SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
January 18–24
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event
A rare original 289 Shelby Cobra and the first production 1966 Shelby GT350 will be among the stars of this year’s show. The Cobra is one of only 453 street versions that were built, and it has its original 271 hp engine, four-speed transmission, worm-and-sector steering, suspension, and aluminum body. The GT350 recently received a complete restoration by Cobra Automotive of Wallingford, Conn. www.barrett-jackson.com
January 20–24
Russo and Steele Scottsdale Auction
Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions will celebrate its 10th anniversary with this event, which will feature more than 600 automobiles. Among the featured cars will be the 1960 Chrysler 300F Special that is NASCAR’s all-time Flying Mile record holder (in class 7) with a speed of 144.9 mph. It is the only unrestored, 4-speed model in existence. www.russoandsteele.com
January 21–23
Gooding & Co. Scottsdale Auction
Gooding & Co. will have five exceptional collector cars available for sale at its annual Scottsdale auction: a 1956 Jaguar D-Type, a Pinin Farina 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 cabriolet, a 1956 Maserati A6G/54 berlinetta, a 1934 Hispano-Suiza J-12 T68 cabriolet, and a 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750. The auction will take place January 23. Previews are January 21 and 22. www.goodingco.com
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
January 21–22
RM Auctions’ Automobiles of Arizona
Five 1950s-era concept cars from Detroit will be among the highlights. These include the 1954 Mercury XM-800 Dream Car, the 1956 Cadillac Maharani Motorama show car, a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Raindrop Dream Car, a 1956 Chrysler Plainsman concept car by Ghia, and the Lincoln Sentinel Styling Buck. The sale will take place January 22 at the Arizona Biltmore resort. A preview of the 2010 lineup will be held January 21, followed by "The British Are Coming," a British-auto-themed auction. www.rmauctions.com
RENO, NEVADA
January 20–23
Safari Club International Annual Hunters’ Convention
This SCI members-only event will include opportunities to book hunts and shop for the latest guns and hunting equipment. The convention also features dozens of seminars on hunting techniques, preparing wild game, and equipment care. The entertainment will include a performance by Three Dog Night, and George W. Bush will be the keynote speaker. www.safariclub.com
FORT Mc DOWELL, ARIZONA
January 22–25
Silver Auctions Fort McDowell Auction
This four-day event, held at the Fort McDowell Casino near Fountain Hills, Ariz., will feature affordable collector cars. www.silverauctions.com
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
January 19–24
Palm Beach Cavallino Classic
This six-day convention for Ferrari owners includes racing at Palm Beach International Raceway, a driving tour through the streets of Palm Beach in vintage and classic Ferraris, and the Concorso d’Eleganza on the front lawn of the Breakers resort hotel. www.cavallino.com
PARIS
January 23
Bonhams Auction at Retromobile
Retromobile is Europe’s most prestigious classic car show and will attract more than 120,000 visitors during its run from January 22 through 31 at Porte de Versailles. The Bonhams sale will feature 28 prewar cars from a collection from Spain. www.bonhams.com