Muffy Bennett: First Lady of Collector Cars

The Original Car Girl

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…We all get to choose every day what kind of person we will be, how we will act, what is important to us, and how we treat others. Choose carefully, because every day you make some semblance of impact. #myothercarisaMini #chevrolet #chevy #corvette #z06 #ford #dodge #chrysler #jeep #mini #toyota #nissan #lexus #audi #bmw #buick #bentley #lamborghini #huracan #huracanspider #ferrari #ferrari458 #volkswagen #FirstLadyOfCollectorCars #automotiveindustry #cars #automomarketing #classiccars https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdHUrnJWNp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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— I’m so fortunate to do what I love…..but it certainly isn’t easy….

#cars #classiccars #exoticcars #husbandandwifecarteam #carbuyers

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A recently surfaced 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 that crossed our desks looked like a dream. Beautiful paint, correct gauges and exhaust hangers, and original Protect-O-Plate. But as often happens in the collector car world, the details told a different story.

A closer inspection revealed inconsistencies: stampings that didn’t match factory patterns, a VIN that didn’t align with known production data, to start…red flags upon verification. The seller, a noteworthy individual who shall remain nameless and owner for two decades, had reasonable excuses for missing items such as the build sheet or previous expert certification.

The lesson is simple: authenticity lives in the details. High-value cars - especially icons like the LS6 - attract sophisticated recreations and outright frauds. Provenance, expert inspection, and documentation verification aren’t optional; they’re essential. And even then they can be faked.

In this case, a “perfect” car turned out to be anything but. For buyers, it’s a reminder that if everything looks too right, it’s worth asking why.

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....some amazing cars cross our desks....

#husbandandwifecarteam #cars #collectorcars #auctions #carsales #classiccars #chevy #chevrolet #corvette #OldSchoolCool

[muffy-bennett]

It’s a new year! Ask yourself: What do you want to have, to be, and to do? Then get up and take the actions that will carry you there:

Stop waiting. Stop worrying. Stop procrastinating and complaining…and most importantly, stop settling for less. You are alive with possibility. Live like it!

No chance, no destiny, no fate can stand in the way of a person with unwavering resolve. Today you begin the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write an extraordinary year!

#newyear #determination #collectorcars #porsche #automotiveindustry #estates #estateplanning #fiduciary #familyoffice

[muffy-bennett]

I was recently asked what my philosophy on cars was: I see cars as functional art. Objects built to solve a practical problem that end up revealing the values, ambitions, and aesthetics of the people and era that created them.

A great car tells you as much about history, technology, and human aspiration as it does about transportation. They represent freedom, and collector cars in particular represent a simpler, nostalgic time in people’s lives.

My role is merely as a steward of those stories, not just a broker of metal. I buy and sell passion, experiences and memories.

If the cars I sell could talk; imagine the stories they would tell!

Image: me, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III BJ8, sold no-reserve, Henderson Motor Series Auctions.

#HusbandAndWifeCarTeam #Carbrokers #estates #auctions #automotive #estates #fiduciary #familyoffice #carmuseum

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En route to Mom’s when we found ourselves behind the latest Lamborghini model: a Kia Carnival Vanborghini.

Wonder what the 0-60 is…..hmmm…

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The Husband and Wife Car Team had the pleasure of judging the all-Chevy show this past weekend again in beautiful Chandler, Arizona. This meticulously-crafted truck took the Best of Show.

#chevrolet #chevy #chevynation #arizona #truck #pickup #gmc

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Appraising Ford GTs has become my new cardio.

Forget Peloton - my workout is now crawling under, crawling in, falling out (literally, it’s not eloquent; I told a client to put the camera away)….while listening to every owner tell me “it’s the best one ever built….” 😊

#ford #supercar #FordGT #cars #automotive #automobile #vehicles #exotics #carsales #estates #fiduciary

[muffy-bennett]

Some people spend their days in corner offices.

I spend mine with my head buried in engine bays, crawling under undercarriages, and occasionally discovering what decades-old grease really smells like.

Appraising old cars for a living means getting up close and personal with history - sometimes shiny and glamorous, sometimes covered in mysterious fluids I’d rather not identify. But every drip, dent, and detail tells a story… and we get to be the one to read it.

It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to dig through the oil and grease to find the gold.

https://husbandandwifecarteam.com

(Appraisal of a 1965 Shelby GT350)

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Our careers take us to some very interesting locations; this was my “office” last week, where I performed several appraisals.

#ford #chevy #porsche #mercedes #buick #jaguar #cars #appraisals #liquidation #carsales #auctions #husbandandwifecarteam #muffybennett #firstladyofcollectorcars

[muffy-bennett]

…Had a great afternoon at @martinautomuseum enjoying the sunshine in ThunderChicken, while @theofficialgarybennett spent the day with his peeps at @mecum_auctions.

#ford #thunderbird #martinautomuseum #arizona #cars #classiccars #collectorcars #carshow #husbandandwifecarteam

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Lamborghini Temerario unveiling!

(That butt though! Rawr!)

#lamborghini #temerario #revuelto #huracan #urus #exotic

[muffy-bennett]

...It's a new year. Ask yourself: What do you want to have, to be, to do? Get up and take actions which will surely bring you there! Stop waiting, stop worrying, stop procrastinating and complaining - and, most importantly, stop settling for less. You are alive with possibilities - now live like it!

There is no chance, no destiny, no fate that can circumvent or hinder the firm resolve of a determined person. Today you start the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write an incredible 2025!

#newyear #automotive #career #cars #vehicles #exotic #finance #lamborghini #success #legalcareers #legal #probate #estateplanning #trusts #attorney #law #finance #fiduciary #fiduciaryservices #auctions #carauctions #arizona #scottsdaleaz #carbusiness #carbuying #barrettjackson #mecum #rmauctions #bonhams #muffybennett #husbandandwifecarteam

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We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of an incredible man, Jimmy Carter. We have worked with countless celebrities and high-profile individuals throughout our career, but never were as exciting as working with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to purchase this 1946 Ford Super Deluxe as a 75th wedding anniversary gift to the former president and first lady….a project we lovingly called “Operation Surprise Peanut.”

May he and his beloved wife Rosalyn rest in peace.

Some of these images, credit: Jimmy Carter.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/president-carter-gets-1946-ford-super-deluxe-convertible-on-wedding-anniversary-165343.html

#jimmycarter #president #operationsurprisepeanut #husbandandwifecarteam #cars #collectorcars #classiccars #auctions #JimmyCarter100

[muffy-bennett]

…few will understand this….(been there!)

#automotive #carbuilders #automotiveindustry #carrepair

[muffy-bennett]

…The 1950s were famous for blonde bombshells, conical-pointed bras, and Chevys with giant protruding, chrome bumper accents or “bullets.” These bullets were colloquially known as “Dagmars” in tribute to an early ’50s TV star by that name.

Dagmar was not only beautiful, but particularly famous for her large, protruding, conical…. well, you know. 😉

This particular set of Dagmars is outfitted with rubber bumper tips, known as - yep - “pasties!”

#automotive #automobile #cars #automotiveindustry #marketing #acting #hollywood #chevrolet #cadillac #carauctions #auctions #dallashairjustdontcare #husbandandwifecarteam