Something’s brewing in Las Vegas. It’s located right off the Strip. Like a casino, it will dazzle most every one of your senses, yet it’s guaranteed to feel like you’ve hit the jackpot. Need a hint? It’s happening in less than 10 days, and you’re cordially invited. Give up? The Barrett-Jackson 2026 Las Vegas Auction on September 10-12!
Join Barrett-Jackson at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center to feast on the sights, sounds, and smells (and, when you get hungry, tastes!) of over 600 vehicles, plus Automobilia for you pop culture aficionados. With so many neat cars and trucks to gaze at, it is difficult to curate several to tempt you, but here are three different eras that show the variety of what you can buy.
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1965 Corvette is the hinge among C2s: It’s the final year for fuel injection, the first year for four-wheel disc brakes (if not the first year for disc brakes in general), and the first year for the big-block. Introduced in March 1965, the 396ci V-8 was coded L78 and was rated at 425 horsepower — a prodigious amount compared to any small-block. If ever a Corvette could be called a monster, this one was the first.
This big-block convertible features the numbers-matching drivetrain paired with a four-speed manual and 3.55 gears, so it hits a sweet spot between the flexibility of street and highway driving. Delivered new to Lang Chevrolet in Xenia, Ohio, this C2 has undergone a comprehensive restoration finished in the original Silver Pearl with a black interior and convertible top. Features include side exhaust, AM/FM radio, teakwood steering wheel, and date-code-correct factory knock-off wheels. A copy of the original order invoice from Chevrolet certifies this ‘Vette’s pedigree.
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Am I the only one who laments the passing of a Cadillac station wagon? The CTS Sport Wagon was only available from 2010-14 and, boy, it was a looker. It also was a performer in CTS-V spec, which arrived for 2011. Power came from a 556-horsepower 6.2-liter LSA V-8, but even more powerful is what the CTS-V did for Cadillac’s image.
This 49,346-mile example is one of 575 produced, of which 71 are believed to have been painted White Diamond Tricoat. It’s also one of 453 equipped with Recaro seats. Other features include panoramic sunroof, 19-inch Y-spoke wheels, Bose stereo, and navigation. If you have a need to haul more than groceries, then this would be a splendid choice.
1946 Packard Clipper
Back when Packard was America’s favorite luxury brand, it brought out the 1941½ Clipper four-door sedan that eschewed the brand’s traditional conservatism. Featured sleek, contemporary styling from “Dutch” Darrin that raised the bar in the industry, the Clipper’s momentum was cut short by America’s entry in World War II. While the immediate postwar Packards featured Clipper styling, what would come next would scatter Packard’s style leadership and allow Cadillac to achieve new status.
This 1946 Packard Clipper is a remnant of what Packard’s future could have been if the same inspiration was used to create its post-war series. The flathead 245ci inline-six is connected to a three-speed manual with Econo-Drive, which was Packard’s overdrive system. Knowing a good car when it sees one, a collector museum maintained this vehicle for most of its life. The exterior’s black and gray two-tone is the same scheme how the Packard was built when new, and the interior was refurbished to the original specifications as well. If you take this home, people will ask (per the tagline, “Ask the man who owns one!”)!
Barrett-Jackson is inviting consignments for the Las Vegas Auction on September 10-12 at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, bidder registration is open, with three packages to choose from and upgrades for Muscle Lounge access and Hammer High Top packages. Advance tickets are available now for purchase, with seniors, military, and first responders qualifying for special pricing. Student tickets are $10, and children 12 years of age and younger automatically receive complimentary admission. Barrett-Jackson VIP Experiences and hospitality packages also are available and offer elevated access.
Download the Barrett-Jackson mobile app on your Apple or Android device to browse the auction vehicles and automobilia, save your favorites, find your way around the auction site, and scroll through the event schedule.
