Welcome to the Barrett Jackson Maximum Weekend Edition….. well, not really. The circus that is Scottsdale kicks off next week, and the biggest player is all set to auction off thousands of collectible vehicles. This just happens to be the Tuesday edition, and they have scheduled an entire week to see what they can sell for the dealers and individuals that have consigned their valuables.


Just looking at the listings, Tuesday looks like a virtual yawn fest, with the first car that is owned by General Motors. It is a rather unremarkable 1992 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Sedan, with a Supercharged 3800 V-6, finished in Pewter, with special rims, Pirelli P-Zero tires, and everything else that made this Oldsmobile Top-Spec. One thing… it will be sold with a scrap title.

If you think the first lot was a bore, the last lot doesn’t get much better, as it’s a 1989 Dodge Dakota 2WD Convertible Pickup Truck. This truck has the 3.9L V-6, Automatic, and A/C. It has a very red interior, factory alloy rims, new tires and brakes, and, well, what else does it need? This is schedued for the end of the day on Tuesday.

So, is there anything on Tuesday that is worth looking at? Actually, there is, and I would say that all of these vehicles offered will be somewhat of a bargain, if you happen to be craving unusual iron. For the two-wheel fan, there is a 1948 Schwinn Wizzer Motor Bike with a 130CC engine, and is in exquisite shape.

For people who are masochists, there is an Original 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega, one of less than 100 produced in White, with less than 9,000 original miles on the clock. It has a very red interior, with the optional 5-speed manual. When was the last time you saw one?

For fans of early-sixties Station Wagons there is this 1962 unrestored Rambler Cross Country Wagon. This is a one owner car, religiously maintained, with the original inline six, and a push-button Automatic. It is a California native, with the paint, chrome, and interior in great shape. We here at Hooniverse love wagons, and this one will probably sell for under ten grand.

If you love the early Full Sized SUV, here is a 1972 International Travelall Wagon, that shows only 28,000 miles. Yes it is a 2WD model, but it has everything else, including a V-8, Automatic, Power Steering and Brakes, and A/C. It was stored in a climate controlled garage for its life, and has recently been freshened up for the auction.

If the Van beacons, here is a 1969 1965 Volkswagen Kombi that was restored in 2009, but now has a 2,110cc engine with dual 44 carburetors. The gear reduction boxes were replaced with a new Rancho Transmission with Type III axles and 3.88 gears. The front end now has an adjustable beam with Wilwood front disc brakes, Porsche lug pattern and Porsche replica wheels. It is finished in a traditional color scheme.

If you want something along the lines of a carriage that is pulled by a Horse, there are six horse drawn wagons or carriages offered on Tuesday, from a Canopy Topped Surrey, to a Covered Wagon. How much will they command is anyone’s guess.
Tuesday and Wednesday Lots are usually the bargains of the auction. Next weekend, I will follow-up with how they did. In the meantime, I wil bring you various lots that are scheduled for Wednesday through Sunday. See the Tuesday Lots here.