Barrett Jackson Auction???
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Originally Posted by CarsRFun
Yeah I think that was last years, this year does not start till the 26th I think, I would have thought the sledge would have gone for way more.
Yup, what you saw on SPEED last night was last year's auction. I remember watching the same show and seeing the Calloways all go to the same guy. I guess SPEED is re-running it to build excitement for this year's show. I've been seeing the "teasers" hyping the expanded coverage at the end of the month. Must be great to have such a deep pocket!
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Keep in mind many of the multi car buyers are actually buyers for large companies such as pro-team, corvette Mike, etc. Yes, they get the wow look what he just bought but they just turn and remarket these cars. Some of this does come with some good perks. Who would mind a constant revolving stable of some of the best vettes money can buy. As far as going to see this in person, just like sporting events you can watch it on TV or be part of the action. If you are a car nut, ( like anything auto related cool, old , etc) this is a once in a lifetime must go event. Not for everyone year after year, but I have taken non car people and all they can do is say WOW. See you @ BJ 2005!
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Originally Posted by bioman
Did you see those sweet Callaways go out the door? One guy bought all 4...wow. 
It's fun watching the B/J every winter
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Originally Posted by CarsRFun
Yeah I think that was last years, this year does not start till the 26th I think, I would have thought the sledge would have gone for way more.
i loved the gullwing doors and that kit
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Love to see all the cars. I have an option of going this year on someone elses dime....not sure I want to take a whole week of vacation to do it. Bet it would be a blast
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Originally Posted by iceburgh
Love to see all the cars. I have an option of going this year on someone elses dime....not sure I want to take a whole week of vacation to do it. Bet it would be a blast
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Originally Posted by RCK1999
Yup, what you saw on SPEED last night was last year's auction. I remember watching the same show and seeing the Calloways all go to the same guy. I guess SPEED is re-running it to build excitement for this year's show. I've been seeing the "teasers" hyping the expanded coverage at the end of the month. Must be great to have such a deep pocket!
Way tp much money and time on there hands
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I blew most of the afternoon yesterday watching the auction before I realized it was last year's event. Saw several nice mid-'60s vettes go for big money and a '64 Convertible GTO go for $61K. An early 2004 GTO struggled to reach the sticker (with ADM). An early message for the General there.
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It was on the Speed Channel yesterday. I wish I got that channel on my cable. Would have liked to see it even though it was from last year.
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I watched many hours of it yesterday....just fascinating stuff !
...oh, to have that type of $$$
The Hemi's were cool, and so was that gorgeous 53 vette...dont care for the heavily modded stuff, only original for me.
Did you guys see Nomar Garciapara's wedding vette to Mia Hamm? It was a 59 (if I remember correctly) Pretty car, but it had a ghetto sound system and some unidentified chevy powerplant. Of course those idiots had to sign the visors like anyone gives a crap...
...oh, to have that type of $$$
The Hemi's were cool, and so was that gorgeous 53 vette...dont care for the heavily modded stuff, only original for me.
Did you guys see Nomar Garciapara's wedding vette to Mia Hamm? It was a 59 (if I remember correctly) Pretty car, but it had a ghetto sound system and some unidentified chevy powerplant. Of course those idiots had to sign the visors like anyone gives a crap...
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I went to Scottsdale last year. It rained for most of the time or was cloudy and unuseually chilly. Just my luck. The auction was unreal and worth not haveing the 70 degree sunny weather. There are more people with money then brains at Scottsdale. The prices at Scottsdale don't reflect the true market. But then again if I had unlimited funds and really wanted a specific car I quess I would over spend to get it also.
This year I'm going to Barret/Jackson in West Palm Beach at the end of March. I know it isn't as big but would like to see it anyway.
This year I'm going to Barret/Jackson in West Palm Beach at the end of March. I know it isn't as big but would like to see it anyway.
Last edited by Crusher; Jan 2, 2005 at 03:43 PM.
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
That was from Feb 2004.
It's fun watching the B/J every winter
It's fun watching the B/J every winter
but with Speed rerunning the show yesterday, it really confused my wife as she was planning on letting me go this year for my birthday 
had to explain to her that the B/J isn't for a few more weeks and there's still time