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Jan 21, 2006 | 09:36 PM

hotroddually

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i was once again channel surfing on the t.v. today,and i came apon the speed channel live coverage of the BARRETT JACKSON auction at Scottsdale, Arizona.everytime i see this on t.v. i get hypnotized by it.i just can't stop myself from watching it! now my wife is also getting interested!? its like,we want to change the channel to something else... but we CANT. i really cant imagine being that rich,the prices those vehicles get sold for! it really shows you what classic vehicles are valued at in the market place.2million dollars for a 1970 hemi cuda convertible.4.2million for a 1950 g.m. valueliner bus .Sammy Hagar's shelby,1/2 million.1970 ls6 chevelle ss convertible,475 thousand-billy

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Jan 21, 2006 | 09:57 PM

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It's a pretty addictive show for sure.
The prices that some of the cars are going for is amazing!
The more I see of that show the more I think I should buy the 69 Mustang that I've been looking at and restore it.

Jan 21, 2006 | 11:38 PM

BrianA

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Did you see $1.15 million for the Chevelle !?!?

I can't imagine having that much money.

Jan 21, 2006 | 11:44 PM

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How about 4 million for that GM bus thingy???

I mean if it were a Ford bus........

Trevor

Jan 21, 2006 | 11:50 PM

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I used to watch them when I had the speed channel. I liked looking at the cars and how the owner went to such detail to restore them.

The only drawback is when you go try and buy a car like that to restore and the owner thinks he has gold when in fact it is only worth a grand.

Jan 21, 2006 | 11:52 PM

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It is a classic case of more dollars than brains. It seems they have a lot a trailer queens there. It is great fun to watch.

Jan 22, 2006 | 01:56 AM

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check out the BJ thread in the auto foruum

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Jan 22, 2006 | 09:16 AM

jimbeamalki

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The thing that impresses me is that we're always talking about losing all of our industries, and that we're going to end up as a nation of hamburger flippers. Well, think about how much money is being generated here. All the parts suppliers, etc., plus how much income is created for the Scottsdale area in the way of renting hotel rooms, selling food, etc. Practically all of this is done in the USA, by the people of the USA, for the people of the USA. Can't outsource this kind of stuff folks. Shows what a resiliant economy we have--I love it.

Jan 22, 2006 | 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jake00

check out the BJ thread in the auto forum

Uhhhh...what did you say?

Jan 22, 2006 | 01:37 PM

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You have mixed emotions watching the show. When a vehicle with either a unique history, or thousand of hours and untold dollars spent in restoring it to perfection, and it results in the prices these vehicles bring - and you end up with a trailer queen or a permanently moored garage anchor, what have car lovers gained?

Jan 22, 2006 | 01:44 PM

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True that Mundt! I would drive my 64 fairlane 500 4 dr every day if the old 260 wasn't so tired! I think that there are only a few cars that should "sit" everything else should be driven......

Jan 22, 2006 | 02:09 PM

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I think that there are only a few cars that should "sit" everything else should be driven......

Some of the truly unique vehicles deserve a museum in order to preserve them for the rest of us.

But its hard to root for the ones that only the fatcats will have access to.

Jan 22, 2006 | 03:20 PM

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What makes me mad about Barret Jackson is I grew up in that era. I had A 69 Chevelle SS. Brother owned a Hemi Cuda. If we only knew we could retire wealthy.