Russo Steele auction closed due to weather......

[chr2002ca]

A video report from early this morning:

http://www.azfamily.com/weather/Tent...-82320467.html

Actual video of one of the tents collapsing:

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...ents-collapse/

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

A video report from early this morning:

http://www.azfamily.com/weather/Tent...-82320467.html

Actual video of one of the tents collapsing:

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...ents-collapse/

That sucks so bad.. so who's insurance pays? RS's or the car's owner?

what a mess...

[buickfunnycar.com]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

what a mess...

X2...Oh man.

[James OLC]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

That sucks so bad.. so who's insurance pays? RS's or the car's owner?

what a mess...

...and would this be considered an act of God? That would be devastating.

I don't wish that kind of misfortune on anyone, hope it all works out.

[WILWAXU]

Damn.. that nearly brings a tear to my eye.

Hopefully not too many are damage badly.

[rwhite692]

Interview w/Drew Alcazar of Russo & Steele here:


http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010...NEWS/100129972

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by rwhite692

Interview w/Drew Alcazar of Russo & Steele here:


http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010...NEWS/100129972

"Safety is our main concern here...." "Let me reiterate that safety is our main concern"

Didn't seem like too much of a concern when extremely severe weather was headed your way and you continued to run the auction anyway. That weather was predicted, it was not a sudden surprise. I think the main concern is the other point he mentioned several times, "We just want to get things back online and get the auction back up and running." "And I'd also like to let everyone know that on Sunday we're having our first annual Scratch and Dent sale".

Seems like the police are not going to let owners back to their cars until tomorrow morning, so another night of exposure to weather(those poor convertibles and spyders). It's just really sad to think about what has happened over there, but at the same time, true perspective can be gained by taking a look at Haiti right now. I just hope everything gets worked out okay and nobody gets screwed on insurance.

[Garage Dog 65]

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

"Safety is our main concern here...." "Let me reiterate that safety is our main concern"

Didn't seem like too much of a concern when extremely severe weather was headed your way and you continued to run the auction anyway. That weather was predicted, it was not a sudden surprise.

I AGREE - this has happened before at other shows and everyone is in the 'The Show Must Go On' mode. If I were an insurance company - I'd have a hard time paying the tab for this. (ps, we have a car there - maroon 63 split window/LS2/TKO - still waiting to see if it's trashed)

http://www.russoandsteele.com/collec..._/42-6574.html

Jim