Let's Play Guess The High Bid CHEZOOM Edition

[V8TV]

New Contest in NEW V8TV Forum! Guess The High Bid on Iconic Custom CHEZOOM at Barret-Jackson Scottsdale

CHEZOOOM, the iconic custom 1957 Chevy built by Boyd Coddington back in the '90s is going up for auction at Barrett-Jackson in January, 2015!

Barrett-Jackson Chezoom Listing (www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1957-CHEVROLET-BEL-AIR-CHEZOOM-CUSTOM-178544)

Post up what you think the high bid will be in the V8TV Forum and you could win some cool stuff -like DVDs and one of our new T Shirts!

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http://barrettjackson.com/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Cars/178544/178544_Front_3-4_Web.jpg

[zo6s10]

Cool and ugly at the same time. Byod is dead so 1.5 millon. Him alive $35 bucks.

[markss28]

Yea im guessing 250K. but thats just from looking at the one pic.

[Ketzer]

Isn't that the holy grail of the 60+ Hawaiian shirt wearing crowd...?

[TheJDMan]

Hey don't knock Hawaiian shirts, they work great for concealing a carry pistol for us 60+ types.

[GregWeld]

I wouldn't raise my hand - and if I saw this at a car show - I'd turn away and look at something else. Walking over to see it would signal you had really bad taste.

I don't know why anyone would label this build as "iconic".... and since Boyd built it we know it won't run or drive.

[Stuart Adams]

Car is cool. Color and Int color could be better, but should bring an interesting number. You either love it or hate it. 2 guys that love it could make the bidding interesting.

[GregWeld]

Hey don't knock Hawaiian shirts, they work great for concealing a carry pistol for us 60+ types.



I like your thinking!!! Hawaiian shirts and a Wilson! Woot Woot!

[Jay Hilliard]

I wouldn't raise my hand - and if I saw this at a car show - I'd turn away and look at something else. Walking over to see it would signal you had really bad taste.

I don't know why anyone would label this build as "iconic".... and since Boyd built it we know it won't run or drive.

Greg, you nailed it again.

[spchiv]

$175,000

[BMR Sales]

$350k

[66fury]

I thought boyd was considered an icon and surprised at the respones . I never met him so i cant add personal feelings that may have initiated the comments. I feel its a cool car and one of many that brought hot rodding to the mainstream. I know mr pratt owns quite a few of boyds cars that are going across the block at barrett so someone might be buying them all up to start their own boyd collection.im sure it will do well but not million dollar well .my guess is $325k.

[jarhead]

$225,000.00

[DBasher]

I thought boyd was considered an icon and surprised at the respones . I never met him so i cant add personal feelings that may have initiated the comments. I feel its a cool car and one of many that brought hot rodding to the mainstream. I know mr pratt owns quite a few of boyds cars that are going across the block at barrett so someone might be buying them all up to start their own boyd collection.im sure it will do well but not million dollar well .my guess is $325k.

Not as bad as Goerge Barris but close. The only car I've liked outta that shop was Cadzzila, still like it. I say it goes in the high twos, someone will have to have it.

[Build-It-Break-it]

$125k

[NOPANTS68]

$265k

[buickfunnycar.com]

$150k...

[Ummgawa]

I'd own it and do happy donuts and burn outs in it every day. 390k

Hey Weld! F&$K You...


strong letter to follow.

[ModernMuseum]

$1, Bob.

That is one ugly duckling.

[ArisESQ]

Apparently that thing sold for $372,600 back in 2005.

http://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/boyd-coddingtons-chezoom-is-a-custom-shoebox-favorite/

[jarhead]

Apparently that thing sold for $372,600 back in 2005.

http://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/boyd-coddingtons-chezoom-is-a-custom-shoebox-favorite/

In 2002 it went for 187K

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1957-CHEVROLET-BEL-AIR-CHEZOOM-CUSTOM-18968

[ArisESQ]

In 2002 it went for 187K

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1957-CHEVROLET-BEL-AIR-CHEZOOM-CUSTOM-18968

Trending up! Although I'd be surprised if it went for more than $370k.

