11 cool cars and trucks up for auction Thursday at Barrett-Jackson
If you like old trucks, a list of them will cross Barrett-Jackson’s auction block on Thursday, including 1960s Chevy C10s and a 1958 Cameo, known as the fancy pickups of Chevy.
You can also expect longtime collector’s favorites like Camaros and Mustangs.
Auctions at Barrett-Jackson started on Monday at WestWorld of Scottsdale and continue all weekend. While Barrett-Jackson is the largest, and perhaps watched on tv, more classic car auctions are in the valley for Arizona Car Weekalso.
Here are 11 at auction on Thursday.
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1958 Chevrolet Cameo wide window pickup truck
Known as Chevy’s Novelty Pickup, the Cameo was produced from 1955 to 1958. This restored 1958 Cameo Big Window Pickup is one of 1,405 produced. The pickup has been restored to nearly all factory specifications and is powered by a 283ci V8 engine backed by a 3-speed manual transmission, according to the descriptor.
Chevrolet C10 1966
This custom pickup features a bright tangerine exterior with 20-inch Ridler wheels and Michelin Pro Sport tires. The descriptor refers to “tons of stainless steel and chrome” adorning the 383ci Stroker engine with Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection and fuel pump mated to a Patriot 700R4 automatic transmission with a Stage 2 performance package.
Chevrolet C10 1968
This light green 1968 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck has a BluePrint 383ci racing engine with FiTech fuel injection mated to a 700R4 transmission backed by a 12-bolt positraction rear end. A complete rebuild includes Vintage Air conditioning, a tilting steering column and a Pioneer audio system with a 10-inch sub behind the passenger seat, according to the descriptor.
1979 GMC Jimmy
This truck dubbed “Desert Fox” has received accolades at shows and features a Brian Tooley Stage 3 LS engine backed by an overdrive transmission. The beige exterior is complemented by a highlander orange plaid interior. The descriptor points to features that include Kindig electric exhaust dumps, Flowmaster exhaust, Porter-built control arms, Fox shocks and US Mags Silverado wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes tires.
1955 Chevy Nomad Custom Wagon
This wagon underwent an extensive body-off restoration in 2014 and is black with a custom leather interior. The modified Nomad is powered by a 572/720 hp GM factory long-block crate engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The description refers to a “monster engine (that) breathes through a dominant-style 1150 cfm carburetor and rectangular-ported aluminum cylinder heads.”
1969 Chevy Camaro Custom Convertible
This black Camaro with 18-inch chrome-spoke Foose wheels features a red interior. The muscle car is powered by a freshly built 427ci engine that has been bored .40 with specially modified heads, large valves and a Holley Sniper fuel injection system, all backed by a Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission, according to the descriptor.
1970 Pontiac GTO Ram Air convertible
A frameless restoration was completed last year on this cardinal red GTO with a red interior and black soft top. The descriptor says the car has the stock 455ci V8 engine and the stock Muncie M-21 4-speed manual transmission.
1967 Ford Mustang GTA Convertible
This Wimbledon White Mustang is a rare find. The Mustang’s engine—a 320 hp, 309 ci OEM Holley carbureted GT V8—was the most powerful factory option for a Mustang except for Shelby Mustangs. The GTA, with the A for an automatic transmission, was only built in 1967. The car underwent a rotisserie restoration with attention to detail and authenticity, according to the description.
Judge Pontiac GTO 1969
This orange GTO Judge was sold new in Arizona and underwent a rotisserie restoration. The descriptor says it has Ram Air III, automatic transmission, power disc brakes, power steering, Rally gauges, center console and locking rear differential.
Chevrolet Impala 1958
This Impala hardtop has undergone a frameless restoration to nearly all correct factory specifications, including the well-polished red exterior paint. It is powered by a Tri-Power 348ci engine.
Recreation of the 1964 Ford GT40
Auto Futura in Cape Town, South Africa made this racy recreation which is silver with white stripes in 2007. The recreation of the Ford GT40 features an aluminum Roush IR 427ci V8 engine mated to a transaxle ZF 5-speed manual with a dog-leg first gear.