SW Vette

Finally seem to be getting the money they deserve. With the art and craftsmanship that go into some of these cars - not to mention the cost of the parts and materials - I couldn't believe the low numbers they were selling for. It seemed that after all the time and effort, builders were lucky just to break even.

GTOguy

This seems to be more and more the current trend. I watched a beautiful '41 Cad convertible sell for 55k (these cars have been at 70-100k for the past 15-20 years) and a so-what Fiberglass ****** (the announcers mis-pronounce it as WILLIS) go for 75k.....a full custom, gorgeous '61 Olds 88 go for 24k that must have cost 120k to build, and meanwhile, some dufus shelled out 92k for a '70 Chevy crew cab pickup, stock. Crazy combo, money and alcohol...........

jimh_1962

The olds was very cool. Now, the chevy was a GMC so you have to give it that but not for the 90K price. The Ferrari 328 gts went really cheap (in the 30s).

Then there was the fuelie 57 corvette which went for the mid 60s which seem like a decent price. It might have been a NOM. Not sure...

The 62 corvette went really high but with fully documented which not sure what that meant.

GTOguy

The 62 Corvette that was fully documented was over-restored and looked like a glazed ham. Not my cup of tea. I can't believe Ferrari 328's are bringing what they are....to me they are a Porsche 944 equivalent....crappy, slow, problematic entry level 'exotics'. If I wanted to clean up at BJ, I'd build a pickup truck, for sure. That crowd goes wild for them. Classic cars, though? Wrong crowd entirely.

jimh_1962

You live in a perfect area to find old trucks to restore. Ship them back east and sell for profit. Less trucks on the east coast and plenty out here.

61ratvette

being done this winter.. I didn't get a chance when switched wheels over. only had an hour on hoist torq thrust wheels

rponfick

I thought the prices were a little soft overall, unless you like trucks and restomods.
Would like to see some comments from those attending on Vettes that are not the over the top rare and fully restored items.
Ralph

GTOguy

When I moved to Fresno 14 years ago, I could not believe the amount of old pickup trucks out on the road being used as trucks on a daily basis. The '60-'66 models are everywhere, as are the '67-'72 models. I even see the '48-'55 and '55-'59 models on a regular basis. Many are unrestored work trucks still being used for work. No rust issues out here, and every part needed to keep them on the road is readily available.

jimh_1962

yep. My friends in Chicago always made a big deal when they saw a truck at the local car shows. I never understood it until after I left. Just not that common to see as you would in the west coast.

Mikado463

yeah, that '56 two door post car (restomod) that went for 156k yesterday was ridiculous IMO. Should have been closer to 100k

sidepipe seeker

Having been to countless auctions I 100% AGREE on the Sophisticated & Calm atmosphere of a Bonhams auction...NO LOUDMOUTH auctioneer's assistance/shill pressuring you into...."1 MORE BID!!!" & I also appreciate EVERY BIDDER having a assigned number so you know EVERY BID is LEGITIMATE & who is bidding...Mark

4 Speed Dave

I specifically like the view of the girl who puts the sold sticker on the car and writes the selling price down. I was liking the leather pants yesterday!

Mikado463

Amen brother ...........gotta love 'buttocks' !

William Buckley

I tuned in for a short time, and was amazed how much more the restomods brought compared to authentic restored cars. Looks like the big money was going to the "***** cars" compared to the authentic models. Lost interest and turned the channel off.

Old Vet

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" ***** Cars - wow pretty strong words.

Probably never driven or owned a Restomod.

Like it or not it's where the market is and I don't think NCRS correct cars will ever bring the money that the Restomod's are regularly bringing.

And yes I own & both a numbers matching 1966 & a full Restomod 1962.

Big Hit

Just LOVING the Restomods, done correctly bringing good $$$

SW Vette

Strong words indeed.

I'm currently preparing my '65 coupe for flight judging with the goal of attaining TF status, but my next project will be building one the way I want, with updated suspension, driveline, and sound system.

For me there's a sweet spot between factory original and fully customized where a vintage car really possesses the best of both worlds. While I admire the workmanship involved in the full custom jobs, I don't really consider them "restomods" in the true sense of the word.

Just one man's opinion...

Al T

I can't believe this sold for $19k...... $20.9k with buyers fee. I would have been all over it like a fat kid on a Smartie.

rponfick

Ditto on the "sold sticker" girl.
Ralph

SW Vette

Low angle shots worked for me - baby got backs!