[jarhead]

Trending up! Although I'd be surprised if it went for more than $370k.

Well, the price of the Beverly Hillbillies truck might lead me to believe we were all wrong, lol

[MarkM66]

In 2002 it went for 187K

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1957-CHEVROLET-BEL-AIR-CHEZOOM-CUSTOM-18968

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1957-CHEVROLET-BEL-AIR-CHEZOOM-CUSTOM-21317

[GregWeld]

Based on the STUPID bidding (a norm at Barrett Jackson - caveat 2 of my cars have sold there and as seller stupid prices are a good thing)... I'm going to be able to pour even more money into the '40 Ford P/U I'm having built at Pinkee's Rod Shop. LOL

[hifi875]

His stuff brought good money last nite. Im saying $400k

[jarhead]

I wouldn't raise my hand - and if I saw this at a car show - I'd turn away and look at something else. Walking over to see it would signal you had really bad taste.

I don't know why anyone would label this build as "iconic".... and since Boyd built it we know it won't run or drive.

Interested on the comment, and history behind his cars?


Did the guys in his shop do bad work?

[GregWeld]

Interested on the comment, and history behind his cars?


Did the guys in his shop do bad work?



He (BC) was known to build cars that were "show cars" - i.e., wouldn't come out of the shop being able to run and drive. For whatever reason -- the public doesn't know about that. You'd have to talk to builders etc that actually know the true history behind many of his builds. Not saying his designs and ideas and cars weren't cutting edge or cool (some were some weren't).

If you want to see his "build qualities" and the guys in his shop --- watch the series of American Hot Rod where they build the "Junk Yard Dog". They cut door and trunk gaps in the bondo with a box cutter... and the idiots that are attempting to put the tranny on the motor... pound it and wrestle it and generally abuse it rather than stopping to figure out what's wrong.

I'd heard the rumors and stories.... but once I built the SAR '32 and the Brizio '33 -- people come out of the woodwork with stories.

[BMR Sales]

Interested on the comment, and history behind his cars?


Did the guys in his shop do bad work?

I think a lot of it comes from the TV Show American Hot Rod. I don't think he came off very well on TV and he had a Jack-Wagon Shop Foreman (Duane) who pissed most viewers off.

But people fail to remember that Chip Foose worked for Boyd for 7 or 8 years and learned a lot of his craft from Boyd. The most talented guys from Coddington's Shop & American Hot Rod ended up working for Chip

[zz430droptop67rs]

$200K

Boyd was the Grand Marshall at a car show I went to. I had a chance to BS a minute with him and I asked him about American Hot Rod TV show.

For what it's worth, he said lots of the bickering was scripted by the producers for dramatic effect, but who knows.

[jarhead]

I get it now,didn't know about the show cars, etc.

As for most reality TV car shows,they are mostly antics,and not so much car. I never did see many episodes of that show, it was on before I had DISH. When I first did see the reruns I didn't like the antics so I didn't watch it.

Thanks for the explanation.

The red 40 something pickup they sold for Pratte the other night looked nice.

But i am thinking we all underestimated what a fool and his money will part with for Chezoom, and the auctions as said just bring foolish money.

It makes it harder for the average Joe, or Jarhead in my case to afford a BJ, LMAO

[BMR Sales]

I get it now,didn't know about the show cars, etc.

As for most reality TV car shows,they are mostly antics,and not so much car. I never did see many episodes of that show, it was on before I had DISH. When I first did see the reruns I didn't like the antics so I didn't watch it.

Thanks for the explanation.

The red 40 something pickup they sold for Pratte the other night looked nice.

But i am thinking we all underestimated what a fool and his money will part with for Chezoom, and the auctions as said just bring foolish money.

