Any thoughts on the B-J auction...? - Page 12

JoeG · #**111** 01-23-2006, 03:32 AM

That was a funny line, but it did sound like panic---Tough selling at no reserve--

**SuperNovaSS** · #**112** 01-23-2006, 04:44 AM

Was the 66 360HP Chevelle an original or restored car? Does anyone know the lot #?

Thanks,

Jason

**Xplantdad** · #**113** 01-23-2006, 04:46 AM

Are you referring to the unrestored low mileage RED one?

af1fe · #**114** 01-23-2006, 04:55 AM

The only thoughts I have is why would you spend 205K plus BJ fees for a car you haven't even inspected in person? I would expect a car that has 11K original miles not to have a Walker exhaust system, black NAPA shocks, replacement master cylinder, water pump, incorrect tires, glass windshield wiper bottle and the heat shield between the carb and manifold. Did anyone notice the big hood pin holes in the core support? For 11K miles there was also a lot of wear on the pedals. Just my thoughts.

KENNY_PASCOE · #**115** 01-23-2006, 04:57 AM

THE 66 SS WAS AN UNRESTORED CAR. I WAS BIDDING ON IT UNTIL THE PRICE WENT INTO ORBIT. FEW THINGS UNDER HOOD THAT WERE CHANGED BUT ALL IN ALL AN EXCELLENT CAR. THE WHITE INTERIOR WAS AWESOME... KP

JoeG · #**116** 01-23-2006, 05:49 AM

REEALLLL NICE!!!!--

Speedrx · #**117** 01-23-2006, 06:38 AM

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What I didn't know was that FORD is offering turn race cars from the factory----just like back in the day

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Those factory race Mustangs are

and very competitive right out of the box. Just order one directly from the Ford Racing Catalog for $120K or pick one up from BJ for only $80K more??

musclecarjohn · #**118** 01-23-2006, 07:23 AM

Hey guys...back to homebase.
Well,B-J was a scene...and it was great to meet Bruce (Xplantdad),Tony (Mr T),George Lyons and Kenny Pascoe...all really great people and fun to be with.I'm sorry I couldn't spend more time with you guys but my friends had me running in several directions.

Bruce really needs a hand for all his hard work every year and for all he does for SYC...my hats off to him!

And Bruce...you were right about Pavillions...it was nuts!
There was No way we were going to check out all the cars,and there was some great ones.

For some strange reason...I could not post from AZ...said my password wasn't valid.

My thoughts:

Joel Rosen and the boys will sure have a tough time selling nine cars (They told me #1,2 & 12 are already sold)for asking price when they couldn't squeeze the mil or so they were expecting for this one.I was also told by BM that this car was optioned to sell for $489K so they didn't even bring that.
Not sure if anybody noticed but the upper rad hose on the car was that fake braided "look" hose with the fake end covers hiding the hose clamps...certainly not in keeping with a car of this caliber.

We saw the V-10 Viper-powered "six-shooter" '70 Cuda convertible SELL AGAIN (?) today at 3:30.It sold "today" for $130K...I thought I saw it go last night (lot #1278)for $160K...anyone know?

As someone mentioned:Green does seem to have returned in vogue as a favored color.

Anything with a Hemi goes through the roof.Recreation,clone,or the real thing...doesn't matter.
Have not figured out why rare LS-6 verts and ZL-1 Camaro's haven't brought similar money.

I spoke to a lot of nervous sellers in the staging lanes.A lot of cars weren't bringing the money and there were some good buys late.

I was surprised the Banshee didn't bring more than $195K.

Musclecars rule...and that trend will just continue at B-J next year.A lot of the vendors I spoke to said sales of Ferrari stuff was none exsistant.

The whole experience was just great and it's something you've got to do at least once in a lifetime.Think Pebble Beach...kicked up a notch...and you have Barrett-Jackson.

It was great being on stage with Kenny and George.My wife called me crying to tell me she saw me on TV.

**Xplantdad** · #**119** 01-23-2006, 07:35 AM

Glad to see you made it back home safe John. It was fun talking to you and your buddies.

You're right, B-J is an amazing event...you have to go at least once...or two or three or four times...

AutoInsane · #**120** 01-23-2006, 05:53 PM

How much did that interesting looking Motion car sell for? Joel's latest project. Why can't he just make 69 Motion Camaro's again?? Isn't there a lesson he could learn from the guys at Unique Performace??

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