I did not go back down there today; I watched it unfold on line. The on-line part ended a little while ago but I"m sure it's still going on because there were starters, generators, exhaust menifolds, headers, a few more "W" blocks, boxes full of hardware, etc there yesterday with lot numbers on them that weren't listed on line.
The rare '64 SS sold for $23,000 (plus 15% + 6% Pa sales tax). Considering the cost to restore it properly, I think that was still an ok buy. Of course, it had no title either (or keys according to the auction co.) They were referring everyone to a title washing company in Alabama which would give you paperwork that would supposedly get you a good title in any other state. I don't know how it would all play out in the future. Sounds like there would still be a risk of losing your car at some point if it was ever discovered as stolen in the past. I know the police were there Thurs. checking VINs on all the cars.
Most of the prices I saw were typical of what the item would bring on ebay, although there were bargains on the less desirable items. 3-spd transmissions were selling for $10-$30. ea.
One item that always boggles my mind is a 2x4 alum 409 intake. For years I've had the belief that that manifold has to be the most plentiful surviving 409 part on the planet. OF all the motors that got blown up, I figure no one would throw away a factory alum dual quad intake; there're just too cool to throw away! Everyday, there are at least 3-4 of them on ebay and they all sell around $300. Well there were 6 of them at this auction and they sold between $350-$450ea.! Kind of reminds me of college when there was an unspoken contest to see who had the highest stack of beer cans against their dorm wall.......
Verne
