Barrett Jackson

[bret]

Anyone watching the Barret Jackson auction?

Prices look promising...in the context that people are spending money again...

[glassman]

Just flipped it on. Love watching it and have ever since its been on speed. I find it very entertaining, sure a little unrealistic at times, but heh!?
Lot of great trivia too...love listening to Mangante(spelling?)

Mike

[James OLC]

For Wednesday prices seem really good. Upgraded cars seem to be holding their own as well if not better than stockers. It will be interesting to see what some of the better cars do over the next couple of days.

I wish Speed / BJ would figure out a better viewing format - maybe split screen or PIP. I understand that they need to sell advertising and engage soft core viewers but you're not seeing a quarter of the cars going across any more.

Regardless - looks like a positive start...

[bret]

Sharon and I are flying out on Thursday. No agenda, least of all buying cars :) Lots of looking and wishing!

[89 RS]

From what I've seen tonight, looks like there is some cool cars this year and the prices are looking good. I've been out there the last four years, but will have to miss it this year. Did I see the Roadster Shop '62 Black Corvette sitting in the main pavilion?

[GregWeld]

Enjoy it Bret -- it's always a good time.


Just find Charley if you want to buy something - he's a good bidder... :lol:


Oh yeah -- and if you want to bid on Dragon -- I'd be really proud of you!!

[coolwelder62]

Sharon and I are flying out on Thursday. No agenda, least of all buying cars :) Lots of looking and wishing!Bret,They are selling a Bentley right now that you would look great in AutoXing.:thumbsup:

[xplantdad]

Greg, Charley said he's between money at this point. I talked to him at the Gala... :D

The red Camaro that sold for $110,000 including commissions was bought by a guy I used to work with, who I think owns a Harley dealership now :yes:


He got beat out at the last second last year on a similar build.

[bret]

hehe...looks like you guys are really great at bidding with my money [or lack of]
My wife pulled my bidders card...I just bought her a really clean 31,000 mile67 Chevelle to build for her this fall.
She's thinking AMG Chevelle...I'm liking it!

[GregWeld]

Greg, Charley said he's between money at this point. I talked to him at the Gala... :D



Yeah - I was pestering him to bid on the Rusty Wallace race car... and that was the same response I got.... I'd like to be as between as he is. :lol:

[bret]

interestingly enough...I had a customer about 8 years ago who built a white mid 30's Bentley with a Viper chassis/drivetrain who "made" me take him some laps on the road course at Putnam Park. Glad he didn't tell me till afterwards he had 800k in it...

[bret]

BTW...it did not suck to be me that day. Just sayin...

[glassman]

Sorry, I am a car guy but don't like the "donks". The cars with the VERY large wheels...

[GregWeld]

Well hifi875 Dads car (#519) the orange with green flamed '52 Chevy certainly was soft...

That's the problem with auctions --- especially no reserve auctions --- you can really loose your arse as a seller.

[glassman]

Well hifi875 Dads car (#519) the orange with green flamed '52 Chevy certainly was soft...

That's the problem with auctions --- especially no reserve auctions --- you can really loose your arse as a seller.

Yep. They used to be reserve, now they just do the reserve stuff on real high end ones. Must be nice to name your price. When u have a well branded product...

[bret]

The Barrett brochure should read : " sell your car here...sac needed"

I've done it 5 times...lost on the first one, won the rest.

One hell of a spectacle though. Damndest event I've ever attended...and I've attended a few...

[GregWeld]

The Barrett brochure should read : " sell your car here...sac needed"

I've done it 5 times...lost on the first one, won the rest.

One hell of a spectacle though. Damndest event I've ever attended...and I've attended a few...



I like it Bret! Especially the "sac needed" part.

My neighbor across the street takes 12 or 13 cars down -- and my buddy Mark Young takes another dozen plus down... they both do just fine. But they're in the business -- they have great "times" -- and they take the right cars.... They might lose on one or two and hit home runs one one or two.

A guy that takes one car down -- is on the wrong day or wrong time - OUCH.

I agree with you on the spectacle. Plus it's in Scottsdale! What's wrong with that?!

[onevoice]

I wish Speed / BJ would figure out a better viewing format - maybe split screen or PIP. I understand that they need to sell advertising and engage soft core viewers but you're not seeing a quarter of the cars going across any more.

Regardless - looks like a positive start...

x 1,000,000

I recorded it, and the first day only took 35min to watch 5 hours of broadcast. Wednesday was a little better, more cars I was interested in, and it took about 50min to watch 5 hours of broadcast. I couldn't imagine sitting through the whole TV show. Fast forward is your friend.

