3 can’t-miss collector car shows and auctions for 2017

Do you have a need for speed and a desire to find the perfect vintage car? For car collectors and enthusiasts, January is one of the busiest times of the year, with tons of auctions across the valley. Thousands of beautiful and vintage hot rods, classics, sports cars, and other memorabilia will be on display.

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction celebrates 46 years of producing world-class car auctions. This year over 1,730 cars are scheduled to cross the auction block this year. Barrett-Jackson has an eclectic mix of classic American cars to European imports. This year, cars from Justin Bieber, Steven Tyler, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will hit the auction floor. Other featured classes include a: 1964 Aston Martin DB5, 1970 Plymouth Superbird, and a 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350, 1.

Barrett-Jackson will begin on Jan 14^th– 22^nd, and the gates will open at 8 am each day at WestWorld in Scottsdale. Tickets are $17 to $75 for general admission and $8-$30 for ages 6-12. For more information, please visit: www.barrett-jackson.com

Gooding & Co.: The Scottsdale Auctions

The Gooding & Co. begins their auctions with a four-day viewing showcase before the bidding commences at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Included in this showcase are a 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix, a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, and a 1932 Alfa Romero 6C 1750 Series V Grand Sport Roadster. The preview runs from January 18^th-20^th from 9:00 pm to 5:00pm. The auction commences on January 20^th-21^st at Scottsdale Fashion Square. $40 admits one to all events, and $100 admits two to all events and includes catalog. For more information, please visit: www.goodingco.com.

Silver Auctions

One auction is making its way into our backyard of Fountain Hills this week, Silver Auctions is hosting the January in Arizona 2017 extravaganza on January 19, 2017. This year, Silver Auctions is celebrating 25 years of bringing their world-renowned auctions of collector cars to Fort McDowell Resort and Casino since 1992.

Silver Auctions has skillfully established a reputation for auctioning affordable collector cars in a relaxed environment. Each year, January in Arizona, continues to grow because it offers a much-needed auction alternative. Silver Auctions offers buyers and sellers a relaxed environment in which they are personally comfortable in. This year of over 600 cars are expected. Gates open on 8:00 am on January 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, and 22^nd. Admission is $20 and children 12 and under are free. For more information, please visit: https://www.silverauctions.com/