UPDATE: Rat Rods Sold at Barrett-Jackson

If you’ve never seen or participated in a Barrett-Jackson auction, there’s nothing quite like it. While there are a lot of great auctions and auction houses around the country, there’s something special about B-J. Established in 1971, as their website says “The Barrett-Jackson Experience…specializes in providing products and services to astute classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts around the world…where hundreds of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience.” Their annual Scottsdale, Arizona spring auction draws some of the best cars in the country. Along with dozens of 7-figure cars, you can find classic trucks, bikes, boats, and even some rats! We thought we’d show you some of the ratty cars up for auction in 2020 and you can see every lot here on Barrett-Jackson’s website.

Early in the event, you’ll see lot #7.1 which is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Custom Coupe. It is a really cool mix of rat elegance. It features a 1600cc engine with a 4-speed manual. The roof rack with a surfboard is a nice touch and the black accents are awesome! You can read more about it here on Barrett-Jackson.com. UPDATE: This awesome Beetle sold for $7,150 including buyer’s premium.

Lot #33 is a 1973 Volkswagen Thing. It apparently survived a house fire and was rebuilt but maintains the scorched exterior. It features a custom-built 1835cc engine with a Freeway Flier transmission. Overall, a very unique and cool looking rat rod. Check out more here on Barrett-Jackson.com. UPDATE: This fiery VW sold for $9,350 including buyer’s premium.

This rat started as a 1948 Diamond T truck! It is lot #151.1 and features an unconventional power plant. The engine is a straight-eight backed by a twin-stick 3-speed manual transmission! Read more here on Barrett-Jackson.com. UPDATE: This cool truck sold for $23,100 including buyer’s premium.

We recently featured this awesome 1929 Ford Model A here on Rat Rods. It was built on the television show Monster Garage by the host Jesse James and a group from the Texas School for the Deaf. It is a real-steel Henry Ford body mounted on a new chassis. Being sold as lot #369, it is sure to draw a crowd at the auction. You can read more details here on Barrett-Jackson.com. UPDATE: This awesome truck sold for $15,400 including buyer’s premium.

Lot #418 is a 1928 Chevrolet Custom Coupe. It is powered by a Cummins turbo-diesel engine with a 5-speed manual transmission! It only has 100 test miles since completion and is ready for a new home. Check it out here on Barrett-Jackson.com. UPDATE: This smokin’ Chevy sold for $17,600 including buyer’s premium.

Lot #418.1 is a crazy creation! The main cab is a 1931 DeSoto that has been mated to a 1960 Plymouth Fury station wagon! The engine is a blown Chevrolet 350 and looks like a performance beast! You have to see more of this wild ride here on Barrett-Jackson.com. UPDATE: This awesome DeSoto sold for $15,400 including buyer’s premium.

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