The Chrysler Sebring is dead – long live the 200. By now you likely know that the old Platypus-looking Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible have been substantially remodeled and reborn as the Chrysler 200. For my recent weekend in Palm Springs for the Desert Classic Concours, I copped a top line 200S hardtop convertible from…
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Every car guy has two fantasy lists of cars/trucks/racers/bikes we want to own if we had unlimited space and an even more unlimited budget. The first is the conventional roster, containing the usual suspects: perhaps a Ferrari 250 GTO, the world’s rarest Corvette, this or that Duesenberg, some Cobras,…
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Everyone dreams of finding an unmolested, unrestored, unloved, and unwanted classic car in some abandoned barn. Here’s my version of that story from a time long ago and what seems like a galaxy far far away…. Most young people acquire their first car via normal channels, such as…
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The most recent Barrett-Jackson auction I worked for SPEED television took place in Scottsdale, Arizona. I live near LA, so needed something fast and comfy for the long, straight, semi-boring 400 mile run along the 10 Freeway East. When it comes to high-speed stability and long-legged comfort, it’s…
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Another highlight of my working the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale Arizona a few weeks ago was the chance to interview consummate car guy Jay Leno live on SPEED television, one on one. Jay was there primarily to sell a tractor, for charity, that he used to use around his Big Dog Garage. Jay is always animated…
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I apologize if this sounds like name dropping, but I was so jazzed to connect with so many special peeps and friends while working the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsale for SPEED television. Looking at this photo, I’m the fat guy on the right. At far left is fabulous Maxim spokemodel April Rose, who…
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On my way to Scottsdale tomorrow to work for SPEED television covering the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction live. Its always a hoot, and this year there are some extra special cars. Get the TV schedule from SPEED.com or Barrett-Jackson.com. Among them are a fabulous 1948 Tucker Torpedo, not sure how familiar you are…
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One of the coolest things I do all year is my work as an auction analyst for SPEED. I work all four of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s collector car auctions; Scottsdale, the original and largest of B-J’s sales, plus Palm Beach Florida, Orange County, California, and we end each year’s auction season with a Vegas Baby…
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Welcome! This is my new blog. I’ll be updating posts regularly, so be sure to check in for new updates.
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