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At Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, Justin Bieber’s Ferrari 458 Italia was the star, but it had tough competition from Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s NASCAR vibes and Burt Reynolds’ movie magic. Imagine a car party where a 1930 Cord L29 hauls in $300,000 for charity—proof that old cars can still pull their weight! Celebrities mingled with horsepower enthusiasts, and while Saturday was the peak of the weeklong event, it was also a reminder that even cars can have their 15 minutes of fame.
Rust, the unwelcome guest no car enthusiast invited, seems to have a particular fondness for vintage rides like the 1971 Plymouth ’Cuda. It’s never just a light sprinkle of rust either; it’s the full-on red carpet treatment. Replacing rocker panels on this classic beauty is a task that may require a bit of elbow grease and a lot of patience. But fear not, with the right tools and a sense of humor, you can kick rust to the curb and have your ’Cuda shining like its former glory days.
The Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals of 2016 was like a high school reunion for cars that never aged. Picture a 1971 Olds W-30 still rocking its original tires, as if it forgot to grow up. Then there’s the Hemi ’Cuda, a 1970 gift for a student who aced their grades—talk about motivation! A 1968 Camaro SS350 that hibernated for 30 years and clocked just 7,000 miles? These time capsules of automotive history were the stars of the show, each with a tale that could rev up any car enthusiast’s heart.