Yesterday we showed you vehicles from Tent 1 at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction, an assemblage of automobiles that we feel deserve your attention among the glorious restomods and Paganis. Are you ready to see a selection of Tent 2? This set features several pre-war cars and leans towards the kinds of cars that topped Barrett-Jackson’s docket in the early days of auctions 40-50 years ago. Anything grab ya?
1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/400 Convertible (Lot 1007)
Have you ever waited for the new generation of a model? Why buy the best evolution of the older generation when you can get something that was new and improved? I bet that’s what some 1968 Corvette buyers did, and I wonder if many of them regretted that move?
Seeing this 1967 big-block Vette makes me think that. The bright white hue with red “Stinger” and matching interior is a very pretty way to unleash a tri-carb/four-speed assault on the pavement. Note the sidepipes, knock-offs, and AM/FM. Drooling yet?
1939 Ford Custom Woody Wagon (Lot 779)
Good looks can be flattering (blame your parents for that), but how you dress yourself may make or break you. There’s no denying that the 1939 Ford has some fine genes in its styling, but it’s the subtle customization that pulls you in. Sure, Ford fans may groan at the 350, though Boomers may rejoice at the TH400 automatic.
The Dark Jade Metallic paint contrasts nicely with the wooden derriere, with the interior also offering a contrasting tan tone. Modern suspension updates, like adjustable coil-overs, make this Woody capable of handling more modern driving conditions.
1933 Pierce-Arrow 836 Club Sedan (Lot 781)
Among the Packards and Cadillacs of the world, there’s Pierce-Arrow, a key American luxury brand of the era, though P-A was not able to survive the Great Depression. I’ve always dug the trademark fared-in headlights (WAY ahead of its time), but there’s other charms to appreciate, such as a big straight-eight and a rugged disposition.
This particular model, which was originally delivered to a wealthy Chicago buyer, features a huge 139-inch wheelbase, full leather interior, and Classic Car Club of America awards. When you drive this, the neighbors will know you have arrived.
1932 Auburn 8-101-A Rumble Seat Convertible (Lot 782.1)
The 1935-36 851 and 852 “Boattail” Speedster has been a historic car for decades, but Auburn had plenty of neat cars before then, as evidenced by this ’32 convertible with a rumble seat. Not only was Auburn part of a holy trinity that at one point included Cord and Duesenberg, but it also offered style and performance that didn’t require you to be clientele with a summer house in Montauk.
Though the stock market crash didn’t help the company’s fortunes, Auburn was a lot of car for the money, often capable of mingling with more expensive machinery. This semi-custom convertible is powered by a 268.6ci straight-eight and has AACA and CCCA lineage, including the Grand European CARavan.
