The longer term is right here: The 12 months 2024 marks a big milestone, as a result of it signifies that each automobile from the 20^th century is now no less than 25 years previous. 1 / 4-century is a universally-accepted age at which a automobile turns into a “traditional.” Which means a 1999-model-year automobile qualifies for historic standing in lots of states.

Time marches on – right now’s technology of drivers have tastes, preferences, cultures, music, clothes, and automotive pursuits which are in contrast to any that preceded them. And we’re right here to rejoice it.

In 2023, Barrett-Jackson demonstrated a dedication and focus to recognizing future collectibles by internet hosting the present on the polo subject on the WestWorld of Scottsdale facility. The occasion was so successful that organizers determined to convey it again larger and higher than ever in 2024.

The FCCS web site states: “FCCS is a family-friendly, concours-style even that includes autos that greatest signify the way forward for the collector automotive passion, with the aim of celebrating the vehicles we love right now and the long run collectibles of tomorrow.”

On vivid show at this 12 months’s Future Collector Automobile Present was a wide selection of autos starting from the Thirties to present. Over 100 proud house owners registered their autos for the 2024 occasion. By quantity, the highest 5 automobile manufacturers in attendance have been Ford, BMW, Honda, Chevrolet, Nissan, and Toyota. Numerous particular friends made appearances all through the day together with famend automotive photographer Larry Chen in addition to YouTube persona Tyler Hoover who has over 1.5 million subscribers on his channel.

Whereas the vehicles have been the principle attraction, the day was jam-packed with different actions together with a designer showcase, on-stage proprietor interviews, and naturally voting – each by certified judges in addition to attendees themselves for “Folks’s Alternative.” Dealing with the microphone for almost all of the day have been Sara “Bogi” Lateiner and Jhae Pfenning who saved the gang each entertained and educated.

There have been just a few particular vehicles that stood out for me personally. A few of these would be the topic of future episodes on the ClassicCars TV YouTube channel, so make sure you subscribe there for future protection. Keep tuned for characteristic tales on a 2000 Honda Civic, a 2013 Scion FR-S, a 1972 Mazda RX-2, a 2015 Dodge Charger, and a 1998 Lexus SC300. Each introduced a singular fashion to the occasion. The collector automotive passion is all about utilizing a automobile as a way of self-expression, in any case!

Winners this 12 months have been named in a wide range of highly-coveted and aggressive classes. Beneath have been the ultimate awards in alphabetic order:

• Barrett-Jackson’s Alternative (Offered by Craig Jackson): Jason Baldwin with a 2019 Dodge Challenger
• Finest Electro-Mod: Rob Ward with a 1930 Ford Mannequin A
• Better of Present (Sponsored by Meguiar’s): Mark Nicotera with 1985 Renault R5 Turbo II
• Finest Interval-Right Modifications: Joe Haven with a 1978 Toyota Cressida
• Finest Preserved: David Molesworth with a 1987 Chrysler Conquest
• Finest Objective-Constructed Efficiency: Richard Garcia with a 2006 Subaru WRX
• Finest Restored: Dennis Ray with a 1973 Mazda RX-2
• Class of Heritage: Josh Benjamin with a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e
• Essence of Supercar Design and Efficiency: David Mitchell with a Porsche GT4 RS 536
• Ford in a Ford: David Jacobelli with a 1979 Mustang Tempo Automobile
• Most Represented Automobile Membership: AZ Elites
• Folks’s Alternative: Farasat Chaudhry with 2017 Acura NSX
• Rookie of the 12 months: Corey Smith with a 2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS
• Scholar’s Alternative: Rory Baldrey with a 1964 Ford Customized 500
• Visionary Award: Stephen Salazar with a 1981 Toyota Starlet

The Collector Automobile Community expresses an enormous due to the attendees, sponsors, and organizers who made this occasion successful but once more.

Keep tuned for future occasions geared towards the following technology of automotive lovers! Make sure you observe Future Collector Automobile Present on Instagram, and tag the account in case you attended!