Its hard to not grin when experiencing the Earth-shaking rumble of a V8 in a no-nonsense muscle car: cars like the Shelby Mustangs, Z/28 Camaros, HEMI-powered Mopars- all of which are very present at this years Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. We are talking about the late 60s when, like the Space Race before and Nuclear Arms Race after, saw manufactures trading punches with power, performance, and racing pedigree. Because of this competition, some of the most badass muscle cars in history were born. Here are a few selections from Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale that caught our attention. This Camaro is a factory Z/28, as noted on the cowl trim tag. It has had one refinish in its original color of Cortez Silver. It was delivered to Yenko Chevrolet with black rally stripes, black interior, and Z/28 trim. The interior was simple with no radio or console. A 12-bolt 3.73 ratio Positraction rear end, Muncie four-speed manual transmission and Rally wheels completed the package. The 18,500-mile 302ci engine is original and several speed parts were installed by Yenko in 1969. Those upgrades include a Hurst shifter, signature Yenko tachometer, This 1969 ZL1 Camaro is car #27, and was previously owned by baseball great Reggie Jackson. It was received at Fred Gibb Chevrolet on March 11, 1969, and was returned to Chevrolet on May 24, 1969, for redistribution due to the excessive cost of the ZL1 option. Allan Green Chevrolet of Seattle, WA, took delivery of the Camaro in late 1969. The first owner of the car was Dick Tutino, the service manager at Allan Green Chevrolet. The vehicle's VIN was one of 50 '69 ZL1 Camaros purchased under Chevrolet's Central Office Production Order (COPO) in order to qualify the engine and transmission for NHRA competition. The high-performance unit included an all-aluminum 427ci ZL1 engine, automatic transmission, special ducted cool-air hood, heavy-duty radiator, heavy-duty springs and a special BE heavy-duty 4.10 Positraction rear axle. The VIN is documented from GM and Fred Gibb Chevrolet. This matching-numbers Shelby GT500KR benefited from a professional concours nut-and-bolt restoration. The Deluxe Marti Report proves this car was born with all the best options Ford and Shelby offered in 1968, including the 428ci Cobra Jet engine, Toploader four-speed manual transmission,3.00:1 Traction-Lok rear axle, GT Equipment Group, Visibility Group, Sport Deck rear fold-down seat, power steering, power front disc brakes, tilt-away steering column, air conditioning, AM radio, Interior Decor Group and tinted glass. Full documentation includes the original Build Sheet and original Order Form from Shelby Automotive, the original Shelby invoice, Window Sticker, Owner Card and a Carroll Shelby-signed visor with Certificate of Authenticity for Auto Memorabilia. This 1967 Shelby fastback is one of 2,048 of the first GT500s built. It was completed on July 21, 1967, and shipped July 24, 1967, to Stark-Hickey Ford in Royal Oak, MI. This four-owner fastback was inspected before undergoing a complete rotisserie restoration to factory specifications. Looking as it did back in July 1967, it rides on correct Magstar wheels and Goodyear Polyglas tires with a matching spare. The interior features the correct Shelby gauges, shoulder harnesses, an original wood steering wheel, and an AM radio. It is powered by a 428/355hp V8 Police Interceptor engine with a pair of 4-barrel carburetors mated to a three-speed automatic transmission, and has documented ownership history in the SAAC registry. Shelby fitted the new GT500 model with an integrated roll bar, inboard fog lights and Thunderbird-sourced sequential taillights. This Shelby is finished in dark blue with LeMans stripes. This 1966 Shelby Mustang Cobra GT350-H fastback is in the Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) Shelby Registry as car #1552. It is equipped with a period-correct Paxton supercharger that was manufactured for Shelby American. It's finished in its correct Raven Black and Gold Stripes. This car has Shelby Cobra Cragar chrome Mag 500 wheels. The interior of this Shelby GT350-H features the original Shelby tachometer, seatbelts and wood-grain steering wheel. Under the correct fiberglass hood is a 289ci engine with the famous solid lifter camshaft and K-code heads. This Shelby makes some serious power with the Paxton supercharger kit and a Holley double pumper carburetor. This matching-numbers 1971 Plymouth Cuda received a professional restoration and is powered by a 440/390hp Six Barrel engine with a four-speed manual transmission. This car features a Shaker hood, pistol-grip shifter, power steering, power brakes, Go Wing, radio delete, Dana rear end and a rim blow steering wheel. It has its original interior. This rotisserie-restored, matching-numbers 1970 Plymouth Superbird comes with an incredible amount of documentation and history of the car, including Build Sheets, reproduction window sticker, newspaper article pertaining to the car, full restoration CD, original ad from dealership that sold it, pictures throughout the years and a full Wise Vehicle Validation Report from Dave Wise. Finished in stunning blue paint with a black vinyl top and a black interior, this Superbird is powered by a 390hp 440ci Six Barrel engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission. It comes equipped with the A33 Track Pak option, Dana 60 rearend with 3:54:1 gears, and a Rallye dash. Barrett-Jackson ushers in a new year of high-octane auction action during its 48th Annual Scottsdale Auction, featuring some of the worlds most coveted collector vehicles and authentic automobilia collectibles , January 12-20, 2019, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. As in decades past, The Worlds Greatest Collector Car Auctions® will be the epicenter of Collector Car Auction Week and entertain thousands of automotive enthusiasts with interactive exhibits, entertainment and activities. Check your local TV listings to see it live on The MotorTrend Channel and download the app for exclusive, live coverage. Captions provided by Barrett-Jackson The post The Most Badass Detroit Iron from Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale appeared first on Hot Rod Network .