Barrett Jackson
Junior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
$1.5 million? That's a start.
Just saw part of it tonight. I usually watch a bit during the week, but Saturday is the day when they bring out the show-stoppers and million dollar cars. I'll kind of get fixated on the '67 - 71 American musclecars. *drools all over self*
Just saw part of it tonight. I usually watch a bit during the week, but Saturday is the day when they bring out the show-stoppers and million dollar cars. I'll kind of get fixated on the '67 - 71 American musclecars. *drools all over self*
Junior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
I read an article about the future of car-collecting, saying that the people who invest in Picasso paintings and Stradivarius violins are now becoming more interested in cars. This is especially true of the American musclecar segment e.g. '67-71 supercars.
But these buyers have always been around, except until recently they've only been sticking wiith their vintage dusenbergs, gto ferraris, and gullwing mercedes, which is fine b/c I'll never have a million or so dollars to buy one of those.
Here's my rant:
But the thing that bugs me is that they're starting to buy up the cars that were originally geared towards the average joe - that's me. Some cars have already sold in excess of $1 million - and these buyers are just getting started. What a rip - I'll never be able to own a Yenko or Hemicuda.
But these buyers have always been around, except until recently they've only been sticking wiith their vintage dusenbergs, gto ferraris, and gullwing mercedes, which is fine b/c I'll never have a million or so dollars to buy one of those.
Here's my rant:
But the thing that bugs me is that they're starting to buy up the cars that were originally geared towards the average joe - that's me. Some cars have already sold in excess of $1 million - and these buyers are just getting started. What a rip - I'll never be able to own a Yenko or Hemicuda.
Junior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Zip
I know what you are saying. I remember when you could pick up an early mustang for about $5000.00. Not any more.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,918
Likes: 178
From: Princeton, BC
I remember seeing a magazine cover quite a few years back. It said that the early muscle cars were going to hit the 100k mark. If only a guy knew.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Junior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Yeah, Zip. And '60s Z/28s, COPOs, Hemi 426s are selling regularly at $100 - 150k and some are now over $200k. All factory cars (although COPOs are special order items) that anyone could have bought. Unbelievable.
And to think that during the '70s gas shortage, people were selling these for way less than they bought them for (literally couldn't give them away), and throughout the '80s into the '90s they were still inexpensive. I completely missed the boat! Kind of before my time so I never had the chance to own one, although I guess I would be kicking myself if I owned one and sold it. Now I want one, and they're way out of my league.
If you like American muscle, here's a site I recommend www.corvettes-musclecars.com. This is a private collection of about 50 cars out of Seattle, WA. Informative write-ups accompany most of the cars. However, definitely take a look at his '69 ZL1 Corvette and '69 ZL1 Camaro. You'll chunder all over yourself. A '69 ZL1 Camaro sold at Barrett-Jackson a few years ago for about $450k.
And to think that during the '70s gas shortage, people were selling these for way less than they bought them for (literally couldn't give them away), and throughout the '80s into the '90s they were still inexpensive. I completely missed the boat! Kind of before my time so I never had the chance to own one, although I guess I would be kicking myself if I owned one and sold it. Now I want one, and they're way out of my league.
If you like American muscle, here's a site I recommend www.corvettes-musclecars.com. This is a private collection of about 50 cars out of Seattle, WA. Informative write-ups accompany most of the cars. However, definitely take a look at his '69 ZL1 Corvette and '69 ZL1 Camaro. You'll chunder all over yourself. A '69 ZL1 Camaro sold at Barrett-Jackson a few years ago for about $450k.
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,324
Likes: 0
From: Revelstoke B.C.
I watch that show from time to time.The problem I have with it,is usually it's on at night then I can't sleep 'cause ,I can't stop thinking about those car's!However,I am currently in the process of purchasing the closest to a muscle car than I ever will be.I thought about mentioning it earlier but wasn't sure if I should because it aint no FORD!I will give you a couple clues,built in'67,less than 4000 built for Canada (this one was built for Can.)Pontiac,with a 327.Any guesses.
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
Sounds like your getting a cool car sed.
66 I hear you about these guys buying up the average joe cars. It does suck cause i would love to own one, and I garuantee you I would definatly appreciate the car for what it is, not the value of it.
66 I hear you about these guys buying up the average joe cars. It does suck cause i would love to own one, and I garuantee you I would definatly appreciate the car for what it is, not the value of it.