Barrett Jackson.....

[nuch_ss396]

MAN!

It seems that the whole collector car market is up in arms
about this years B-J results. Craig must be crapping in
his pants right about now. They better hire James Carville
to sort this one out. It's all about the money - stupid!

Steve

[Steve Shauger]

To me Barrett Jackson is an entertainment event. Everyone selling cars there took a risk and knew this up front. The risk for some out weighed the reward. Instead of focusing on the negative, look at the great deals that were found.

At this point many sellers/dealer will reevaluate the risk/ reward of a no reserve auction. I anticipate other competing auctions such as RM and Russo-Steele will rapidly expand due to sellers/dealers no longer wanting the risk associated with no reserve auctions.

Would I, or do I need to sell a car at an auction no. There are plenty of avenues to sell a car. If your car has true pedigree or is a well built resto-mod you should have infinite opportunities thru the internet or boards such as this.

It kinda made me laugh when a sale of the survivor 69 Z28 sold last year at BJ for $211K and many thought this was now the norm. One sale doesn't set the standard for all future sales.

Will I go to Barrett Jackson in the future, absolutely. It is amazing for its entertainment value, and lots of fun being with fellow enthusiasts.

[Xplantdad]

BINGO!

[GRB]

Great entertainment but kind of like Pinks, it could be so much more. As long as C.J., Stevie Wonder and the heathen band of screaming shills are involved it will always put off a stench. And I know Carroll Shelby hung the moon but his reputation ain't all that swell either. <----somebody had to say it!

[PPPJJJFFF]

Not to change the subject but I must for a moment. Atleast the Buick camp is feeling pretty good that their (and mine) beloved Stage 1 GSX finally started to get some attention. 182K worth. This car was advertised as one of the best. That could be debated. But if your looking for a diamond in the rough. Start thinking Stage 1 cars!

Patrick

[P.J.]

If you are going to spend a big pile of money at the BJ for your favourate car, all the while taking a chance on being
burnt like my buddy who purchased a 57 chevy last year for 125000. and when he took it home and inspected it on a hoist. The car was full of cheese. Why not buy a project car to restore with all the documents, and then you know whats in the car and its done right.
Peter

[chevelleheart]

Absolutely , I never met the man,Craig Jackson, but the show has almost turned into a farce. Kinda like the "Emperor's new clothes" if you remember that childrens story ?? A lot of Back slapping each other,20 % commisions and as others have pointed out , the quick sales to friends and the long drawn out sales for friends cars.As GRB and paceme said it's for entertainment only and I value the members here opinion and their cars as the real market.My opinion on BJ , it never was about the cars, maybe originally 20 yrs ago, but now it's all about the money $20.00 MM for a week's work on commisions plus the gate , product sales etc, that's all it's about. Gonna be some interesting in Florida come spring time. !!!!

[427king]

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you are going to spend a big pile of money at the BJ for your favourate car, all the while taking a chance on being
burnt like my buddy who purchased a 57 chevy last year for 125000. and when he took it home and inspected it on a hoist. The car was full of cheese.

[/ QUOTE ] I dont think its fair to blame the auction house because he bought a bad car and spent too much money.

[427TJ]

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Carroll Shelby hung the moon but his reputation ain't all that swell either. <----somebody had to say it!

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Care to elaborate?

[GRB]

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Carroll Shelby hung the moon but his reputation ain't all that swell either. <----somebody had to say it!

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Care to elaborate?

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I believe it was shortly after the boom started, maybe late 80's or early 90's CS claimed to have found 10 or so Cobra's or Shelby Mustangs in a warehouse that were never completed. I owned a '66 Shelby Must. at the time and was a member of the (just found my Shelby American World Registry hardback dated 1987) Shelby American Automobile Club. I recall that incident causing quiet a stink with these guys as it devalued (or would have) their cars and made their "hero" look like a first class crook.

I recall CS and the club being very close prior to that incident but you don't see the SAAC and CA arm in arm anymore. At least I don't.