BUILDING DREAMS: New division of the Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom creates incredible customs
December 15, 2017
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
Written by Chris Griggs
Brandon Sisco, the head fabricator at the new Barrett-Jackson Speed Shop, with his most recent build: a 1968 Chevrolet Suburban known as “Ghoesst.”
Since opening its doors in 2014, the Service Department at the Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom has been a great avenue for enthusiasts to maintain, modify and restore their prized collector cars. Offering services ranging from routine oil changes to engine swaps and more, just about everything you would need to keep your classic in top-notch shape can be found here. But now there’s more to offer than just keeping great cars on the road: a new division of the Service Department we’re calling the Barrett-Jackson Speed Shop. With the ability to design and fabricate world-class cars, the Speed Shop can build you the ride of your dreams.
Another Brandon Sisco creation is crossing the block in Scottsdale on Friday, January 19: a 1972 Chevrolet C10 Custom Pickup (Lot #1015.1).
A key element of the Speed Shop is head fabricator Brandon Sisco. Joining the Barrett-Jackson team in 2016, he brought with him an incredible talent in metal fabrication – and an impressive resume to back it up. A perfect example of this is Lot #1015.1, a 1972 Chevrolet C10 Custom Pickup that will be crossing the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction block on Friday, January 19. Essentially built out of his own garage in Visalia, California, this truck helped Brandon make his name known in the custom world. After it was debuted, Sport Truck magazine dubbed the pickup “one of the most manipulated C10s we’ve ever seen” – and it’s easy to see why. Not a single detail has been left untouched. Its modifications – like a chopped roof, forward-leaning cab, custom wheel well openings, a one-piece forward-tilting cowl and hood, and many others – rocket this truck well past custom and deep into “one-of-a-kind.”
Interior of the C10 Custom Pickup (Lot #1015.1).
As well-known as he is for the one-off custom builds, Brandon is no stranger to the other side of the automotive fabrication spectrum. For four straight years, a car he had a hand in was shown on the lawn at Pebble Beach, with three taking home Second in Class awards: a 1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet in 2004, a 1937 Delahey in 2006 and a 1952 Siata in 2007. When performing the restoration, the owner of the cars invested heavily in Brandon’s abilities, sending him all over the country to learn how to craft the cars the same way the original coachbuilders did. Armed with the knowledge and talent of how to build a car worthy of the Pebble Beach podium, Brandon applied that into his custom builds and took them to the next level.
At the 2011 SEMA Show, the custom world was left speechless when his newest creation – “Cruella DeVille” – was unveiled. With long, low and sleek lines, this 1960 Cadillac roadster was elegant and classy, but at the same time menacing and sinister, as its name would imply. It left SEMA that year with the GM Design Award and went on to sweep in one trophy after another at every show it appeared in. Having graced three magazine covers, it showcased Brandon’s ability to create a truly unique custom, yet stay true to the roots of what made the car an icon before.
The engine of Lot #1015.1, the 1972 C10 Pickup built by Sisco.
His most recent custom build – a 1968 Chevrolet Suburban dubbed “Ghoesst” – debuted at the 2017 SEMA Show. What started as an ordinary 1968 3-door Suburban underwent endless body modifications, most noticeably shortening it by three feet to give it proportions comparable to the 2-door Tahoe offered by Chevrolet in the 1990s. Riding on a full custom chassis, it’s powered by a GM Connect and Cruise LSA engine and features a full air suspension, custom paint and custom interior. Visitors to the Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom in the past year may have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Brandon’s creative process, seeing it transform from a shell on a dolly to a show-ready masterpiece.
When visiting the 2018 Scottsdale Auction, you can see his quality of work up close and in person when the C10 Custom Pickup (Lot #1015.1) crosses the block, with a chance to take it home. But if you happen to get outbid, don’t worry – access to a custom like that is only a phone call away. When stopping by the Barrett-Jackson Showroom and Speed Shop to discuss your building your custom dream ride, be sure to check out the cars readily available for purchase, as well as a selection of Barrett-Jackson merchandise.
The Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom, Service Department and Speed Shop is located at 3020 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Open Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-3. Call 480 306-8210 for more information