My .02 on Barrett-Jackson

[Chateau Slate 66]

I thought that Spanky has lost his touch a bit. Many times he had to stop and find his bidder. He even had to back up several thousand dollars and start over a few times. The other auctioneers didn't seem to have that problem.

I also think the lawsuit at least influenced things. The hammer was held for a long time and many times the auctioneers looked around and said "we don't want any mistakes!"

[62BT409]

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I thought that Spanky has lost his touch a bit. Many times he had to stop and find his bidder. He even had to back up several thousand dollars and start over a few times. The other auctioneers didn't seem to have that problem.

I also think the lawsuit at least influenced things. The hammer was held for a long time and many times the auctioneers looked around and said "we don't want any mistakes!"

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I felt at a few times they (Spanky) was influenced by the bidder's assistant to drop the hammer too soon....just a few times

[jds353]

for one old timer. it sure left a bad taste to watch. a lot of screwups and bad timing. some of the early cars loooked like they where ran a cross the block.

[chevelleheart]

Actually , another car I'd be interested in your thoughts on the White L78 Chevelle Convertible that sold. It too wasn't good enough to get on TV,( I was dying to see it)Any of you guys who were there, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the car. Real Deal ? good car ??? Thx Bob

[ss427copo]

Well, given the fact that ALL the personel with B-J are CAR SALEMEN, (no disrespect to the lady) that kinda says it all; and in the final analysis, that is the bottom line. "Mr. Hollywood", who never took his sunglesses off the entire week made plenty of sales pitches and whenever Craig Jackson said "this is WAAAYYY under the market", all I said was B.S.!

[427rcode]

IF YOU TAKE YOUR CAR THERE AND IT IS A REAL QUALITY CAR,YOUR TAKING A CRAP SHOOT THAT THE HAMMER MIGHT COME DOWN VERY QUICK TO A INSIDER.RUSSO AND STEELE IS PICKING UP STEAM AND IS GOING TO BE A HEADACHE FOR B-J.THE CARS ARE NICE,THE ATMOSPHERE IS GREAT,HE FEEDS YOU,AND THE AUCTION IS FUN,AND MOST OF ALL THE PRICES ARE A LOT BETTER IF YOU ARE A BUYER

[black69]

My wife watched some of this with me on the speed channel, and she reminded me over and over again how stupid stupid stupid I would have been if I sold my solid axle vettes and my big block vette to go down the tunnel vision mopar path I was on 2 yrs ago. My 2 71 cudas are in the crapper as far a value drop (cool colors and all), the 69 camaro is fine, the vettes are still fine, and thank god the one hemi I got is luckily NOT an eBody. If anything, I learned you never know what is hot from year to year, its always a guess. If you have to have more than one car, make sure you are diversified (like stocks) and you really like what you got (because tomorrow it could fall like a rock). Thats what I get out of the tv circus (razzing from my wife telling me she was right).

I have gotten approval to get a big block nova (69) as long as I sell something 'mopar', while watching this with her. So......hum....

[mockingbird812]

Most things in life are cyclic. Muscle cars (corvettes too) are no exception. The MoPars will come back in time. But if you are in a hurry, this is little consolation.

[427king]

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Most things in life are cyclic.

[/ QUOTE ] Belairs height[or lack thereof] is constant however. He will always be short.Anyone seen or heard from the little bugger lately????

[Johnny Horsepower]

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My wife watched some of this with me on the speed channel, and she reminded me over and over again how stupid stupid stupid I would have been if I sold my solid axle vettes and my big block vette to go down the tunnel vision mopar path I was on 2 yrs ago. My 2 71 cudas are in the crapper as far a value drop (cool colors and all), the 69 camaro is fine, the vettes are still fine, and thank god the one hemi I got is luckily NOT an eBody. If anything, I learned you never know what is hot from year to year, its always a guess. If you have to have more than one car, make sure you are diversified (like stocks) and you really like what you got (because tomorrow it could fall like a rock). Thats what I get out of the tv circus (razzing from my wife telling me she was right).

I have gotten approval to get a big block nova (69) as long as I sell something 'mopar', while watching this with her. So......hum....

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What a thread. Couple of "opinions" .........
1.As Charlie said, I thought robosaurus was such a stupid idea. I was wrong. It was 1 of over 1200 lots and it was really cool. My son has not taken his robosaurus shirt off since I returned. (he watched it all weekend with my wife)
I'll say it again it was 1 lot and a tremendous attraction that everyone who saw it in person was amazed.
2. I have attended BJ etc. for 7 consecutive years. It is an experience which centers around an auction. I don't like it as much as I used to and would like to see the reserve return and with it the return of real cars. But it is an enjoyable time for a car guy and a chance to be with like minded friends (and maybe have a libation). I have to watch tivo to see the cars because you are so busy with everything else, other auctions included, that I see maybe %10 of the cars and I was only at R&S, which I have always enjoyed, for a few hours.
3. As far as the above quote; personally, I buy what I like and drive them. Yes they have to be original motored correct cars but I still own what I like. I like Fords, but not enough to give up space for one. If I was buying like a stock, I would have gotten long Shelby's years ago. So I have ridden my Hemicuda up and back down as far as value goes, but nothing replaces the s**t eating grin on my face everytime I nail it and feel the second 4 barrel open up.

Do I follow the market? Yea you have to. But I really follow my heart and it liked GTOs, camaros and cudas etc 20 years ago and it still does now. Just now you have to be more carefull.

$.02
JOHN