Convertibles, hot rods, even old school pick-up trucks are all on the auction block as part of the second annual Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction at Mohegan Sun.
The event draws in crowds of automobile collectors and those who dream of owning one.
"It's like real estate. Condition, condition, condition. And if you look at this car, the paint is flawless, there's no waves on the side," said Rich Willard, of Lyme, who’s planning to make a bid.
Willard has his eye on this 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible, but his love of vintage cars transcends what's underneath the hood.
"We related to them. We went to the movies in them. We went to church in them,” Willard said.
Even the younger generation realizes that.
"I wanna see, like, how fast they are, when they were built and how they were built," said 10-year-old Kahmari Jacobs, of West Haven, who was at Barrett-Jackson with his family.
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There's something for everyone. From an award-winning 1965 Jaguar XKE Series I Coupe, to motorcycles, even automobilia.
The Northeast Auction at Mohegan Sun is in its second year. Last year Barrett-Jackson made history at the casino with its first double-sellout in the company’s 45-year history. It was so popular, they added a fourth day this year.
"That's really testament to people in Connecticut and all the surrounding states (loving) cars," Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson said.
"It is a testament to going back to the Route 66 days and your car is your first escape. And you get to get some freedom," Jackson said. "But so many Americans grew up, you know, family trips in cars. And I think it’s evolving even more as multiple generations can share a passion for cars."
The Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction runs from June 21 to 24 at Mohegan Sun.
