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Old 01-21-2005, 10:04 PM
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Default What will Merlin go for on the Barrett/Jackson Auction?

Barret/Jackson Auction starts soon and many of us followed Merlin being built. What will the final bid be?

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/event....asp?id=178758

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around 50-75...in fact, I'd be very surprised if it reaches 70's
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$62,000
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65/70k
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When is it going to go on the auction block? Will there be live networked TV broadcast?
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maybe in a week....on Speedchannel
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70k tops.....
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I like the build up but for some reason having a richmond mainshaft sticking through my chest when the tranny grenades doesnt sound like a good time.

I am thinking in the 60s
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Originally Posted by GDaina
around 50-75...in fact, I'd be very surprised if it reaches 70's
My thought too George. I'm thinking $59,995.95 Not too bad considered ONLY $260K was invested
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$80k-100 its barret jackson,theyll bid high
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Merlin is scheduled for the 28th.
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I think that for Steve, his "Merlin" project was more a theoretical exercise in how far you could take a C-3 into the world of the 'super car'.

He- like 'Monty'- lost interest when the project neared completion.
The theory and process seemed to be more important to them than the actual completed vehicles.
-just my own opinion..............

Different strokes for different folks-
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Originally Posted by MassVette
I think that for Steve, his "Merlin" project was more a theoretical exercise in how far you could take a C-3 into the world of the 'super car'.

He- like 'Monty'- lost interest when the project neared completion.
The theory and process seemed to be more important to them than the actual completed vehicles.
-just my own opinion..............

Different strokes for different folks-
Ok,

glad you cleared that up for me. Some people like myself assumed they immediately sold the cars because they didn't run worth a damn.
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I like it but the wing in back has to go.Sometimes less is more.

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I am not big on customizing a Vette, however, as the saying goes, "there is a butt for every seat!"
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Originally Posted by Red73
Barret/Jackson Auction starts soon and many of us followed Merlin being built. What will the final bid be?

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/event....asp?id=178758

I am going to the auction on Thursday next week and I hope to see this thing up close!!!

I think it will get around $65,000.......

Bob


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