[DOOM]

Dragons for sale???

[Rybar]

Pretty sure I saw Charley & Bob Johnson on yesterday. :thumbsup:

These cars should be interesting to see what they bring:

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=772&aid=466

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=966&aid=466

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1050&aid=466

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1063&aid=466

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1068&aid=466

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1072&aid=466

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1081&aid=466

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1083&aid=466

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1252&aid=466

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1318&aid=466

This is a badass vette:
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1337&aid=466

And of course Dragon & Producer should bring some good numbers. :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

I have a friend out there that took a 55 going on the block saturday night. He said early sales are strong as well across the board.

[96z28ss]

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1083&aid=466


Isn't this car from a member here? Wasn't this car at RTTC ?

[Matt@BOS]

Isn't this car from a member here? Wasn't this car at RTTC ?

Yes, it was at RTTC. Not sure if the owner is a member here or not though. I'm kind of surprised to see it up for sale.

[glassman]

I anxious to see what that 69 goes for. Nice ride.

[glassman]

Forgot to add, those second gens are fetching some decent numbers too.

[67zo6Camaro]

Sharon and I are flying out on Thursday. No agenda, least of all buying cars :) Lots of looking and wishing!

From one Bret to another Brett. Maybe I will see ya out there Fri or Sat.



Isn't this car from a member here? Wasn't this car at RTTC ?
Yes, it was at RTTC. Not sure if the owner is a member here or not though. I'm kind of surprised to see it up for sale.

That's exactly what I thought. I think he also ownes a red cobra type he brought to RTTC a few years back. If this red 69 is the same one I'm thinking of he did pretty good with it a the return to RTTC.

[xplantdad]

Yeah - I was pestering him to bid on the Rusty Wallace race car... and that was the same response I got.... I'd like to be as between as he is. :lol:

I'll say hi for you tomorrow...LOL Finally gonna hit the auctions and take pics:thumbsup:


Take it easy Greg!

[GregWeld]

I'll say hi for you tomorrow...LOL Finally gonna hit the auctions and take pics:thumbsup:


Take it easy Greg!




That's the only thing I'm really good at!!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I've seen a few cars go for what I think was WAY under the money today.... Shocking actually!

[jimbo]

It will be interesting to see how hard they work to sell Craig Jacksons fuel injected,independent suspension prototype Shelby Mustang.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=5022&aid=466

[GregWeld]

It will be interesting to see how hard they work to sell Craig Jacksons fuel injected,independent suspension prototype Shelby Mustang.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=5022&aid=466



No -- It's MORE INTERESTING that it is a RESERVE SALE....


Asswipe doesn't have the brass to run his own stuff across the way he want's everyone else to!
What's that tell ya?

[Sieg]

No -- It's MORE INTERESTING that it is a RESERVE SALE....


Asswipe doesn't have the brass to run his own stuff across the way he want's everyone else to!
What's that tell ya?
The golden rule is how he rolls........

[Flash68]

No -- It's MORE INTERESTING that it is a RESERVE SALE....


Asswipe doesn't have the brass to run his own stuff across the way he want's everyone else to!
What's that tell ya?

Yeah would you expect anything less from Craig himself? :rolleyes:

[MarkM66]

Watch #1054, '71 Chevelle convert. I think he was bidding on his buddies car, and had to buy it... :_paranoid

[glassman]

That bada$$ 69 cam just went for 125k, I think well sold. Probably still lost coin, but that one was my fave...

[glassman]

Btw, did u guys see the line bidder board/tv to the. Right of the stage, at the bottom it shows the estimated monthly payment, I think that blows.

[Sieg]

LS6 Chevelle convert for $120K.......WOW, that buyers net worth must be a little more than mine. :D

[fleet]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/138389_Front_3-4_Web.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/138389_Rear_3-4_Web.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/138389_Side_Profile_Web.jpg

Code V1KOM (EX: BB-PW481) testing car. One of two running prototypes and one of only four survivors.

In 1985, Helmut Bott, head of the 959 development, had taken 29 of 1986 model 930 Turbo chassis from the Porsche factory to turn them into the 959 pre-production prototypes and these were called Code F, N and V. These 29 prototypes were the latest prototypes and they were used for various final tests, media coverage, crush tests and road tests.

