Barret Jackson "American Heros" 69 Camaro
 

Was anyone watching Barret Jackson last night? I try not too since it seems so unreal anymore--but then I can't help myself.

The project "American Heros" Camaro sold---for $500,000.

It was for a great cause and it was neat to see that those bidding understood this and took it that high. Was hard to believe what I was seeing. Hats off to Super Chevy (I believe) that got this done for the men and women who serve on the front lines.

On a side note, it cetainly makes Jeff Hansons car (at $135k) the bargain of the year :lol:

Doug

I was at the auction yesterday and saw the car in the inspection area before it went up. Very nice car

Saw it in person today. I was disappointed in general fit though. Don't look at things like the hood (or doors or windows, or....). Maybe I don't know the whole story.

Still a great looking car and a great cause and I think much of my nitpicking could be easily fixed. I thought the subtle flag was awesome though.

Funny, I was thinking the same thing...:_paranoid :lol:

That was awesome how the Camaro brought $500,000. I saw it out at Scottsdale in January on display, very sweet ride.

Charity is a whole new ball game boys. What do you think Jeff? :D

Must be a good "write off" or something the rich folks need.

Just give me the first $135K and give the $365K to charity....sounds good to me!:lol:

I have been told by several panel fitment on that car is not good, and the hood is so bad you can tell in the magazine shoot photos. Donations are the game when you can buy a car and write it off as a donation for what ever dollar figure your tax accountant says it needs to be. All things aside, a good cause.

It's nice to see that whether people believe in the war or not, our troops are being supported. I remember learning in school how Vietnam vets were treated when they returned......sickening to say the least. Hopefully karma has or will deal with those idiots. I'm glad that to the best of my knowledge our troops returning from Iraq/Afghanistan are not being subjected to that kind of behavior.

Many cars that you see with glass hood have the same problem. You have to remember the time frame in which the car was built. Approx. 3 months.

This is very true!

That’s what the project was all about The Troops. Kudos to the guy who bought it your money went to a great cause.

I was watching it on TV. Totally awesome those 2 guys bid the thing up and eventually gave $500K for it. When you see the young man with the two artificial legs out there(lost his legs in battle), giving a short speech about how you might see him running around dancing after a few drinks, and how he is still on active duty, you just gotta love that. It puts things in true perspective, and certainly humbled the sh_t out of me. That young man is my hero, and I stood up and applauded the old guy who gave $500K to help out young warriors like that.

Congrats to Bill Jelinek and the Route 66 Motorsports crew out of New Lenox, IL, who built the car. These guys put a lot of blood and sweat, not to mention hours into this build.

It is indeed a great cause and my hat is off to the new owner.
:cheers:

Bashton