Every spring, serious car enthusiasts start watching the calendar with anticipation, and this year is no different. From March 17–21, State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona transforms into hallowed ground for collectors and dreamers alike, as Mecum Auction brings one of the country’s most celebrated classic car events to the desert.
The lineup is stacked with muscle machines, European icons, and everything in between — the kind of cars that make you stop mid-scroll and reconsider your entire life plan. Whether you’re showing up with a bidder’s card or just soaking in the atmosphere, the 1970s offerings alone are worth the trip.
Here’s a look at eight standout machines from that golden decade that are heading to Glendale this spring.
1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
There’s something about a Grand Prix SJ that commands respect before you even pop the hood…