This car is one of the 7 V-series prototypes and it was used as the chassis, ABS development car which was seen at the famous high speed testing facilities like Nardo, Italy and Minerva, France. Sadly most of the 29 prototype 959s were destroyed and scrapped by the Porsche factory after the 959 project had ended, this particular prototype became one of only four surviving and also one of only two running prototypes in existence still wearing its original pre-production Dunlops with its original prototype light weight wheels. All production 959s were delivered with Bridgestone RE71s with production type wheels. With Porsche factory no-longer releasing any prototype automobiles to the public, this is a very rare chance in owning a prototype Porsche. Not only is it a prototype Porsche, it doesn't get any better than owning the 959 prototype.

**SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY** **BUYER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS VEHICLE IS A PROTOTYPE AND IS NOT CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, RULES OR REGULATIONS OR FOR REGISTRATION FOR DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS.**

[Sieg]

The 959 was so advanced for the time and still no slouch. Cool car. :thumbsup:

[DETON8R]

That Pro touring 69, Bad A$$, and $120,000.

I just can't believe that two LS6 / Muncie M22 convertible Chevelles went for $180,000 and $200,000.

[glassman]

I remember the 959 being much lower than that, I wonder what's up with that rear? Not driven very much?
.

[Sieg]

I just can't believe that two LS6 / Muncie M22 convertible Chevelles went for $180,000 and $200,000.

The Mopar players are...........:_paranoid

[hifi875]

Pro touring 69 camaros did good today. Just got back to the hotel . 150k for the silver one and 120 for the red one . Not bad!

[Flash68]

Looks like our buddy ZL1 Todd left some coin on the table. :computer:

[MarkM66]

I've seen a few cars go for what I think was WAY under the money today.... Shocking actually!

Which cars did you think went low?

[protour73]

Are you freaking kidding me???? That is total BULLSH*T ......... great integrity :mad:

No -- It's MORE INTERESTING that it is a RESERVE SALE....


Asswipe doesn't have the brass to run his own stuff across the way he want's everyone else to!
What's that tell ya?

[Ketzer]

I remember the 959 being much lower than that, I wonder what's up with that rear? Not driven very much?
.

I believe you are buying a chassis. No exhaust pipes sticking out, no engine for them to bolt to...


Jeff-

[fleet]

I believe you are buying a chassis. No exhaust pipes sticking out, no engine for them to bolt to...


Jeff-

I should've posted the engine pic as well.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/138389_Engine_Web.jpg

Perhaps it's sitting too high because it's a new resto.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=5011&aid=466&Home=yes

As the ad said, it's a running prototype. :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

There could be an issue with the adjustable ride height system or it was simply left in that position when the photos were shot.

GIJ8lEob-Uk

[GregWeld]

Which cars did you think went low?



Lot 1012 - The Tucci built AMBR contender car -- 66K are you kidding me -- there's 40K in paint on that car!


I thought the Willys in general were low... While these are big money cars.. I'm surprised they can't fetch half what they cost to build.


And the Corvettes that used to zoom to 175K are kind of struggling to get to the 100K mark.


1031 - COPO 427 Camaro -- 115K --- I'd have bought that in a heartbeat!


1034 - V code Cuda -- 137K -- that was CLONE money a few years ago!

[Sieg]

The interior color of the COPO car might have been the killer? That car looked really good in the pics except for the hood liner and the vomit green interior.

[fleet]

There could be an issue with the adjustable ride height system or it was simply left in that position when the photos were shot.

GIJ8lEob-Uk

Good point 'Herr Sieg'.

You're good, you're very good!

:lol:

[Ketzer]

There could be an issue with the adjustable ride height system or it was simply left in that position when the photos were shot.

GIJ8lEob-Uk

Wow! Instant rally car! Learn something new on here everyday. :thumbsup:

Jeff-

[Ketzer]

Tons of Shelbys. Seems everyone is trying to capitalize on Carrolls death. And yet, they don't seem to be going for crazy prices. Everyone remembers Enzos passing and what it did to Ferrari prices... but that was a unique economic time I think.


Jeff-

[GregWeld]

The interior color of the COPO car might have been the killer? That car looked really good in the pics except for the hood liner and the vomit green interior.

Agree on the interior - but to a COPO collector -- those cars are pretty dang rare.

Sometimes -- and I've been involved with this personally -- there's "rumors" etc about the real provenance of a car... or the stamp pad etc... but of course that's not talked about on TV - but the crowd that knows these cars can be all abuzz about it.

