My .02 on Barrett-Jackson

[njsteve]

Did anybody count how many 55-57 T-birds were featured on the coverage? It was just ridiculous. They would cut away from much more interesting cars just to arrange their TV coverage around those old Ford 2-doors. So what if it was the only 57 T-bird made in Metallic Fleshtone with matching virulent, pus-colored interior. They are boring, old cars.

I never saw what the green 70 Hemi Charger went for. And what was up with the tan 70 Hemicuda going for $140K. There's gotta be a story behind that sale!

[Mr. Chevy]

I basically think the whole thing is a musclecar/old & new car circus, "dog & pony show"!! It is entertaining to watch and thats about it!! Most of it is

You would have to be a real idiot to pay those prices for some of that stuff!!

Rich

[62BT409]

Along with the prices this year are down 20% -33%. But it always seems BJ sets the pricing standard.....which IMO should not be that way. The people should set the pricing standard

[Chateau Slate 66]

I thought that Spanky has lost his touch a bit. Many times he had to stop and find his bidder. He even had to back up several thousand dollars and start over a few times. The other auctioneers didn't seem to have that problem.

I also think the lawsuit at least influenced things. The hammer was held for a long time and many times the auctioneers looked around and said "we don't want any mistakes!"

[62BT409]

[ QUOTE ]
I thought that Spanky has lost his touch a bit. Many times he had to stop and find his bidder. He even had to back up several thousand dollars and start over a few times. The other auctioneers didn't seem to have that problem.

I also think the lawsuit at least influenced things. The hammer was held for a long time and many times the auctioneers looked around and said "we don't want any mistakes!"

[/ QUOTE ]

I felt at a few times they (Spanky) was influenced by the bidder's assistant to drop the hammer too soon....just a few times

[jds353]

for one old timer. it sure left a bad taste to watch. a lot of screwups and bad timing. some of the early cars loooked like they where ran a cross the block.

[chevelleheart]

Actually , another car I'd be interested in your thoughts on the White L78 Chevelle Convertible that sold. It too wasn't good enough to get on TV,( I was dying to see it)Any of you guys who were there, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the car. Real Deal ? good car ??? Thx Bob

[ss427copo]

Well, given the fact that ALL the personel with B-J are CAR SALEMEN, (no disrespect to the lady) that kinda says it all; and in the final analysis, that is the bottom line. "Mr. Hollywood", who never took his sunglesses off the entire week made plenty of sales pitches and whenever Craig Jackson said "this is WAAAYYY under the market", all I said was B.S.!

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
Did anybody count how many 55-57 T-birds were featured on the coverage? It was just ridiculous. They would cut away from much more interesting cars just to arrange their TV coverage around those old Ford 2-doors. So what if it was the only 57 T-bird made in Metallic Fleshtone with matching virulent, pus-colored interior . They are boring, old cars....



[/ QUOTE ]

virulent;

Main Entry: vir·u·lent
Pronunciation: \ˈvir-ə-lənt, ˈvir-yə-\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison
Date: 14th century
1 a: marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course <a virulent infection> b: able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms : markedly pathogenic <virulent bacteria>
2: extremely poisonous or venomous
3: full of malice : malignant <virulent racists>
4: objectionably harsh or strong <virulent criticism>
— vir·u·lent·ly adverb

Am I the only one that will admit to looking this up?

thanks Steve! another valuable sYc lesson.

[njsteve]

Just doing my part to raise the collective IQ of our members.

Of course, I had to check with my 12 year old on how to spell "IQ"