My .02 on Barrett-Jackson

[black69]

My wife watched some of this with me on the speed channel, and she reminded me over and over again how stupid stupid stupid I would have been if I sold my solid axle vettes and my big block vette to go down the tunnel vision mopar path I was on 2 yrs ago. My 2 71 cudas are in the crapper as far a value drop (cool colors and all), the 69 camaro is fine, the vettes are still fine, and thank god the one hemi I got is luckily NOT an eBody. If anything, I learned you never know what is hot from year to year, its always a guess. If you have to have more than one car, make sure you are diversified (like stocks) and you really like what you got (because tomorrow it could fall like a rock). Thats what I get out of the tv circus (razzing from my wife telling me she was right).

I have gotten approval to get a big block nova (69) as long as I sell something 'mopar', while watching this with her. So......hum....

[mockingbird812]

Most things in life are cyclic. Muscle cars (corvettes too) are no exception. The MoPars will come back in time. But if you are in a hurry, this is little consolation.

[427king]

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Most things in life are cyclic.

[/ QUOTE ] Belairs height[or lack thereof] is constant however. He will always be short.Anyone seen or heard from the little bugger lately????

[x Baldwin Motion]

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Most things in life are cyclic.

[/ QUOTE ] Belairs height[or lack thereof] is constant however. He will always be short.Anyone seen or heard from the little bugger lately????

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he was last seen herejust a few days ago.

[Johnny Horsepower]

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My wife watched some of this with me on the speed channel, and she reminded me over and over again how stupid stupid stupid I would have been if I sold my solid axle vettes and my big block vette to go down the tunnel vision mopar path I was on 2 yrs ago. My 2 71 cudas are in the crapper as far a value drop (cool colors and all), the 69 camaro is fine, the vettes are still fine, and thank god the one hemi I got is luckily NOT an eBody. If anything, I learned you never know what is hot from year to year, its always a guess. If you have to have more than one car, make sure you are diversified (like stocks) and you really like what you got (because tomorrow it could fall like a rock). Thats what I get out of the tv circus (razzing from my wife telling me she was right).

I have gotten approval to get a big block nova (69) as long as I sell something 'mopar', while watching this with her. So......hum....

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What a thread. Couple of "opinions" .........
1.As Charlie said, I thought robosaurus was such a stupid idea. I was wrong. It was 1 of over 1200 lots and it was really cool. My son has not taken his robosaurus shirt off since I returned. (he watched it all weekend with my wife)
I'll say it again it was 1 lot and a tremendous attraction that everyone who saw it in person was amazed.
2. I have attended BJ etc. for 7 consecutive years. It is an experience which centers around an auction. I don't like it as much as I used to and would like to see the reserve return and with it the return of real cars. But it is an enjoyable time for a car guy and a chance to be with like minded friends (and maybe have a libation). I have to watch tivo to see the cars because you are so busy with everything else, other auctions included, that I see maybe %10 of the cars and I was only at R&S, which I have always enjoyed, for a few hours.
3. As far as the above quote; personally, I buy what I like and drive them. Yes they have to be original motored correct cars but I still own what I like. I like Fords, but not enough to give up space for one. If I was buying like a stock, I would have gotten long Shelby's years ago. So I have ridden my Hemicuda up and back down as far as value goes, but nothing replaces the s**t eating grin on my face everytime I nail it and feel the second 4 barrel open up.

Do I follow the market? Yea you have to. But I really follow my heart and it liked GTOs, camaros and cudas etc 20 years ago and it still does now. Just now you have to be more carefull.

$.02
JOHN

[Les Quam]

"BJ an experience that centers around an auction." Well said Johnny HP.

[Johnny Horsepower]

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"BJ an experience that centers around an auction." Well said Johnny HP.

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We have more in common than you think Les, I forgot to mention that I am a huge fan of Mecum and have attended thier auctions without fail for close to a decade. First one I went to (the old Alrington) was my third date with my wife

[Charley Lillard]

That's when she should have dumped you.

[Xplantdad]

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That's when she should have dumped you.

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That Lillard guy has a way with words...doesn't he?

[rich p]

Its a RollerCoaster ride !! Thrills & Frills

A wave that some cars can get caught into and ride the High Price wave and then the wave dies(Monster Garage etc)and people walked away. If your lucky to get in the momentum when cars are selling, they walked away happy. Cars that followed usually took a hit.
I think they really worked the cars this year.

One of the Best car shows,auctions in the world,great entertainment with CARS,BABES,and BOOZE.

There is an A*S for every seat and if you dont do your home work, so be it..

I call it The Good,Bad and the Ugly !! If you know this you will have a a great time with over 2,000+ cars ALL over AZ in that one week. Got to love it !!

Just my 5cents !!

Its still better then sitting in some parking lot bored in an hour.

Hey its even OK to pick on cars while you are there