gallery specializes in 19th - 21st century European and American artwork. Our 12,000 sq. ft. showcase gallery features an extensive collection of some of the world's most distinguished, internationally acclaimed masters in a variety of media.

Founded in 1984, Cornelis Hollander is a full service jewelry design company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Cornelis’ jewelry has been distributed all over the US and internationally. All jewelry designs are manufactured on the premises.

E & R Classics is one of the largest classic car dealers in Europe. They purchase and sell a wide range of classic cars but their emphasis lies on the following brands: MG, Triumph, Austin Healey, Jaguar, Porsche and the classic Ford Mustang.

BILTMORE FASHION PARK

HIGH STREET

KIERLAND COMMONS

(602) 955-8400 WWW.SHOPBILTMORE.COM

(480) 319-8700 WWW.HIGHSTREETAZ.COM

WWW.KIERLANDCOMMONS.COM

A staple of Phoenix's Uptown neighborhood, Biltmore Fashion Park boasts a collection of the finest retailers and restaurants in the region including Saks Fifth Avenue, Arhaus, Williams Sonoma, lululemon, Pottery Barn and more.

Indulge your every whim and fancy at the Valley's most dynamic dining and entertainment district. Dine, drink, pamper, shop, laugh & live with one-of-a-kind experiences that go way beyond the ordinary.

Urban and urbane, Kierland Commons draws people who know what they like, and that's a wealth of fabulous restaurants for every mood, sidewalk shops that are edgy and inspiring, and a big city flavor that delivers high energy to desert days and nights.

E & R CLASSICS

(480) 348-1577

LONDON GOLD

SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE

SCOTTSDALE QUARTER

(480) 367-1717 WWW.LONDONGOLD.COM

(480) 941-2140 WWW.FASHIONSQUARE.COM

WWW.SCOTTSDALEQUARTER.COM

London Gold is family owned and operated with the finest associates and jewelers. They are passionate about jewelry, about the significance of jewelry in people’s lives, and about delivering the best care, best quality, and best value to their customers.

Scottsdale Fashion Square is the Southwest’s distinctive address for luxury shopping, dining and entertainment. Shop prestigious stores – like Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci – not found anywhere else in Arizona.

Home to more than 70 national and local retail, dining and entertainment options, and hosts signature events and activities throughout the year. A dynamic offering of things to do along with things to buy keeps guests engaged and returning

(480) 270-8123

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