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**smitty62** · 01-22-2004, 07:08 PM

Well, the Barrett-Jackson auction TV coverage starts tonight-(9pm-12 EDT on Speed channel. I really like to watch the great cars sold, although it's a little disheartening to watch and not be there with $5-$600,000 to throw around. I wonder how many of those high-bidders came by their $ honestly??
It must be nice to be able to bid $45M on a complete, ready to drive '32 Highboy or a '39 Lincoln Zephyr----- sigh! Guess I'll go buy a lottery ticket--- I'm too old to keep a rich young widow, even with Viagra!

Blue Beard · 01-22-2004, 11:20 PM

Only get to dream.............

Hooter · 01-22-2004, 11:23 PM

looked at the auction list, quite a few 67-72's but no first gen Montes!!

cdowns · 01-23-2004, 12:35 PM

last nite there was a 70short/fleet with a 71/72 front clip very custom graphic paint scheme with 20inch wheels and bagged with a 396 all chromed out and it went for only 15thousand

Primed67 · 01-23-2004, 12:39 PM

I must have missed that one. I was watching it on the Speed Channel just waiting to see one of our trucks come through. It must be nice to be able to spend that kind of money on cars. Hell they would take a look at the balance in my check book and send me away.

**N2TRUX** · 01-23-2004, 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by smitty62
.... I wonder how many of those high-bidders came by their $ honestly?? ...

Having known a few guys that would be in that caliber of bidder, I can say that a lotof them came buy their money honestly. You would be surprised at what background some of these "good ole boys" have, and what they did to get where they are today. Most of them worked hard, played smart, had a vision of success, and stayed with it when anyone else would have walked away.

It can happen to you too....

lewi · 01-23-2004, 01:09 PM

I was suprised to see that 70 go for just 15k. i thought it looked real good and knowing what I have in mine, whoever owned it is probably having very uncomfortable bowel movments with those bricks coming out his back side.

Bill72BB · 01-23-2004, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by cdowns
last nite there was a 70short/fleet with a 71/72 front clip very custom graphic paint scheme with 20inch wheels and bagged with a 396 all chromed out and it went for only 15thousand

I just tuned in at the end of this auction. From what I seen it was worth much more than 15 .Someone got a good deal.

smokekiki · 01-23-2004, 01:31 PM

The truck was pretty close to being the last one on the block.I don't think I could auction my truck of without having heart failure!Talk about stress!

GreenMystChevy · 01-23-2004, 01:52 PM

I wasn't terribly wild about that paint job but whoever built it had more than double into it what he got out of it. The paint job, the 9" rear setup, big block, air bag suspension, etc...

Couldn't he have put a reserve on it or is that only for the top dolla cars?

smokekiki · 01-23-2004, 02:21 PM

You can put a reserve on it,but most don't at Barret-jackson because of how many big money bidders there are compared to other auctions.I go to one in Atlantic City.Most cars at AC are reserve.A lot don't get sold at Ac.

demi · 01-23-2004, 02:50 PM

The '70 that was mentioned earlier wasn't really too nice in person. Their was I believe a 71 blazer that was cream color - it was a very nice resto. I didn't really see it untill it was driven on the auction block but that one sold for around 16,000 or so.

I took alot of pics but now my camera is going weird on me. I could only upload these 3. I hope to have more uploaded when I figure out what is going on.

Most people don't put the reserve on because of the 10% sellers price - no-reserve cars are 8%. Plus, the auctioneers and the floor people really manage to bring up the price.

There were many cars and trucks that were sold under 20,000. Some were camaros and the more popular muscle cars. There was a 67 C-30 pickup that was converted to a 5th wheel tow vehicle and it was pretty nice. It sold for around 6,500.

I'll be back there today, hopefully my camera will work better.

Oh, if anyone from the phoenix area is heading up there and want some company, pm me. It gets boring walking around by yourself

Gene

lukecp · 01-23-2004, 03:01 PM

That ochre truck is SWEET! Looks like a much nicer version of mine (except i don't have the 2-tone, only the white top).

My dream truck....too bad it has a stock motor, lol

01-22-2004, 07:08 PM	#1
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Barrett-Jackson auction Well, the Barrett-Jackson auction TV coverage starts tonight-(9pm-12 EDT on Speed channel. I really like to watch the great cars sold, although it's a little disheartening to watch and not be there with $5-$600,000 to throw around. I wonder how many of those high-bidders came by their $ honestly?? It must be nice to be able to bid $45M on a complete, ready to drive '32 Highboy or a '39 Lincoln Zephyr----- sigh! Guess I'll go buy a lottery ticket--- I'm too old to keep a rich young widow, even with Viagra! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

01-22-2004, 11:20 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Only get to dream............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-22-2004, 11:23 PM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	looked at the auction list, quite a few 67-72's but no first gen Montes!! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-23-2004, 12:35 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	last nite there was a 70short/fleet with a 71/72 front clip very custom graphic paint scheme with 20inch wheels and bagged with a 396 all chromed out and it went for only 15thousand __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-23-2004, 12:39 PM	#5
Primed67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tyler Posts: 575	I must have missed that one. I was watching it on the Speed Channel just waiting to see one of our trucks come through. It must be nice to be able to spend that kind of money on cars. Hell they would take a look at the balance in my check book and send me away. __________________ 1969 Chevrolet SWB Stepside 1959 Chevrolet apache * Sold 1967 Prostreet Chevy SWB Fleetside *Sold 2014 1/2 ton Crew Cab Chevrolet 4x4

01-23-2004, 01:09 PM	#7
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	I was suprised to see that 70 go for just 15k. i thought it looked real good and knowing what I have in mine, whoever owned it is probably having very uncomfortable bowel movments with those bricks coming out his back side. __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

01-23-2004, 01:31 PM	#9
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	The truck was pretty close to being the last one on the block.I don't think I could auction my truck of without having heart failure!Talk about stress! __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-23-2004, 01:52 PM	#10
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I wasn't terribly wild about that paint job but whoever built it had more than double into it what he got out of it. The paint job, the 9" rear setup, big block, air bag suspension, etc... Couldn't he have put a reserve on it or is that only for the top dolla cars? __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

01-23-2004, 02:21 PM	#11
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	You can put a reserve on it,but most don't at Barret-jackson because of how many big money bidders there are compared to other auctions.I go to one in Atlantic City.Most cars at AC are reserve.A lot don't get sold at Ac. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-23-2004, 02:50 PM	#12
demi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 305	The '70 that was mentioned earlier wasn't really too nice in person. Their was I believe a 71 blazer that was cream color - it was a very nice resto. I didn't really see it untill it was driven on the auction block but that one sold for around 16,000 or so. I took alot of pics but now my camera is going weird on me. I could only upload these 3. I hope to have more uploaded when I figure out what is going on. Most people don't put the reserve on because of the 10% sellers price - no-reserve cars are 8%. Plus, the auctioneers and the floor people really manage to bring up the price. There were many cars and trucks that were sold under 20,000. Some were camaros and the more popular muscle cars. There was a 67 C-30 pickup that was converted to a 5th wheel tow vehicle and it was pretty nice. It sold for around 6,500. I'll be back there today, hopefully my camera will work better. Oh, if anyone from the phoenix area is heading up there and want some company, pm me. It gets boring walking around by yourself Gene Last edited by demi; 01-23-2004 at 02:53 PM.

01-23-2004, 03:01 PM	#13
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	That ochre truck is SWEET! Looks like a much nicer version of mine (except i don't have the 2-tone, only the white top). My dream truck....too bad it has a stock motor, lol __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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