Sure, it’s nice to see Ford GTs and Corvette restomods at any Barrett-Jackson auction, but there are plenty of other cars that are more attainable to enthusiasts like you and me. At the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, some of those vehicles reside under Tents 1 though 3.
We strolled through all three tents to curate some more interesting vehicles for you. Alright, maybe we cannot determine what you would deem interesting, but a better eclectic assemblage cannot be found. Enjoy!
This 1999 Mazda RX-7 from its home market features performance upgrades including an HKS exhaust, blow-off valve and wastegate, and Tein suspension. The interior is outfitted with a JDM Carrozzeria stereo and dashcam, Momo steering wheel, Razo shifter knob, and Defi gauges.
This 1995 Mitsubishi may look familiar, but in Japan, it was known as the GTO. Specifically, it’s a lightweight MR-spec model, which did without the four-wheel steering and electronic suspension. It’s been upgraded with an HKS wastegate, electronic boost control, and “performance” brakes. Wheels are 20-inch ZEA JDMs.
You may recognize this 1974 Plymouth Duster because it was built for the movie “Happy Gilmore 2,” starring Adam Sandler. It was originally powered by a Slant Six, but now it features a 360 underneath the hood, plus a pop-up sunroof.
Due to trim being removed, you may not recognize this as a 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury. It’s currently powered by an unusual 447 small-block putting out 440 horsepower. There’s a lot of other goodies that make this car more capable for your morning commute, but what caught our attention was the tough stance.
Hardtops were still a newfangled thing in the early 1950s, always the sportiest vehicle in the lineup. This 1954 Mercury Monterey is powered by a 256ci “Y-block” paired with a Merc-O-Matic transmission.
Admittedly, I prefer the 1967-68 Eldorado, but this 1970 Cadillac Eldorado was painted in a very attractive “period” hue – and dig that alligator-grain vinyl top! And if that doesn’t do it for you, maybe 400 horsepower will.
Volkswagen Vanagons were never known for their acceleration, but that’s nothing a 2.5-liter Subie engine can’t fix. Other mods on this 1990 model include a new suspension, big brake kit, custom roof rack, road shower, custom ladder, pop-up tent, and more.
This ain’t just any Bimmer—it’s a 2012 BMW Alpina B7 SWB xDrive. The twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 achieves 500 horsepower via larger Honeywell turbochargers, reinforced cylinder heads, Mahle pistons, revised ECU tuning, an Alpina-tuned exhaust system, and more. This is peak Teutonic super saloon!