At 115K --- I'd have taken it straight to the upholstery shop and done it in black houndstooth DELUXE interior... and then driven it. :_paranoid :lol:

[GregWeld]

Tons of Shelbys. Seems everyone is trying to capitalize on Carrolls death. And yet, they don't seem to be going for crazy prices. Everyone remembers Enzos passing and what it did to Ferrari prices... but that was a unique economic time I think.


Jeff-



Jeff -- I noticed that too. So as an example without going to an actual sale here -- there's LS motored '69 Camaro's etc going for more than REAL Shelby's... and that seems to me a bit odd. One is faddish -- the other is or was collectible.

I'm also seeing "restorations" going low. '57 Convertibles for 100K and struggling to get there... and '57 T-birds struggling for 100K bids... mind you they're stock restorations but those used to be money cars.

I think in the last 10 years now -- we're seeing the AGING of the stock restoration crowd --- and the coming of age of the "give me a car I can drive and enjoy" crowd?

[EBMC]

Jeff -- I noticed that too. So as an example without going to an actual sale here -- there's LS motored '69 Camaro's etc going for more than REAL Shelby's... and that seems to me a bit odd. One is faddish -- the other is or was collectible.

I'm also seeing "restorations" going low. '57 Convertibles for 100K and struggling to get there... and '57 T-birds struggling for 100K bids... mind you they're stock restorations but those used to be money cars.

I think in the last 10 years now -- we're seeing the AGING of the stock restoration crowd --- and the coming of age of the "give me a car I can drive and enjoy" crowd?

I think your right on the mark Greg. That crowd is getting older and combined with the parts available now, people are realizing how much more comfortable and fun it is to get in the thing and drive!
A long time customer of mine is a big numbers matching kind of guy(we did his 57 vette) and he just showed up a couple weeks ago with a extremely nice, numbers matching 57 Belair conv. He bought it for $70k, and I was thinking that car might have gone for double that a few years ago.

[Tomswheels]

Ya I can never figure Barrett-Jax out, a couple years ago while I was there an all original, including paint, 1966 427 Triple Black 29k original mile Impala Convertible sold for 30 something thousand... People at the auction were commenting how dull the original paint looked :willy:

[JohnC]

Lot 1012 - The Tucci built AMBR contender car -- 66K are you kidding me -- there's 40K in paint on that car!


I thought the Willys in general were low... While these are big money cars.. I'm surprised they can't fetch half what they cost to build.


And the Corvettes that used to zoom to 175K are kind of struggling to get to the 100K mark.


1031 - COPO 427 Camaro -- 115K --- I'd have bought that in a heartbeat!


1034 - V code Cuda -- 137K -- that was CLONE money a few years ago!

I agree with you, Greg on all accounts... I'm surprised Charley didn't win that ZL1 engine too... 80k--wow.

Little more air time for Charley... Lookin good!:thumbsup: :D

[MarkM66]

I was expecting a few of the higher end customs to to a little better so far on Sat.

Like this mustang: http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1287&aid=466

Only 100k. People pay more then that for those hack Eleanor cars.

[Vegas69]

Looks like our buddy ZL1 Todd left some coin on the table. :computer:

Maybe, maybe not... One thing is for sure, the money was invested into a vehicle that has already made up the speculated gap. :D :guns:

[GregWeld]

Sorry you losers --- I was skiing today -- you know, It is sunny in Sun Valley!! :relax:




What was the great Charley Lil bidding on?? I just got back and turned Speed on so I've missed a bunch!

[MarkM66]

Sorry you losers --- I was skiing today -- you know, It is sunny in Sun Valley!! :relax:




What was the great Charley Lil bidding on?? I just got back and turned Speed on so I've missed a bunch!

I saw him bidding on that ZL1 engine. Not sure if he won it or not.

[JohnC]

Here, Greg:

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1292.1&aid=466

John

[GregWeld]

Here, Greg:

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1292.1&aid=466

John



Yeah -- I was just blabbing with Charley -- he said Rick Hendricks was standing behind him bidding on it... That doesn't work out well for anyone bidding against him.

A couple years ago I was bidding on a '67 Vette - was thinking I was going to steal it - then looked over my shoulder and Rick was bidding against me. I just quit.

[transam]

Nice pissing match on the ring stang. Least it was for an amazing car

[cjfirstgen]

$315k for "Dragon". I would think Ring Brothers has to be proud of that. Anyone have a guess what it cost to build?

[GregWeld]

$315k for "Dragon". I would think Ring Brothers has to be proud of that. Anyone have a guess what it cost to build?

