Car collectors are gearing up for the most exciting day of bidding at the Barrett-Jackson collector-car auction in Scottsdale. 

Saturdays draw big crowds, usually with some celebrities in the mix. 

The weeklong auction at WestWorld will have seen more than 1,800 collector vehicles cross the auction block by the time it comes to a close Sunday. 

Here’s our guide to what you need to know to have fun at the auction and at other auctions in metro Phoenix.

And here are some of the cars that you can expect to cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block Saturday:

2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 001

Ford Motor Company will auction a rare VIN 001 2019 “Gulf” Heritage Edition Ford GT to benefit United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

The car features the same famous baby blue and orange color scheme worn by the Ford GT-40 that took down Ferrari 50 years ago to make racing history.

The car is powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The interior features contrasting blue and orange stitching with a seat embossment inspired by the original Le Mans-winning car. 

Transformers cars

Chevrolet will offer four of the Bumblebee Camaros from the “Transformers” movie franchise. 

There’s just one catch: The cars must be sold together, and they’re likely to fetch a hefty price. The sale of the Camaros will benefit Operation Homefront, a national non-profit that helps build strong, stable and secure military families.

Among the four is the original Camaro Bumblebee, which debuted in the first “Transformers” movie in 2007 and then was modified for the sequel, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.”

The others in the collection are:

• 2010 Camaro from “Transformers: Dark of the Moon.”
• 2013 Camaro from “Transformers:  Age of Extinction.”
• 2016 Camaro from “Transformers: The Last Knight.”

Each of the cars features V8 power, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive and “Transformers” graphics.

Larry Fitzgerald’s cars

Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald will auction off three of his cars at Barrett-Jackson on Saturday. 

The cars include:

• A 1968 Chevy Chevelle, powered by a 620 horsepower LSX 454ci crate engine with FAST fuel-injection LSX-R intake manifold.
• A 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda, powered by a 440ci Six Barrel engine with MSD ignition and a March serpentine pulley system, backed by a Ford automatic overdrive transmission.
• A 1968 Dodge Charger, powered by a Gen III Hemi crate engine with a pair of turbos, backed by a 4L80E Hughes automatic transmission.

John Lennon’s 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Roadster

John Lennon’s 230SL was originally registered in the U.K. before being exported to the U.S. and registered in California.

It was originally equipped with a 2308cc SOHC inline six-cylinder engine rated at 170 horsepower with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and automatic transmission.

Fitted with blue over gray upholstery, the car is now available after long-term museum ownership and comes with documentation that includes a copy of the original U.K. registration bearing Lennon’s signature and a photo of the car in front of John Lennon’s Kenwood home in Weybridge, U.K.

1992 Porsche 911 RS

This Porsche was delivered new in Japan and is now compliant in the United States after 25 years.

The car is powered by its original 3.6-liter flat-six engine that produces 260 horsepower and 240 ft/lbs of torque. The engine carefully incorporates matched pistons and cylinders, Bosch electronic engine management and sequential fuel injection.

This lightweight is finished in its original color Rubystone Red with a black RS exterior trim, a black leatherette interior with tricolor pink and black leather-covered bucket seats.

1953 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This Corvette was the 290th of 300 produced by hand in the back of a customer delivery garage in Flint, Michigan.

The engine was the Blue Flame straight-six cylinder producing 150 horsepower with triple Carter carburetors and two-speed automatic transmission.

The car retains its original hand-laid fiberglass.

2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta

This Ferrari has 28,000 miles and is powered by a 5.5-liter V12 engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

Finished in Grigio Alloy with black leather interior and blue accents, it comes optioned with shields, special-order seats, and powered driver and passenger seats.

It also features remote keyless entry, security system, adjustable pedals, automatic temperature control and alloy wheels.

2005 Ford GTX-1 Roadster

The GTX-1 has been featured in automotive publications with several reviews, including that of motor journalist Jeremy Clarkson, who said it was one of the best cars he had ever driven. 

The 5.4-liter V8 engine’s power output is 550 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 500 ft/lbs of torque at 4,500 rpm.

1966 Chevrolet Nova II SS Custom Coupe

This one-of-a-kind 1966 Chevrolet Nova II SS took 12 months to build and was finished in 2017.

The Nova is painted in Mercedes Hibiscus Red with professionally chromed original trim and a Maxtel H4 light conversion with built-in turn signals.

It’s powered by a custom-built Nelson Racing 638ci aluminum-block engine with 96mm twin turbos, backed by an ATI Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission.

The interior features modified Corbeau sport seats, Billet Specialties Fury 14″ half-wrap steering wheel on an Ididit steering column, one-off Dakota Digital gauges and custom-built pedals. 

2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 6X6

This truck was produced in limited numbers worldwide and few ever made it to the U.S.

It combines the engine from the G63, a twin-turbo V8, with 6×6 portal axles, a pickup version of the G-Class body and a luxury interior.

The G63 AMG 6×6 features six-wheel drive running on a 5.5-liter, 536 horsepower, twin-turbo DOHC 32-valve V8 AMG engine, fitted with Mercedes’ 7G-tronic seven-speed automatic transmission.

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