1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama Concept Car
Barrett-Jackson
When: Preview Jan. 15-16, auction Jan. 17-22
Star Car: 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama Concept Car
If Barrett-Jackson 2006 is anything like last year, Harley Earl's 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special will be generating a lot of noise (our ears are still ringing from the furor over the $3 million-plus Earl's Olds F88 garnered). This Motorama car, an homage to the jet age and one of only two built, was created to tour the West Coast as an ambassador of GM's design team and their futuristic concept cars.
Insider's Tip: The big daddy of them all, Barrett-Jackson just keeps taking its auction up a notch. This year, the 35th anniversary, the giant is loosening its belt to accommodate a sixth auction day. Add in previews, galas, and fashion shows, and you've got a staggering nine-day event. Returning attendees will notice changes this year: more parking and a bigger venue.
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