A Real Duesy
Jan 16th, 2012 by Art
While the now concluded Detroit Auto Show just displayed a whole slew of new makes and models to be released this year, many people are turning their eyes to the past at the Scottsdale, Arizona 2012 auto auction. This yearly auction is a who’s who of car collectors and they come from all over the world to bid on these babies. The auction specializes in antique, vintage, and used vehicles that are now one of a kind.
How antique and vintage you ask? Take a look at the lineup for the Barrett-Jackson auction. If you are in the market for a 1947 Bentley Mark VI (and who isn’t?) then you are in luck because they have one you can buy. In fact, this particular Bentley has quite an illustrious history behind it, having won numerous “best in show” prizes at many of the top auto shows in the world.
If they Bentley does not do much for you then you could opt for the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow or a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Town Car. For something slightly more current try the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300Sl Gullwing or a more down to earth 1955 Studebaker Speedster 2.
Head over to the Russo and Steele tent and you can purchase a 1954 Jaguar MK V Drop Head Coupe or since good things come in pairs, pick up a 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster. If that isn’t vintage enough, go for the 1936 Auburn 852.
There also plenty of other amazing cars for sale as well. There are several Packard’s for sale including gorgeous 1930 Packard Custom Speedster. The Packard Motor Car Company was a famous luxury car maker established in 1899. Packard was perceived as one the finest high end luxury cars made in America and one of the “Three P’s,” the other two being Pierce-Arrow and Peerless. Sadly, Packard went out of business in 1958 but it’s cars are still sought after by collectors.
Additionally, you could purchase a Duesenberg, another car that, despite its name, was an American made top of the line luxury car as well. They were considered to be the very best cars available and each one was hand crafted. In fact, they were such a thing of beauty, that phrase “that’s a duesy” came from this car line. While they two brothers who made them were brilliant engineers, they were horrible business men and the company went under in 1937. Duesenberg’s are highly sought after and any serious car collector will want one.
There will be plenty of American muscle cars as well, including a 1965 Shelby 427 Street Cobra Prototype that is expected to go for over 1 million. You can even buy one of the original “General Lee” from Dukes of Hazzard fame. There is literally something for everyone, as long as you are loaded.