It makes it harder for the average Joe, or Jarhead in my case to afford a BJ, LMAO

I think we underestimated too. I guessed what I thought it was worth, but I forgot that B-J liquors up the Bidders and you know what happens with people with too much money

[takid455]

tree fiddy

[GregWeld]

What I always underestimate at BJ is the AVERAGE AGE of the bidders.... and how much gold jewelry they're wearing - and creased and starched designer blue jeans.... and the size of the cigars if they'd let 'em smoke 'em in there... LOL


By the way -- the RED '40 pickup was done by Squeegs.... it was STARTED by Boyd Coddington but Squeegs built it. Squeegs is a TOP NOTCH builder... so my guess is it's flawless and runs and drives as good as it looks.

[intocarss]

$200K

Boyd was the Grand Marshall at a car show I went to. I had a chance to BS a minute with him and I asked him about American Hot Rod TV show.

For what it's worth, he said lots of the bickering was scripted by the producers for dramatic effect, but who knows. Yes that is true.

[Solid LT1]

Not as bad as Goerge Barris but close. The only car I've liked outta that shop was Cadzzila, still like it. I say it goes in the high twos, someone will have to have it.

I think Cadzilla was done during the time that Chip Foose worked for the Hawaiian shirt wearing clown. I never like Boyd's stuff, John Butterra.....there was a great So-Cal craftsman. There is a lot of hype going over that Chebbie.....but, I wouldn't want to own it.....don't like the styling!

[Ron in SoCal]

I think Cadzilla was done during the time that Chip Foose worked for the Hawaiian shirt wearing clown. I never like Boyd's stuff, John Butterra.....there was a great So-Cal craftsman. There is a lot of hype going over that Chebbie.....but, I wouldn't want to own it.....don't like the styling!

Agreed! Lil John was known in SoCal car and motorcycle circles before all these cat fighting car shows hit the little screen.

[Boss 5.0]

I never early cared for most of the cars Boyd built on the show. But I have seen many that were done off camera for customers and most all were really spot on builds.

Yes the Chezoom is a very unique car design wise. Personally I think it is wild and like it. Although that new interior really sucks.

Always hard to say what some of these cars will bring, but I think $250k plus is my guess.

[ccracin]

385,000

[65_LS1_T56]

$320000

[Sieg]

$320,000.......done deal

[65_LS1_T56]

$320,000.......done deal

Haha tree'd ya

[GregWeld]

$300,000 too much.... LOL

[Sieg]

$320000

Whatever ya little whippersnapper. :)

[65_LS1_T56]

Whatever ya little whippersnapper. :)

:mock:

[Rick D]

So what did it go for? I saw come up on the block and then fell asleep :bitchslap:

[Paraman1]

Hammer price was $379,500 .

[zz430droptop67rs]

So what did it go for? I saw come up on the block and then fell asleep :bitchslap:

$320,000 before commission.

65_LS1_T56 nailed it.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1957-CHEVROLET-BEL-AIR-CHEZOOM-CUSTOM-178544

[Ketzer]

Did the Alumatub go across the block? Guess I missed it....

Also didn't see JF Launier's wagon go across... waaayy more beautiful than that droopy nosed Chezam.

[Boss 5.0]

Did the Alumatub go across the block? Guess I missed it....

Also didn't see JF Launier's wagon go across... waaayy more beautiful than that droopy nosed Chezam.

Alumitub went during commercial for $187 I think it was. And JF's wagon brought $220k on Tuesday.

[Paraman1]

Aluma Tub went for $170,500 and Launiers wagon for $242,000 .

You can go to Barrett Jacksons website and search the auction results for specific vehicles .

I couldn't believe how much the Beverly hillbillies car went for .

[jimbo]

$320,000 before commission.

65_LS1_T56 nailed it.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1957-CHEVROLET-BEL-AIR-CHEZOOM-CUSTOM-178544

Check his post time with the time it went across the block. :whistling:

[zz430droptop67rs]

Check his post time with the time it went across the block. :whistling:

I see. Never mind.

"D'oh!"

[V8TV]

I think the car represents a good mile-marker of the times when it was built. It was done before all the TV nonsense when he still had a good crew. The metalwork is pretty serious on the car, and it has survived well (save for the interior). I think 'Zzilla is the best, I'm not a huge fan of this car, but I thought it would be a tough one to guess, as it is hard to compare!

[GregWeld]

Kevin -- It was a good choice as many others would have been easy. Thanks for posting it up as we all had a good time with the question.

