Barret-Jackson

[wrenchrob]

Anyone else following the Barrett jackson collector car auction now? 1954 mecedes gullwing just went for $2 000 000. Where do people get that kind of money for a car that you should not drive and put in a climate controllled atmosphere? Not from being a Ford technician let me tell you.

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

one of my coworkers is there.

[wrenchrob]

I would love to go. Is your co-worker registered as a bidder or general admission. I could sit there the whole weekend and just drule like a Saint Bernard eyeballing a fresh T-bone.

[Eck]

2.65 million was top price paid today..............

[wrenchrob]

2.65 million was top price paid today..............

Isnt that crazy for a car you should not drive. How many ventures could you buy for that?

[Venturous Randy]

Yes, it amazes me too on what cars can go for on Barret Jackson. One car that I always wanted is a 1965 Chevelle Malibu Z-16 and a stock (restored) one went for $140,000 the other day. Many years ago I could have bought one for $800.

RandyA

[wrenchrob]

Yes, it amazes me too on what cars can go for on Barret Jackson. One car that I always wanted is a 1965 Chevelle Malibu Z-16 and a stock (restored) one went for $140,000 the other day. Many years ago I could have bought one for $800.

RandyA

If only you would have known. Could have bought a fw of them back in the day and brought them out now and :cool10:

[DarkLeftArm]

As an old car guy, I hafta say it...

I really think Barret-Jackson has ruined the old car game. It is now a rich guy's world. The only way a regular joe can afford to have a cool old car is to inherit it or build it up from total junk. Another thing is, now every desert rat who has a collection of yard ornaments now believes they are worth a fortune. That may be in some cases, but not all. Sometimes junk is junk.

 

Sorry for the rant, but I been wrenching on rust buckets all my life, and I love it. Sad to see rich guys monopolizing something I hold so dear.

Bert

[Hummingbird]

The GullWing was a distinctive automobile but you can have a NEW model for around $200,000 so I guess vanity makes a 2 million dollar purchase the envy of the rich kids community.

[Eddie]

I thought that 57 Caddy with the matching trailer was really cool. Went for 95000 I think.

[Gary N.]

I went there two years ago and spent a day as a spectator. It was amazing. We went on Tuesday and there were actually some affordable vehicles. Of course the economy was in the tank at that time. I remember a '64 Chevy short bed custom cab 1/2 ton sold for somewhere in the $13,000 range. To restore it to the quality it was, even if you did everything yourself would cost a lot more than that.

[Uturn]

Heck all I want is parts for the Puick and Honda we drive and since the infamous " Cash for Clunkers " program, parts availability is becoming not existent.

 

Since I'm asking, anybody got a driver side manual window regulator for a 1991 Honda Civic 5 door Wagon.

 

MIKE aka Uturn

[Sailor]

If I had that kind of money I would go to other auctions. The cars are every bit as good but the prices are lower. I also don't like the fees charged at Jackson on both the buyer and the seller.

[RedRider]

B-J are pikers. You want to see real money spent on 4 wheel iron, you need to go here:

 

http://acdfestival.org/festival/?page_id=209

 

They have cars that START at 7 figures.

 

They also have cars that real people can buy. Just not the Auburns, Cords, or Duesenbergs.

 

However, I have found my remote navigating to the B-J auction over the last couple of days. Some really beautiful cars.

 

RR

[jonesy]

For those in Kissimmee, FL. area next week starting tuesday there is Mecum Actions muscle cars show, same as barrett jackson. 2000 cars i've heard, I went last year what a show, you won't see every car in one day, theres alot of walking but if you're into cars this is way to see alot at one time. Just a little ways from mickey world, drop family off there and spend your day dreaming about which one you'd like. www.mecum.com for info