Barrett-Jackson Car Auction

[billybarue]

Originally Posted by jcruse64

I watch this on occasion, and think "what recession????" I realize many/most of these cars are very rare, but it seems like the auction goes on non-stop. A LOT of money being spent there .

+2! there is a whole lot of cabbage being spent on cars, when we are at very high unemployment rates. Kind of scratch my head. I don't follow prices closely, but my general feeling is prices are up.

Very eye-opening to see the commissions Barrett Jackson is getting.

As far as missed opportunities, I am sure everybody has one or two at least. I wish I still had my Buick 225 (deuce n' a quarter) from high school, or my Dad's '72 Eldorado, and I let a good buddy of mine dump his 64 GTO convertible shortly after college.

Of note I thought there were a couple late 60's/early 70's getting attention I haven't seen before - specifically the Buick Grand Sport.

After seeing the commission prices, I can see why Barrett Jackson has stayed in business. Clearly they are doing OK, but I really do like the charity auctions. The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 went for $450,000!!! Everything over the sticker price went to Children's diabetes charity I believe - great thing. I liked the look of the 302, but the guts are amzing. Looks like Ford is concentrating on performance to counter the good looks of the new camaros and challengers - IMO.