Barrett-Jackson at Palm Beach......

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Jeff and David,

Yes it is quite a story. From what I have observed at the previous B-J auctions I have attended is frequently the people spending the big money are seldom on the block with the car and often are buying the "looks" of the car.

Both the Yellow and Blue cars were well restored and both had some documentation. It would seem that a real X-ram car with real dated GM parts would be more desireable, particulary if documented with the sales parts and service instillation orders from the dealer.

I guess the problem that I had with both cars (1 at Scottsdale and this one) was the discription on the sign stating "Includes Rare Cross Ram Package" next to a picture of a real NOS X-Ram assembly, and a copy of a letter from Chevrolet engineering (below the photo) confirming that the X-Ram did exist as offered through HD Parts.

The bottom line here is that if you did not really know or pay attention you could be fooled into buying the car without really knowing that the X-Ram was a modern knock-off.

The redeaming thing here is when I pressed him he was upfront about the authenticity and the orgin of the X-Ram on this car.

What is it worth? That is easy. The Barrett-Jackson seemingly has "set the market" - at least on this type of car.

Phil