Barrett Jackson Corvette Schedule Link
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From: Carlsbad CA
I was there on Thursday and the quality of the cars and arm candy where down. I had a chance to see the 71 LT-1,blue/black coupe that sold for $57,800. Talked to the owner and it was a really nice car.
Drinks are free for bidders and it is a pretty good deal.... you pay $500 to register as a bidder and get in for all days with a guest (daily admission is $30 per person). Oh ya, and you have to have a bank line of credit posted.
If you are a serious regular guy buyer, Mechum is the better deal.
Drinks are free for bidders and it is a pretty good deal.... you pay $500 to register as a bidder and get in for all days with a guest (daily admission is $30 per person). Oh ya, and you have to have a bank line of credit posted.
If you are a serious regular guy buyer, Mechum is the better deal.
Last edited by hdpete98; Jan 22, 2009 at 12:22 AM.
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From: Tampa, Florida
Each auction slot had price associated with which the sellers pays on top of whatever other fees there are. Prime time slots are $$$$$$$$$. Obvioulsy they're not going ot have a run of the mill car in one of those slots regardless of the owner paying for it.
Thats basicly it, if your cars good enough and you pony up the money the time slots yours.
It appeared that the auctioneers favored cars of either high rollers they know or the charity sales. If their favorite seller did not get the bids they would break the bidding to tout the car again with compelling arguments for bidding it higher. While some poor nobodies got the bum's rush. I also thought the video did not show the cars well. Thanks for the vent. Ed
They talk up the Cobras/Shelbys/Mustangs to no end but the GM get Yugo treatment.