More than that....


:lol:

[BBC71Nova]

Anybody know what the Green Hornet sold for last? I'm guessing they'll keep it on the block for 1/2 hr.

[GregWeld]

Anybody know what the Green Hornet sold for last? I'm guessing they'll keep it on the block for 1/2 hr.



Think about all the car collectors in the world that Craig Jackson knows personally --- and you don't think he didn't pimp them all on this car (or any other car he owns and wants to sell).... and it wasn't shown that any of them are as excited for the one and only car as he is.

I'd rather have a one of 11 Hemi 'Cuda drop top...

The Green Hornet -- while perhaps a one of one -- was a pretty ugly color combo... and if the big museums wouldn't step up -- who would?

[SS454]

1.8 million, and it was a no sale.

[fleet]

Yeah -- I was just blabbing with Charley -- he said Rick Hendricks was standing behind him bidding on it... That doesn't work out well for anyone bidding against him.

A couple years ago I was bidding on a '67 Vette - was thinking I was going to steal it - then looked over my shoulder and Rick was bidding against me. I just quit.

You could take him. :poke:

Guts and buck$ ... Weld for the win!


:D

[tubbed69]

It took alot of nerve to run a car with a reserve when he preaches no reserve.

[protour73]

It took alot of nerve to run a car with a reserve when he preaches no reserve.

that was so bogus......no sale, too bad!! :lmao:

Drop Top Hemi Cuda ..... $1.2 Mil, sweet, the guy that bought it barely looked 40, looks like day trading is picking up.

[BBC71Nova]

It took alot of nerve to run a car with a reserve when he preaches no reserve.


Yeah I thought the same thing. All the Shelby's are coming out of the woodwork trying to capitalize on his passing. For most of these guys it's just business I guess.

[GregWeld]

You could take him. :poke:

Guts and buck$ ... Weld for the win!


:D



He probably gross's a year what my net worth is....

[protour73]

He probably gross's a year what my net worth is....Naaaaahh, Hendrick is only worth a measly $200 Million :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Naaaaahh, Hendrick is only worth a measly $200 Million :unibrow:

Okay -- I was a little off -- but I'm still not bidding against him!!


:bang:

[GregWeld]

What's everyone "value" of the Bat Mobile??

I'm not really thinking it's worth all the hype -- but could be wrong...

[fleet]

Okay -- I was a little off -- but I'm still not bidding against him!!


:bang:

Then send The Rajah as your proxy...lets see how he deals with The Bakertuckey Factor.


:lol:

[BBT FAB]

What's everyone "value" of the Bat Mobile??

I'm not really thinking it's worth all the hype -- but could be wrong...

I agree with you but for some reason i bet it will go high

[transam]

I will guess 2.5/3m but reserve wont be met

[Sieg]

George might have just talked it down $500K

[Sieg]

$2.5 reserve........the coat trick worked :sieg:

[cjfirstgen]

Holy Cow Batman!! You know someone had to say it. Lol

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

4.1 million.....holy bat crap

[transam]

Wow 4.2 and counting

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

and going still

[transam]

Lol they flipped a coin for it.

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Did yall get a look at the rockers on that thing.....whew

[Sieg]

........and it comes down to a coin flip at $4.2. :getout:

[DBasher]

:confused59: :lostmarbles: :bitchslap:

:lol:

[Sieg]

What made you decide you wanted that car so bad............"she did" :sieg:

Sorry, but talk about being lead around by your Richard. :lol:

[transam]

Hopefully he has a good lawyer:lol:

[MarkM66]

Did yall get a look at the rockers on that thing.....whew

Yeah, looked like rhino lined. But it's a Barris built car... :confused59:

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Did I just here him say he was taking a wall down to put it in his living room???........oh boy....

[ironworks]

What made you decide you wanted that car so bad............"she did" :sieg:

Sorry, but talk about being lead around by your Richard. :lol:

Search his name on google, his name pops up on a site called dating psychos.

Rick Champagne, az.

[MarkM66]

Search his name on google, his name pops up on a site called dating psychos.

Rick Champagne, az.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Sieg]

Search his name on google, his name pops up on a site called dating psychos.

Rick Champagne, az.

That gal had a lot of nice things to say about him. :whistling:

[GregWeld]

I'm in shock.... I'm at a loss for words...

[ccracin]

The Eing Brothers "Producer" Mustang is up next! I'm guessing 345k!:confused59:

[BBC71Nova]

I got to see the Ring car this summer. Unbelievable build. Just awesome. If only I were loaded ha.

