Well, I flew back to WA state from Arizona last night. What a great time at the BJ auction. I was there all 5 days and saw some fantastic cars and met some great people. Not just members from this site, but some others.
I was also there to witness the 3 million dollar Olds F-88 concept car that sold on the block. Nice car, but I was very dissapointed in the sale price of the 1 of 1 58 retractable hardtop Vette that followed, 350k.
It was a pleasure to meet Bruce, Larry, Bill Pritchard, Dave, Rich, George and his wife Karen, and their daughter, who is very grown up for her age. And last but not least, Charley. A great bunch of people. Thanks again George and Karen for letting me sit in the 69 BM Vette, and let me cross the rope to sit and BS with you two. I was hoping that the BM vette would have gone for 3-400k, but it was obvious that alot of people there didn't know what a BM Vette was, yet alone what BM stood for. A few people came up to me while sitting next to the BM vette to ask me those questions.
Oh yeah, I also talked with Mr. Murphy a few times, the owner of the BM Vette since 71. What a nice and courteous man.
I also talked with Boyd Coddington for a little while. Tim Allan walked right in front of me, so did Michael Anthony, the bassist for Van Halen. Of course Reggie Jackson was there. Once again, had a great time and for sure I will be returning next year, just hope we have better weather.
