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| Chevrolet K5 Convertible 1970 |
BARRETT-JACKSON - Barrett-Jackson, the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is curating an extraordinary docket of professionally-built Resto-Mod SUVs for the auction company’s 50th anniversary celebration at WestWorld of Scottsdale, January 22-30. All of the exceptional SUVs will cross the block at No Reserve, including the 1972 Ford Bronco (Lot #1331) that was selected as one of the “Top 10 Trucks” at the SEMA Show Battle of the Builders.
“There’s
an almost insatiable demand by collectors to include a Resto-Mod SUV in their
collections,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson.
“I have one in my collection as well. The SUVs built by American automakers
between the 1960s and 1980s have specifically seen a meteoric rise in
popularity. A great deal of that has to do with the talent and imagination that
today’s professional builders are pouring into the classic Chevrolet K5s and
Ford Broncos.”
The
award-winning 1972 Ford Bronco (Lot #1331) is an over-the-top build by Matt
Hunt of Muscle Cars Inc. It is powered by a stroked 347ci Holley Terminator X
fuel-injected V8 engine producing 480 horsepower and paired to an automatic
transmission with overdrive. Interior tech includes a Rockford Fosgate PMX-5
head unit in the dash and Rockford Fosgate PMX-3 controller in the center
console for back seat control. The 1968 Ford Bronco Icon (Lot #1408) is powered by a 5.0 Coyote V8 engine
and paired up with a 4R70W 4-speed automatic transmission. Additional exterior
features include a custom front Icon grille, front winch bumper with a WARN 9.5
XL winch, exterior-mounted spare tire and power tank auxiliary air system.
The
Chevrolet 1970 K5 convertible (Lot #1340) is the product of more than 1,200
hours and is powered by a new GM LS7 engine mated to a GM Connect-and-Cruise
4L75E automatic overdrive transmission. The interior includes all-new
upholstery, carpet and weatherstripping., Vintage Air climate control system,
Dakota Digital RTX instrument cluster and a reproduction AM/FM stereo. A 3-door
1968 Chevrolet Suburban (Lot #1448.1) has more than 1,400 hours poured
into its build, which was completed in November 2021, and features a GM
LS7 engine with GM Connect-and-Cruise 4L75E 4-speed automatic transmission. The
interior includes all-new upholstery, carpet and weatherstripping; as well as
Vintage Air heating and cooling and a Dakota Digital RTX instrument cluster.
“The
passion for Resto-Mod builds has made its way to the SUV market in a very big
way,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson.
“We’re consistently seeing more and more incredible examples consigned to our
auctions and I’m thrilled with the exceptional quality of the custom SUVs on
the docket for our Scottsdale Auction, all of which are offered at No Reserve.”
Other
classic Resto-Mod SUVs offered at No Reserve during the Scottsdale Auction
include:
- 1968
Ford Bronco (Lot #1338.1)
– Built by Maxlider Brothers Customs, it sits on a Black Beard Broncos
custom chassis and is powered by a 5.0 liter Coyote engine. The modern
interior features power steering, air conditioning, double-DIN touchscreen
Bluetooth stereo and a Maxlider Bros electro-vintage gauge cluster.
- 1972
Ford Bronco (Lot #1422)
– Painted in BASF Diamond base coat Ceramic Gray with DC92 Lifetime clear
coat, it is powered by a 5.0 liter Coyote engine paired to a 6R80 6-speed
automatic transmission and features a Satin Black interior, and black
Mellohide seats with plaid by Ralph Lauren.
- 1972
Chevrolet Blazer (Lot #1430)
– Powered by a new GM LS2 engine paired to a TCI 3-speed automatic
transmission. It is painted in PPG Root Beer Brown with a single wall top
in a Vanilla Bean Cream; the interior is finished in Basketball Orange
with Pepita Houndstooth inserts and includes Classic Instruments gauges, a
Retrosound stereo and upgraded climate control.
- 1966
Ford Bronco 4x4 (Lot #1426)
– A 2.5 year restoration completed in 2021, it is powered by a 5.0 liter
Coyote engine; the Bronco is finished in chalk gray over custom red
interior with black accents and features tilt forward front seats with a
rear tumble seat, as well as a custom dashboard with red Dakota Digital
gauges, JBL Bluetooth radio and hidden windshield wipers.
- 1976
Ford Bronco (Lot #1446.1)
– Includes a 5.0-liter Coyote engine with a Ford Performance control pack
with custom exhaust, BC Broncos front accessory kit and engine mounts, Ron
Davis radiator and electric fan with shroud, Hydra-Boost power 4-wheel
disc brakes, new Borgeson power steering box, front sway bar, stock rebuilt
Dana 20 transfer case with Advance Adapters and crossmember with
twin-stick shifters.
- 1972
Ford Bronco (Lot #1301)
– This first generation 1972 Bronco started as a rust-free Bronco before
it began a meticulous and documented nut-and-bolt frame-off restoration.
It is powered by a new 408ci stroked 351 Windsor V8 mated to a C6
automatic transmission with less than 1,000 miles on the new engine.
Those
interested in being a part of the 50th anniversary celebration and registering
to bid for the 2022 Scottsdale Auction may do so here.
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