[ccracin]

Guy got a great deal at 270k!

[Sieg]

$260K for the Producer and $4.2M for the Batmobile.............

[transam]

Wow every year i say k there wont be deals this year so i dont bother going,then the ring stang just sells for a steal. Wow he got a deal,he tried buying the other ring mustang earlier today too

[phillym5]

Wasn't Todd's 69 he sold supposed to e at Barrett?

[transam]

Jay leno might not make it out of az alive lol

[BBC71Nova]

I'm kinda digging the Plymouth. A wheel swap would be in order though.

[Sieg]

I'm kinda digging the Plymouth. A wheel swap would be in order though.
The components, design, detail, and craftsmanship in that car is incredible IMO.

[phillym5]

I can't believe it didn't bring way more money. Especially being a charity car.

[transam]

Ive noticed that the charity cars arent bringing much money it,is this a change in how tax deductions work or maybe the recovery isnt as good as we thought? Or people just dont feel like giving

[fleet]

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1314&aid=466

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/139469_Front_3-4_Web.jpg

[NOPANTS68]

That '70 442 Convertible that sold yesterday for $70k had an all aluminum 455 and the W27 alloy 12 bolt under it. Seemed really cheap for a supposed experimental 442. $350k for that one above HAS to be a record or something.

I've only watched 4-5 hours of it this year while working in the garage. I observed every stupid Shelby GT500 ever made trying to make a buck on the legacy, and guys taking baths on mid year vettes with ls motors in them. Gotta give it to BJ in that they do bring some serious metal to the block, but it still gives off a shady vibe to me. Can't stand Mike Joy's general lack of knowledge regarding anything modified and everything being labeled a restomod. I of course will continue to watch it every year and remain critical of it.

[okyankee]

Jay leno might not make it out of az alive lol

I know right. saying screw the usa was real bad.

[hifi875]

Just got back to room. Quality of cars was pretty dang good. Lucked up and got. Skybox 1 passes which friggin rule and enjoyed watching everything from there. Got to meet charley. Not a bad day at all.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

There could be an issue with the adjustable ride height system or it was simply left in that position when the photos were shot.

GIJ8lEob-Uk

i kinda like em high in the back.

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[GregWeld]

Ive noticed that the charity cars arent bringing much money it,is this a change in how tax deductions work or maybe the recovery isnt as good as we thought? Or people just dont feel like giving


I think it's the choice of cars that have been given away -- AND -- if you notice -- there are several large bidders that aren't stepping up. Ron Pratte was buying everything across the block - he spent MILLIONS at one auction... he doesn't buy diddly anymore.... Last years buyer that spent a few million is missing entirely --- as is the oil field guy from the year before that...

Remember that it takes a bidder against you - to make an auction. You need 3 or 4 of these guys going at it to drive the prices up.

So to me it's a combination of things -- people with the ability seem to be out of action for whatever reason.... the offerings have been kind of lame... because the car still must appeal to a car guy (he just needs to be willing to spend too much for it)... and your assessment of "the economy". Rich people are still quite rich - but are unable to generate the kind of returns they've been used to in this super low interest rate environment. If a guy has 200 million dollars making 8% --- vs 4% --- that's a HUGE difference in pocket money to just blow. This low interest rate has been going on now for like 5 plus years -- and it starts to settle in. Don't forget that people with large net worth also have large expenses... They ain't hurting by any means - but the lack of super sized free cash flow does have an affect - even if it's just mentally.

[Vegas69]

Wasn't Todd's 69 he sold supposed to e at Barrett?

Not likely, he told me he'd go to his grave with the car.

[Flash68]

Not likely, he told me he'd go to his grave with the car.

I told ya you should've taken it to Barrett.... :bitchslap:

[GregWeld]

Not likely, he told me he'd go to his grave with the car.




Yeah -- Same thing you said when you were busy building it! :poke:

[Vegas69]

I told ya you should've taken it to Barrett.... :bitchslap:
Monday morning quarterbacks, I suppose I should've bet on the 49'ers today too?:D Don't forget that my car had 7,000 miles on it. While very nice, it wasn't still wet.
Yeah -- Same thing you said when you were busy building it! :poke:

Never, I always think resale. I sell everything. :lol:

[Flash68]

Monday morning quarterbacks, I suppose I should've bet on the 49'ers today too?:D

No, you shoulda bet the OVER like I did. :lol: