Barrett-Jackson rolls into Las Vegas with swanky car auctions

Auto collectors and enthusiasts, get ready for the 8th annual edition of Barrett-Jackson, dubbed “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions,” from Sept. 24-26 at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino. Three standouts are among the hundreds of cars available at auction.

Gawk at a 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS “Dobbertin’s” Custom, named “Street Machine of the Year” by Hot Rod Magazine when it debuted in 1982. Builder Rick Dobbertin devoted more than 3,000 hours over three years to create this vehicle that changed the custom car world with its BDS 6-71 supercharger, 8-port nitrous oxide system, a 454cid LS7 V8, Holley 750cfm carbs, twin radiators, B&M Comp Turbo 400, DANA 60 rear end, JFZ rear brakes, full roll cage and a Deist Flame Out fire suppression system.

And there’s the 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 Super Duty, said to represent the last of the great American muscle cars. Only 212 of the 943 that were produced for the 1974 model year were equipped with the Pontiac 455-Super Duty engine and four-speed transmission. With less than 9,500 actual miles, this three-owner car features a copy of the Pontiac Division Build Sheet, original owner’s manual, warranty booklet, copy of the window sticker from Pontiac Historical Services and a copy of the original title from the owner dated August 1974.

Also available: a 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo, one of only 806 sold in the United States during the 1979 model year. This metallic silver sports car features zero rust and only 38,465 miles.

All are on the auction block. Bidders can preview the collection Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the full auction starting on that Thursday through Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Fans can participate in Ride ’N Drives and Thrill Rides from Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge during the event.

Can’t be in Las Vegas for the auction? Watch the free livestream on the Barrett-Jackson Website.

Tickets start at $55 in advance and $65 at the door.

Tickets: Barrett-Jackson, (866) 834-8663