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Top Luxury Cars Available at Scottsdale Auto Auctions

Jessica Proctor04 mins

Scottsdale Car Auctions: A Collector’s Dream

Every January, car collectors converge on Scottsdale, Arizona, for a cluster of car auctions. Barrett-Jackson, headquartered there, started the trend of these auctions, and since they attract a multitude of collectors, other events have followed.

Highlighting Unique Vehicles

The French Connection

With a body reminiscent of many curvaceous French cars designed between the World Wars, The French Connection is powered by a huge Italian-made V12 engine.
With a body reminiscent of many curvaceous French cars designed between the World Wars, The French Connection is powered by a huge Italian-made V12 engine.

The Bianchina

The Bianchina was manufactured by Italy's Autobianchi, then imported into the U.S. as a Fiat model. This particular car has been owned by one family for almost 50 years.
The Bianchina was manufactured by Italy’s Autobianchi, then imported into the U.S. as a Fiat model. This particular car has been owned by one family for almost 50 years.

Rare Shelby Cobra

With only three ever produced, this was the most successful drag-racing version of the Shelby Cobra. It was originally built as a standard 289 Cobra.
With only three ever produced, this was the most successful drag-racing version of the Shelby Cobra, originally built as a standard 289 Cobra.

Imposing Cadillac

This imposing Cadillac was ordered in 1941 by W. Deering Howe, a member of Long Island's moneyed elite.
This imposing Cadillac was ordered in 1941 by W. Deering Howe, a member of Long Island’s moneyed elite.

The Ferrari Dino

The small V6-powered Dino was such an out-of-character creation for Ferrari that the automaker didn't even put its own name on the car.
The small V6-powered Dino was such an out-of-character creation for Ferrari that the automaker didn’t even put its own name on the car.

The Jaguar XJ220

When it was made, the 542-horsepower Jaguar XJ220 was the world's fastest production car.
When it was made, the 542-horsepower Jaguar XJ220 was the world’s fastest production car.

Lamborghini Miura

The Miura is often cited as the originator of the modern supercar concept.
The Miura is often cited as the originator of the modern supercar concept.

The Lamborghini Countach

The Countach was Lamborghini's successor to the Miura and, like that car, it became the model for many supercars coming after it.
The Countach was Lamborghini’s successor to the Miura, becoming the model for many future supercars.

The Dual-Ghia

The Dual-Ghia was among the most expensive and exclusive cars of its era.
The Dual-Ghia was among the most expensive and exclusive cars of its era and owned by many Hollywood stars.

Conclusion

The Scottsdale car auctions offer a unique glimpse into automotive history and the passion of collectors. Whether it’s classic models or modern supercars, every vehicle has a story that enhances the allure of these events.

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