1966 Ford Mustang Brings Bidders Back Together SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - While marquee vehicles generated tens of millions of dollars in the recent collector-car auctions here, a quieter drama played out Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson sale, closing a circle between two hobbyists who first connected a year ago. A part of this drama was a 1966 Ford Mustang fastback that had been prepared as a "resto-mod" custom - fully restored with extensive modifications. Adam Weber bought the Mustang at the 2012 Russo & Steele auction, outlasting another bidder, Rene Isip, with a winning bid of $125,000 before the buyer's premium. Mr. Weber said he liked the car's details, which included the fuel-injected 427-cubic-inch Ford V-8 engine and many one-of-a-kind trim parts made from aluminum. The satin finishes and tasteful touches combine to produced an effect that differed from other resto-mods in Arizona. And as a witty take on the original Mustang's pony emblem, the builders, Pinkee's Rod Shop of Windsor, Colo., had created a cartoonish "Smokin' Oats" logo that depicted a loopy-looking horse munching on a stem of cereal grain. This logo appeared on the steering wheel and gas cap. Mr. Weber of Smithville, N.Y., said he drove the car about 700 miles during the last year. "I wanted to use it and have fun with it at some local shows, and then I move on," he said. I don't get emotionally attached. I'll end up with something different sometime soon. He said that he had always wanted to sell a car at the Barrett-Jackson auction. He was hoping the Mustang would bring more than $150,000. What added to the unusualness of the experience, he said, was seeing Mr. Isip on Friday afternoon. "As soon as he walked up, I recognized him," he said. Having come to the auction with his son Ryan, Mr. Isip said they considered themselves lucky that Mr. Weber had brought the Mustang to sell. Mr. Isip, who lives near Dallas, said his collection totals about 15 cars. The Mustang's "clean look" appealed to him, he said. It's got that contemporary look. That's the style we like. When the car took the stage Saturday afternoon, he was high bidder, paying $143,000, including the buyer's premium. After it was driven off the auction block, the two men sat in the custom bucket seats together, and Mr. Weber showed Mr. Isip various items that went with the car. When he stepped out again, Mr. Isip's excitement was evident in his voice. He said, indeed, the car has "a lot of accessories" and a motor with muscle. But it is so subtle, and that's the key, I guess.