Toby, interesting topic, since I am an Auctioneer.
You are right about one thing, the Barrett-Jackson
syndrome has changed the perception of Auto Auctions,
and apparently for millions of people, myself
included, it is fun to watch. The fact that it is
ridiculous for real world car guys, makes it no less
entertaining, and face it, those auctions have some
unbelievably stunning cars! But like you, I yearn for
reality, reality.
I am planning a series of "real world" Classic Car
Auctions, probably starting in Charleston SC this
fall, and some great plans for next spring also, where
real car guys can buy "real" classics that can, and
should be driven off the floor, and enjoyed. No
Champagne and Caviar $100 entry fee, just a good
honest auction of cars valued between $5,000-$50,000.
An auction is just that, willing buyer, willing
seller, sells today at whatever it is worth. Buyers
go to auctions looking for a bargain. Sellers want
top dollar. The $97K TR-4 obviously fit the
definition for both parties, or there would not have
been a sale. For you that means, but as cheaply as
you can, (and there will always be bargains out there)
then consign it to www.harperauctionandrealty.com or
Barrett-Jackson, or whoever, to sell at their next
auction.
BTW, I hope the guy with the cheezy mustache shows up
at mine! ;>)
Mike Harper
'66 1600
'68 2000
Mt Pleasant SC
harperauctionandrealty.com
--- RacerY@comcast.net wrote:
> (roadster content- has one ever gone through BJ? I
> can't stand watching it)
>
> okay,
>
> I need to vent. If you like watching those
> auctions, delete this now.
> It's just a rant.
>
> I like cars. I could care LESS about somebody with
> a cheezy mustache
> who's willing to pay 3 times what a car is worth in
> the real world. It has
> very little to do with the cars, and everything to
> do with the 'reality TV'
> mindset.
>
> So there's some bozon out there willing to pay 50
> times what a car cost new.
> And it's a production car. one of 87,000 that the
> Brits cranked out over 5 years. (or whatever the
> numbers are for the TR4a)
>
> So WHAT? As PT said, there's one born every minute.
> Since when did that become entertaining?
>
> Bah.
>
> Personally, I get a bit of a thrill out of paying as
> LITTLE as possible for the best
> car I can find. And yes, I have a lot of JUNK!
>
> But that's me.
> Toby.
> Still plays with cars.
> '68 1600
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