[V8TV]

Thanks Greg, I agree it was fun.

[65_LS1_T56]

$320,000 before commission.

65_LS1_T56 nailed it.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1957-CHEVROLET-BEL-AIR-CHEZOOM-CUSTOM-178544

Check his post time with the time it went across the block. :whistling:

Oh, I was totally watching when I posted. :lmao: Notice my post time and Seig's...

[Chassisworks]

...And JF's wagon brought $220k on Tuesday.

That's a steal! That wagon is one of my favorite cars ever. Just so clean and classy.

[Roger Poirier]

So in the end, how much does Pratt pay out in commission on the car if it sold for $379,500?

I'm :EmoteClueless:

[Try2paz]

i think its 10% for commission

[Sieg]

Here's their generic statement:

To sell a vehicle at Barrett-Jackson, the consignor is responsible for an entry fee as well as a seller's commission percentage of the hammer price for No Reserve consignments and Reserve consignments. The entry fee is determined by day and time of your lot entry and includes tent space. Payment of fees without a signed contract does not constitute a consignment agreement.

[hifi875]

saw that pratt sold 40.4 million dollars worth of cars and etc. Wow!! He did better than i thought he would. wonder if he got a sweetheart deal on commissions?

[69hugger]

Considering the sheer dollar quantity of his spend over the years, I would be surprised if he (and some of his peers) paid full tilt. I can only guess, but I would think there is a volume discount when you spend what some of them do year after year.
Then, on the other hand, when you have THAT much money, it might be considered gauche to quibble over the fees.

Bill

[66fury]

i thought the buyers at auctions like barrett paid a 10% above hammer price fee.

[GregWeld]

i thought the buyers at auctions like barrett paid a 10% above hammer price fee.



True enough -- so let's add it all up.... stick with me here.


Hammer price $320K -- 10% for buyers commission is $32K -- added together it's $352K

[66fury]

Thats what i thought , i was confused at the quote of 379k$ that someone quoted earlier but maybe it wasnt in reference to this sale

[GregWeld]

Thats what i thought , i was confused at the quote of 379k$ that someone quoted earlier but maybe it wasnt in reference to this sale



Yeah - I saw that earlier. It was wrong. I think it's better to check facts before people post... especially when it's so easy. All someone has to do is got straight to BJ website and look up the car in question.

[Ketzer]

I was surprised to see so many reserve cars. I thought Craig had done away with that on all but his own cars....

And since GW is clarifying for us kids at home... BJ collects 10% from the buyer and 10% from the seller on the hammer price, correct? So the auction makes 20% on every sale.


Jeff-

[MarkM66]

I was surprised to see so many reserve cars. I thought Craig had done away with that on all but his own cars....

And since GW is clarifying for us kids at home... BJ collects 10% from the buyer and 10% from the seller on the hammer price, correct? So the auction makes 20% on every sale.


Jeff-

8% from seller

[MarkM66]

That's a steal! That wagon is one of my favorite cars ever. Just so clean and classy.

If you thought it was a steal this time, you really would of thought it was a steal when Pratte bought it.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1956-CHRYSLER-CUSTOM-2-DOOR-SPORT-WAGON-80902

[Chassisworks]

If you thought it was a steal this time, you really would of thought it was a steal when Pratte bought it.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1956-CHRYSLER-CUSTOM-2-DOOR-SPORT-WAGON-80902

Wow, that's just sad. Good for him on making a good investment though. In 2010 the market for cars was in firesale mode. Things have definitely improved.

[BMR Sales]

So in the end, how much does Pratt pay out in commission on the car if it sold for $379,500?

I'm :EmoteClueless:

I don't think he paid 10% - B-J sold $50 Million more than last year and most of that was the Pratt Collection. Certainly the Pratt Collection created more Buzz (so much that Velocity did a 30 Minute Program strictly on Pratt) for Barrett Jackson. I've also been told, but I have not been able to confirm, that Pratt is a Silent Partner in B-J. Craig & Ron are certainly friends and have made each other a lot of money!