Barrett Jackson

[KenMaisano]

I was there this weekend. things were very positive. Good cars went for strong money and there were plenty of good deals on fun drivers that you could be proud of . I the $40 to $60 range.

[mr 707]

sounds like a very strong market

[SeattleCarGuy]

I don't look to B-J as the barometer of the market at all. Maybe when things peaked in 2006-2007, you could say it was representative, but probably not anymore.

In general, its just great entertainment being down there. We hit most of the auctions, B-J, Russo, RM, Silver. Biggest surprise was Russo-Steele. Seemed like they had maybe 60% of the cars they had last year and maybe half a dozen nice correct musclecars. Lots of junk, in my opinion.

Barrett Jackson never disappoints in being great entertainment, seeing some beautiful cars, some great deals (what's with all those 1957 Chev 150 sedans going for around $50k, even the fuelie's?), and just having fun talking to vendors, etc. Even George W. Bush showed up. That was a treat!

Super fun week, wouldn't miss it.

And for the record, I'm 47. Hope to be in the hobby and still buy quite a number of cars in the future. Not looking at the cars as an investment anymore, just a fun hobby. Stock market and real estate lately are much better.

[Xplantdad]

Originally Posted by SeattleCarGuy

I don't look to B-J as the barometer of the market at all. Maybe when things peaked in 2006-2007, you could say it was representative, but probably not anymore.

In general, its just great entertainment being down there. We hit most of the auctions, B-J, Russo, RM, Silver. Biggest surprise was Russo-Steele. Seemed like they had maybe 60% of the cars they had last year and maybe half a dozen nice correct musclecars. Lots of junk, in my opinion.

Barrett Jackson never disappoints in being great entertainment, seeing some beautiful cars, some great deals (what's with all those 1957 Chev 150 sedans going for around $50k, even the fuelie's?), and just having fun talking to vendors, etc. Even George W. Bush showed up. That was a treat!

Super fun week, wouldn't miss it.

And for the record, I'm 47. Hope to be in the hobby and still buy quite a number of cars in the future. Not looking at the cars as an investment anymore, just a fun hobby. Stock market and real estate lately are much better.

Exactly....

[MosportGreen66]

Originally Posted by SeattleCarGuy

I don't look to B-J as the barometer of the market at all. Maybe when things peaked in 2006-2007, you could say it was representative, but probably not anymore.

In general, its just great entertainment being down there. We hit most of the auctions, B-J, Russo, RM, Silver. Biggest surprise was Russo-Steele. Seemed like they had maybe 60% of the cars they had last year and maybe half a dozen nice correct musclecars. Lots of junk, in my opinion.

Barrett Jackson never disappoints in being great entertainment, seeing some beautiful cars, some great deals (what's with all those 1957 Chev 150 sedans going for around $50k, even the fuelie's?), and just having fun talking to vendors, etc. Even George W. Bush showed up. That was a treat!

Super fun week, wouldn't miss it.

And for the record, I'm 47. Hope to be in the hobby and still buy quite a number of cars in the future. Not looking at the cars as an investment anymore, just a fun hobby. Stock market and real estate lately are much better.

Precisely. I'm only 31 and my intent is to enjoy BJ for as long as it lasts. Jackson throws one hell of a car party. In the last nine years I've been to Scottsdale BJ six times. It should be on every car guy's bucket list. I cannot see myself ever buying a car at BJ but I did sell one at BJ Scottsdale and plan to sell others too.

Dan

[427TJ]

The trick is to be rich enough not to care. If a 110K '69 Z is like 100 bucks out of pocket then I'd buy it and enjoy it.

[CamarosRus]

Italian Guy ref is probably JOHN STALUPPI.....self made Multi Millionaire
who owns HONDA and HYANDAI dealerships, etc etc

[JRSully]

I was in the local Chev dealer, early am, a few months back getting some service on the Tahoe. Who was sitting in the waiting area by himself? John Staluppi. He owns the place and just recently built it. Was gonna chat with him, but he checked the fit of the new front doors, then left in his car. Very straight up, self made guy

[SBR]

My take is that market is very strong for rare and desirable cars. I do think that resto mods are here to stay and believe that whatever creates more interest in the hobby is a good thing.

[Terry24]

Does it matter how much was gained as a profit for there to be capital gains tax?