wrenchrob Posted January 22, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 22, 2012 Anyone else following the Barrett jackson collector car auction now? 1954 mecedes gullwing just went for $2 000 000. Where do people get that kind of money for a car that you should not drive and put in a climate controllled atmosphere? Not from being a Ford technician let me tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted January 22, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 22, 2012 one of my coworkers is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted January 22, 2012 I would love to go. Is your co-worker registered as a bidder or general admission. I could sit there the whole weekend and just drule like a Saint Bernard eyeballing a fresh T-bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 22, 2012 Share #4 Posted January 22, 2012 2.65 million was top price paid today.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted January 22, 2012 2.65 million was top price paid today.............. Isnt that crazy for a car you should not drive. How many ventures could you buy for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted January 22, 2012 Share #6 Posted January 22, 2012 Yes, it amazes me too on what cars can go for on Barret Jackson. One car that I always wanted is a 1965 Chevelle Malibu Z-16 and a stock (restored) one went for $140,000 the other day. Many years ago I could have bought one for $800. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted January 22, 2012 Yes, it amazes me too on what cars can go for on Barret Jackson. One car that I always wanted is a 1965 Chevelle Malibu Z-16 and a stock (restored) one went for $140,000 the other day. Many years ago I could have bought one for $800. RandyA If only you would have known. Could have bought a fw of them back in the day and brought them out now and :cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLeftArm Posted January 22, 2012 Share #8 Posted January 22, 2012 As an old car guy, I hafta say it... I really think Barret-Jackson has ruined the old car game. It is now a rich guy's world. The only way a regular joe can afford to have a cool old car is to inherit it or build it up from total junk. Another thing is, now every desert rat who has a collection of yard ornaments now believes they are worth a fortune. That may be in some cases, but not all. Sometimes junk is junk. Sorry for the rant, but I been wrenching on rust buckets all my life, and I love it. Sad to see rich guys monopolizing something I hold so dear. Bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted January 22, 2012 Share #9 Posted January 22, 2012 The GullWing was a distinctive automobile but you can have a NEW model for around $200,000 so I guess vanity makes a 2 million dollar purchase the envy of the rich kids community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 22, 2012 Share #10 Posted January 22, 2012 I thought that 57 Caddy with the matching trailer was really cool. Went for 95000 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted January 22, 2012 Share #11 Posted January 22, 2012 I went there two years ago and spent a day as a spectator. It was amazing. We went on Tuesday and there were actually some affordable vehicles. Of course the economy was in the tank at that time. I remember a '64 Chevy short bed custom cab 1/2 ton sold for somewhere in the $13,000 range. To restore it to the quality it was, even if you did everything yourself would cost a lot more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uturn Posted January 22, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 22, 2012 Heck all I want is parts for the Puick and Honda we drive and since the infamous " Cash for Clunkers " program, parts availability is becoming not existent. Since I'm asking, anybody got a driver side manual window regulator for a 1991 Honda Civic 5 door Wagon. MIKE aka Uturn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted January 22, 2012 Share #13 Posted January 22, 2012 If I had that kind of money I would go to other auctions. The cars are every bit as good but the prices are lower. I also don't like the fees charged at Jackson on both the buyer and the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted January 22, 2012 Share #14 Posted January 22, 2012 B-J are pikers. You want to see real money spent on 4 wheel iron, you need to go here: http://acdfestival.org/festival/?page_id=209 They have cars that START at 7 figures. They also have cars that real people can buy. Just not the Auburns, Cords, or Duesenbergs. However, I have found my remote navigating to the B-J auction over the last couple of days. Some really beautiful cars. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy Posted January 22, 2012 Share #15 Posted January 22, 2012 For those in Kissimmee, FL. area next week starting tuesday there is Mecum Actions muscle cars show, same as barrett jackson. 2000 cars i've heard, I went last year what a show, you won't see every car in one day, theres alot of walking but if you're into cars this is way to see alot at one time. Just a little ways from mickey world, drop family off there and spend your day dreaming about which one you'd like. www.mecum.com for info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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