Barrett Jackson 2023 - Thoughts/Opinions?

Luvchevs · #1 01-30-2023, 10:06 PM

I watched the auction on TV and here are my observations, just wondering how they compare to others:

- BJ seems to be losing some of its Sizzle?
- Charity cars didn't bring as big $
- don't seem to have the crazy back and forth bidding battles of the past
- No sign of high rollers Rick Hendrick or John Staluppi
- the top car of the auction was less than the top car at Mecum Kissimmee
- trucks/SUV's bringing absolute stupid $
- Late 70's Trans Ams selling for insane $
- lost commentator Chris Jacobs to Mecum
- NO SIGN OF CHARLIE LILLARD EITHER?

I went to BJ Scottsdale about 10 years ago and want to go back but not sure it still has the same energy?

Look forward to the opinions of others.

**napa68** · #2 01-30-2023, 10:15 PM

Losing Chris Jacbos is a win for BJ, and a liability for Mecum IMHO. Seems to spout nothing but white noise. There again, I can't much stand April Rose either......

Luvchevs · #3 01-30-2023, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by napa68

Losing Chris Jacbos is a win for BJ, and a liability for Mecum IMHO. Seems to spout nothing but white noise. There again, I can't much stand April Rose either......

I actually find April Rose to do a good job of rhyming off car specs. Christy Lee was good as well. They brought in a couple other women that really seemed out of their element trying to talk cars.

**CC Rider** · #4 01-30-2023, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvchevs

I actually find April Rose to do a good job of rhyming off car specs. Christy Lee was good as well. They brought in a couple other women that really seemed out of their element trying to talk cars.

April reads off of a cue card.

Luvchevs · #5 01-31-2023, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Rider

April reads off of a cue card.

I figured she must, but I have never caught any sign of it when watching on television.

**BJCHEV396** · #6 01-31-2023, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by napa68

Losing Chris Jacbos is a win for BJ, and a liability for Mecum IMHO. Seems to spout nothing but white noise. There again, I can't much stand April Rose either......

X2!! Stevie Mags is the knowledge and info guy.

**McCune** · #7 01-31-2023, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BJCHEV396

X2!! Stevie Mags is the knowledge and info guy.

I thought Steve knew his stuff, until I see this glorious blunder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHiQtGzcA5g&t=2s

Luvchevs · #8 01-31-2023, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by McCune

I thought Steve knew his stuff, until I see this glorious blunder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHiQtGzcA5g&t=2s

Special 1973 RS Camaro, OMG!!!
Who sold him that line of BS?

**scuncio** · #9 01-31-2023, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvchevs

Special 1973 RS Camaro, OMG!!!
Who sold him that line of BS?

Would have made a perfect April Fool's video. I couldn't believe it either.

**67ssmn** · #10 01-30-2023, 10:51 PM

look for any junker chev pickups from 1967-1987 to be worth a fortune now, absolutely crazy $$$ for pickups, blazers and bronco's, what would you rather have, a yenko nova, camaro, chevelle or a bronco or blazer with 22" rims?

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