Barrett Jackson - Opinions?

Luvchevs · #1 01-22-2017, 09:30 PM

Not sure if I've watched it too many times on TV but I found the auction this year to have lost some of its sizzle? Several of the high rollers were missing, Hendrick, Hendricks, Staluppi and Pratte to name a few. Not many 7 figure car changing hands and not many huge charity transactions. No new VIN number 1 cars going for crazy money either! I also found the whole Bieber Ferrari auction a joke! Luckily he can sing and dance a bit better than he can talk up his car!
Any other opinions?

**Mr. Chevy** · #2 01-22-2017, 09:59 PM

I noticed the same thing.. You have to admit it is very entertaining if nothing else.. Keeps me laughing at some of the stuff I see.. These commentators get on my nerves especially that Chris Jacobs & Steve Magnante..

I also like how EVERYTHING that Barrett Jackson is selling is the best of the best, one of one, low mileage, ALL original, original paint etc.... Geez how do they do it??

Rich [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

**Mr. Chevy** · #3 01-22-2017, 11:15 PM

My favorite was that hideous 69 Camaro Z28 clone red in color with the a$$ end jacked way up. The finishing touch was the Auto Zone white bar code sticker that was left on the alternator.. Car sold for $40 grand...

Like I said very entertaining!!

Rich

jims68nova · #4 01-22-2017, 11:22 PM

They announced about all of them as why they weren't there, Hendricks was being inducted to hall of fame,Staluppi had his birthday party at home and Ron Pratte got out of cars in 2015 when he sold off his whole collection. As for Bieber, yeah he's clueless haha.

**Charley Lillard** · #5 01-23-2017, 12:27 AM

Just got back and it was amazing as usual. Hendricks buyer was there. They announced this was the most cars they ever had there. I was on stage when Steven Tyler, Beiber and Dale Jr. came on stage. There was plenty of sizzle.

Postsedan · #6 01-23-2017, 12:35 AM

Great seeing you Charley......I knew you liked how I spotted you [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Dan

seventieshow · #7 01-23-2017, 12:44 AM

What he said. I was there all day Tuesday and back Friday night. Great as always.

**CC Rider** · #8 01-23-2017, 12:49 AM

I drove cars up on the block all week. Can't speak about the theatrics (actually saw none of it), but Hendricks was represented (good friend of mine) and, for the most part, the cars I drove were better than last year, with two exceptions. Quite a few exotics being offered. Still plenty of sizzle in my world.

Jerry M and Kevin M were very busy inspecting their various brands of vehicles. Busier than last year!

Some of the big collectors are finding other interests and selling off their cars.

Great seeing my yenko.net friends this week. Sorry I did not have lots of time to talk.

Luvchevs · #9 01-23-2017, 01:23 AM

Thanks for your feedback. It has been several years since I've actually attended the show, so maybe I need to go experience it in person again?
Don't get me wrong they obviously had lots of nice cars there it just didn't seem to have the same excitement on televison as I saw when the Futureliner, Shelby Dragon Snake, Batmobile or the prototype Oldsmobile had when they sold.
I did see you on television Charley. I thought I might see you bidding on the 70 Hemi Cuda convertible?

**427.060** · #10 01-23-2017, 02:17 AM

I thought it was funny how many cars were "bid" up then lowered. One in particular was the General Motors Intimidator Monte Carlo. It went up to $50K, down to around $30K, down to $20K, up to $30K and sold at $25K. When the high bidder bid $25K the bid then went to $30K. They kept trying to get the guy to bid more then $30K. When he wouldn't bid any more they dropped it back to $25K and sold it to him.
James