OLDEST BARRETT-JACKSON VEHICLE PUSHER FINALLY HANGS UP HIS WHITE GLOVES

He was among Barrett-Jackson's first "pushers" when the Scottsdale-based vehicle auction company opened for business in 1971. "I was already 36 back then," said 87-year old Chester Pulaski, who, next week, will trade his trusty white gloves for "my Ameriglide recliner and a goddamned jigsaw puzzle."

"My hands hurt," complained 87-year old Chester Pulaski

His much-younger co-workers say Pulaski seldom complains, although he does acknowledge that the vehicles he pushes along the auction stage feel heavier than they used to.

"You ever try pushing a goddamned Charger Hellcat?" he barked.  "It's like trying to push a goddamned bus.  We've auctioned off a few of those, too."

Pulaski says he wants to retire while his health is still relatively good. "I've got a bit of rheumatism and my fingers are stiff and crunchy, but I can still out-push most of the young bucks around this place."

Barrett-Jackson spokesperson Blanchie Mogo said the company planned to give Pulaski his old white gloves as a retirement gift, but reconsidered after realizing they could auction them off for "four or five bucks."