11 November 2024; Attendees during Venture at Web Summit 2024 at the Convento do Beato in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Roundtables during The Gathering at the SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Roundtables during The Gathering at the SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

15 November 2023; Speakers, from left, Naomi Hirst, Head of Digital Threats Campaign, Global Witness; Hind Ziane, Founder & CEO, Génération Politique; and Ryan Heath, Global Technology Correspondent, Axios; on Future Societies Stage during day two of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

Photo from the Early Years Collaborative Learning Session Three

11 November 2024; Attendees during Venture at Web Summit 2024 at the Convento do Beato in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

11 November 2024; Attendees during Venture at Web Summit 2024 at the Convento do Beato in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

11 November 2024; Attendees during Venture at Web Summit 2024 at the Convento do Beato in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Roundtable topic boards at The Gathering during Web Summit 2023 at SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

15 November 2023; Happy Hour at Investor lounge, powered by PitchBook, during day two of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

Pics of the new Corvette

15 November 2023; Jay Richards, Founder, Imagen Insights, on Saas Monster Stage during day two of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

11 November 2024; Attendees during Venture roundtables at Web Summit 2024 at the Convento do Beato in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Attendees at Roundtables during The Gathering at the SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

11 November 2024; Attendees during Venture roundtables at Web Summit 2024 at the Convento do Beato in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Roundtable topic boards at The Gathering during Web Summit 2023 at SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

Photo from the Early Years Collaborative Learning Session Three

Photo from the Early Years Collaborative Learning Session Three

2008 LS3 6.2L V8 (LS3) for Chevrolet Corvette - David Kimble Illustration. X08PT_AR005

13 November 2023; Roundtables during The Gathering at the SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

14 November 2023; Ana Markovic, Professional Footballer/Co-founder, Grasshopper Club/Reloadz; on SportsTrade Stage during day one of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Attendees networking during The Gathering at the SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Roundtables during The Gathering at the SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Roundtables during The Gathering at the SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Roundtables during The Gathering at the SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Roundtables during The Gathering at the SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

13 November 2023; Roundtable topic boards at The Gathering during Web Summit 2023 at SUD Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

11 November 2024; Attendees during Venture roundtables at Web Summit 2024 at the Convento do Beato in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Lukas Schulze/Web Summit via Sportsfile

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1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom

Sold: $172,700.00

Barrett-Jackson: This custom 1966 Chevrolet Corvette was rotisserie-restored and built by D&D Specialty Cars. It is powered by an LS3 crate engine paired with a GM 4L60E automatic transmission, and equipped with factory-style side pipes and an aluminum radiator. It's equipped with Wilwood disc brakes featuring Wilwood calipers and slotted and drilled rotors, and it rides on custom billet wheels fitted with custom-selected tires. The exterior is finished in PPG paint applied during restoration, while the interior features a full custom Mercedes leather cabin, German wool weave carpeting, custom seats, a custom trunk area and a custom floor area. Additional equipment includes power windows, power steering and a Vintage Air climate-control system providing both heating and air conditioning. This vehicle incorporates numerous custom-made parts designed specifically for its construction, and documentation includes all invoices, totaling more than $200,000. It was restored with a focus on precision fitment and finish.

1976 Ford Bronco Custom

Sold: $214,500.00

Barrett-Jackson: This custom 1976 Ford Bronco is powered by a new 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Powertrain details include a Velocity exclusive 15-gallon aluminum tank with internal GM-style pump regulated to about 58 psi, stainless fuel lines, dual corner pickups, a center baffle and a 3/8-inch quick-disconnect fitting. The build rides on a Velocity Bronco rolling chassis designed and engineered by Roadster Shop for daily use with off-road capability. The chassis uses 2x4-inch boxed carbon steel tubing in 0.120-inch thickness, factory body mount locations with a 1-inch body lift, preserved outer frame width, increased inner frame clearance, an adjustable drop track bar bracket, pre-threaded sway bar provisions, braced frame rails for steering gearbox stability, weld-on radius arm brackets and an integrated rear crossmember with E-brake cable mounts. The crossmember is 10R80W standard and the frame is powder-coated Satin Black. Suspension and brakes include a 2.5-inch lift, Bilstein custom-valved shocks, a four-wheel Wilwood big brake kit with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, and a Wilwood brake line kit. Steering uses a Red Head custom steering box with new tie rod and drag link components. Axles include a new Dana 44 front assembly with 4.30 U.S. Gear ring & pinion, 4340 30-spline chromoly axles, Warn premium locking hubs and a 5-on-5.5 lug pattern. The rear is a new Ford 9-inch housing and assembly with 4.30 U.S. Gear ring & pinion, a helical gear posi-traction unit, 4340 35-spline chromoly axles and a 5-on-5.5 lug pattern. Exterior and chassis equipment include a steel chassis shipped on Guni wheels and factory-spec bumper gaps. More than $400,000 was invested in this build, which was intended as a SEMA entry.

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Fred and I attended today's Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale.

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It's Day 3 of my quick three-days visiting Fred and Jill in Buckeye, and visiting Arizona Car Week venues with them in Scottsdale.

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Had a blast at Arizona Car Week 2026!