We’ve yet to dig through the cars that will be hitting the auction block this coming week at Barret-Jackson but we would not be surprised if there are a few that have some celebrity names attached to them. In the meantime here are five cars to watch as reported by Tom Jensen via Autoholics.
LOT 59.1, 1959 BUICK LE SABRE CONVERTIBLE — The 1959 model year was the high point — literally — of the General Motors tailfin craze. White over red, this is pure excess — and pure sex — on wheels. This car came from an era when America dreamed big dreams and made the outlandish a reality. It has presence. Want to make a statement? This American Beauty speaks volumes.
It’s not surprising that Hollywood up-and-comers go crazy to drive a Toyota Prius, and Beverly Hills 90210 star Shenae Grimes is no different. Meh, why can’t the cars of these young actresses be more like Vanessa Hudgens’ or Miley Cyrus’. Those kids roll like real millionaires.
I really have no idea if this is a sign of a good or bad economy or maybe it’s just the fact that salesmen are getting smarter but I’m seeing more and more cars being sold with celebrity names attached to them. With that said, slapping a celebrity name on a for sale listing doesn’t always go so smooth. Lawyers get mad about the use of celebrity names to boost profits, bla bla bla and next thing you know the auction is taken down.