Barrett Jackson Auctions on Velocity?

[SeaDooSam]

Anyone else watching them? Some really nice cars going across the block.

 

[BWR1953]

We've been watching. So far we like the little yellow American Bantam pickup truck best of all.

 

[bajaunderground]

off and on...to me the prices seem cheap on some of the 50's-60's restored cars? Like, could you even restore some for the price they're going for?

 

[SeaDooSam]

off and on...to me the prices seem cheap on some of the 50's-60's restored cars? Like, could you even restore some for the price they're going for?

Yeah I agree. You definitely couldn't restore those cars for he prices hey are selling for. It takes such a long time it must be expensive.

 

[GA_Boater]

I don't have Velocity, I watch the live stream on B-J's website. https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Live/Streaming/Video

Right now they are doing signs and the like. Cars are just starting.

 

[WIMUSKY]

I used to be a diehard Barrett fan. The last time I watched it, it seemed to have turned into more of a circus. Less about the cars more about listening to the bidding and just the overall craziness. Then I found MECUM Auctions. They talk about the cars in depth and the bidding isn't the forefront of the show....... Also, during the 1st day of the auction there are a lot of cars for the average Joe. Lots of sub $20ks that look darn nice. Even sub $10Ks.... So I haven't watched Barrett in a few years.

As a whole, you're usually better off buying one completely restored than building one. Unless you have the talent to do a lot of work yourself. A lot of guys have way more into their cars than they could get out of them. The problem with auctions, especially Barrett, people think, "I saw a '70 Chevelle go across the block and sold for $80K. I have a '70 Chevelle so it must be worth $80K too". People are trying to get crazy prices for their cars.

I'm guessing they're at Scottsdale?

 

[GA_Boater]

I prefer Mecum, as well. Richard Rawlings is never at a Mecum auction. :doh:

 

[WIMUSKY]

I'm sure MECUM is beneath Richard......

 

[GA_Boater]

Mecum probably wouldn't give RR a microphone.

 

[GA_Boater]

B-J is also live on Discovery today from 3-8PM Eastern.

 

[BWR1953]

off and on...to me the prices seem cheap on some of the 50's-60's restored cars? Like, could you even restore some for the price they're going for?

Yeah I agree. You definitely couldn't restore those cars for he prices hey are selling for. It takes such a long time it must be expensive.

Yeah, the only faster way to lose money is by restoring an old boat!! ound::lol: :facepalm: :heh:

 

[robert graham]

Yep, I love Mecum and Barrett-Jackson but makes me sick to think of all the cars I've owned and now they're worth lots of $$$$.....I bought a brand new 1962 Austin Healey 3000 with 3 SU carbs for $3100, drove it a couple of years and sold it for $1800.....should have kept than one for sure, but who'd ever think the values would increase so much???

 

[GA_Boater]

Yep, I love Mecum and Barrett-Jackson but makes me sick to think of all the cars I've owned and now they're worth lots of $$$$.....I bought a brand new 1962 Austin Healey 3000 with 3 SU carbs for $3100, drove it a couple of years and sold it for $1800.....should have kept than one for sure, but who'd ever think the values would increase so much???

Don't get me started about the cars of my younger days. I become ill. :blue:

 

[WIMUSKY]

'72 LeMans in near mint condition, sold for $1500

 

[bajaunderground]

'72 LeMans in near mint condition, sold for $1500

I had a 72' LeMans I sold for scrap...after buying 15" Trans Am Rally Wheels and having the bucket seats from the same '73 Trans Am recovered in installed...