Barrett Jackson Auction - Scottsdale
 

Wife and I are planning a warm weather long weekend and decided to head to Arizona and hit one day of the auction in late March. Aside from the auction itself, what other car cruise-type of events are "must see" in the area?

As of today, Pavilions is still closed. Although the principals are still working with the tribal council, Pavilions will eventually reopen, maybefor BJ weekend. We receive weekly updates on Pavilions.

In the mean time, you can drive over to Glendale to the Mixteca Cruise at 67th Ave and Bell on Saturday night. Attendance has been overwhelming lately and many Pavilions Cruisers have come out. Bring masks as you may be required to wear them. I frequently post photos and videos on other venues.

I have heard there is another large cruise in Mesa and Avondale, but have no details.

Many of the Phoenix area car show/ cruise web sites have become quite lame. Although far from complete, check out https://arizonaautoscene.com/weekly-cruises/

Hope this helps. There are some other cruises, but you asked for “must see”. :smile:

And I think you'll have to buy tickets for the auction online, in advance....no on-site ticket sales, from what my wife read. No spectators allowed in the sale building (where the cars cross the auction block) either.

For Pavilions, there are many things that have been said...and heard....from limiting cars to 50-75 cars, that must be preregistered and approved-and the crowd to no more that 200. This, from two well known sources that are long time Pavilions attendees



Also have heard that the show conceivable could be across the street from the Mc Donalds now. Who knows? LOL


This is from the actual website for the show, FWIW:


http://rockandrollcarshow.com/

Any SYC members going to the auction today? PM me....I'll buy you a beer!:beers: Hopefully there will be something happening around the Pavillions tonight since the Arizona governor lifted the mask mandate yesterday.

Nope, not going. I do know that Jamie Jarvis (a member here) will be there selling a truck and a Corvette. We had dinner with him on Wednesday. Good times!


Pavilions-IF it was running would be on Saturday. From what I know, it's still not going


https://www.thepavilionsattalkingstick.com/events/

I didnt realize Pavillions was held at Talking Stick. I just golfed there last Tuesday (3 days ago)

Just returned from the auction. Prices seemed very high. Watched a 69 HO/black VT RS/Z go across and brought $100K. No idea if it was a real car or made up but the underside was rattle can black including the fuel tank and the paint had numerous chips, some touched up, some not. Placard stated "older restoration".

Cars usually look way better on TV :biggthumpup:

Since Ducey lifted the mask and gathering restrictions and stated bars and restaurants can now operate in full capacity, I see no reason why the Pav's can't get with the program, other than the fact that it's reservation land and they tend to do their own thing despite what our Governor says.
Shame really, BJ weekend, before and during, is always fun over there.

I've been going to 67th and Bell. Worth the trip over there for a Saturday night cruise if you have the time.

Is that up in Glendale and what time does it run? What main business is there to help in my search?

Yes I believe they call that area Glendale. Mixteca restaurant is there. The main parking lot out front used to be a K-Mart but they've turned that into something called Living Spaces now.

I don't know if there is official times. This time of year I usually get down there around 4 and hang till 8-9pm. I come down from Prescott so I tend to get there early, and try to be home by 11 or so.

Thanks for the info, we're planning to go there after dinner tonight.

It's at 67th Ave and Bell Rd in Glendale actual address is 6767 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308


In this screen shot...the 101 would be north (above the top of the pic)


The smaller square is Mixteca (which if I remember right, burned at one point)


The yellow highlighted area is where the cruise is at. We may go over later this evening... :beers:


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Thanks Bruce. What are you bringing, I'll look you up.
Jim

Not bringing a car. I will PM you my phone number. I can introduce you to Larry, too (X33RS)

Great, I think Larry is an Ohio guy originally?

I think you are right!

here are the few pics I was able to get before Lynn (my wife) mis-stepped in a pot hole at 67th Ave and tweaked her back. The parking lot is not in the best shape... :(





We were supposed to meet up with Jim (R68GTO), but ended up having to leave for home as her back was pretty messed up right before he got there. Sorry Jim! Have a safe flight home.




This is Mike's Chevelle!


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Here's Fred's Corvette...pretty cool that it has a factory red and white interior (I didn't know that the factory did this!)

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Here's a few cool Camaros!



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And a bitchin 55!


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Thanks Bruce for posting!!

I can't believe the prices on some of these cars this year.

Rich

Sorry we couldn’t meet up Bruce, maybe at MCACN this year. Here’s a few pics from the same cruise in

Yes sir, we'll try. Keep my cell number handy...in case you are back out here!
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Hi Rich, you are welcome. Have a great week!