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MarkM66 · #61 12-13-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by streetfytr68

There are MANY prime slots beyond just Saturday between 6 and 8. Empirically, there are HUNDREDS of prime slots across multiple days -- not five slots or twenty. Do the math.

As for the Mule, go to Scottsdale and watch how hard Lillard works to educate each and every potential bidder on its features and provenance. He does that for each car he brings. I've never seen anything like it. ..and always with a smile. It's work.

Definitely. In my case, I would of took a few different times. But they only offered me late spots surrounded by driver quality type cars IMO. And I wouldn't want bidders wondering why BJ didn't give the car a good spot. If I would of consigned it earlier, I'm sure I would of had a much better chance at getting a good spot. Gary Bennett told me it's basically first come first serve, but I'm sure they make exceptions to that.

They gave me a great spot at Vegas a few years back, but that's Vegas.

hifi875 · #62 12-13-2013, 07:46 AM

Friday afternoon and evening slots do really well, atleast they have the past 2 years when ive been there. And Tv don't show 1/10th of whats going on. Its a lot different in person than on tv. its nonstop from opening till closing.

SSLance · #63 12-13-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by clill

Lance. What ZL1 were you selling ?

It's not my car, it belongs to my business partner...but I have been involved with the car every step of the way for the past 15 years or so.

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=43943

It'll be Lot 1083 at Barrett Jackson, Friday mid day to evening I believe.

**Steve Chryssos** · #64 12-13-2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkM66

Definitely. In my case, I would of took a few different times. But they only offered me late spots surrounded by driver quality type cars IMO. And I wouldn't want bidders wondering why BJ didn't give the car a good spot. If I would of consigned it earlier, I'm sure I would of had a much better chance at getting a good spot. Gary Bennett told me it's basically first come first serve, but I'm sure they make exceptions to that.

They gave me a great spot at Vegas a few years back, but that's Vegas.

It's a gorgeous car. The interior's amazing. I missed the whole build. Do you still have it?

**Steve Chryssos** · #65 12-13-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by clill

Actually Steve I'm not sure how much time I will be spending with the Mule. Alot of auctions to check out that week.

You can borrow my cloning machine. Though it doesn't work quite right. Good luck with the auction and see you there.

MarkM66 · #66 12-13-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by streetfytr68

It's a gorgeous car. The interior's amazing. I missed the whole build. Do you still have it?

Thanks Steve, the '67 Camaro? Yeah, I still have it, just finished it.

**Wissing72** · #67 12-13-2013, 10:14 PM

Just my .02 I agree with most of what is being said here. It sounds like the car has a good spot. I am taking my El Camino to Barrett-Jackson as well, I know what I have into the car and I know what they sell for on the "street". I am prepared for what it gets, hi or low. I made the decision to do it because once the papers and car are there it is "sold". I don't have tire kickers giving me the noise about "let me think it over", or "I saw one just like it for half the price", etc.
I am selling it because I am ready to move on. The Chevelle is close to done and I have other projects I want to do as well. These cars are only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. We have all seen the HUGE numbers on t.v. and we all hope that we can get it as well. Its like gambling or the lotto, some are going to win and some are going to lose, but if your not prepared don't play.
On a side note, I hope to see and meet a couple of the members here.

MarkM66 · #68 12-14-2013, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gmtech921

Just my .02 I agree with most of what is being said here. It sounds like the car has a good spot. I am taking my El Camino to Barrett-Jackson as well, I know what I have into the car and I know what they sell for on the "street". I am prepared for what it gets, hi or low. I made the decision to do it because once the papers and car are there it is "sold". I don't have tire kickers giving me the noise about "let me think it over", or "I saw one just like it for half the price", etc.
I am selling it because I am ready to move on. The Chevelle is close to done and I have other projects I want to do as well. These cars are only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. We have all seen the HUGE numbers on t.v. and we all hope that we can get it as well. Its like gambling or the lotto, some are going to win and some are going to lose, but if your not prepared don't play.
On a side note, I hope to see and meet a couple of the members here.

I agree with that, like rolling the dice.

I think you have a good spot, good luck.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appli...ln=499&aid=525

**GregWeld** · #69 12-14-2013, 06:24 AM

I sold my Nomad to a buddy that is in the business… and he's taking it to BJ -- along with probably 25+ other cars. This is A LOT OLDER restoration -- but I put good parts on it and had a lot of fun with it over the 14 years I had it. I think I put 5 motors in = 3+ transmissions - couple different brake systems - tubular A arms etc - which then made me realize how nice they "can" drive --- so stuck a Jim Meyer chassis under it (Art wasn't making them at the time!). Art M was bending the rails for chassis for Jim… and he was the one that actually sent me to Jim Meyer. It was Jim Meyer or the stock/corvette conversion from Paul Newman..

My choice was to completely re-do the car - top to bottom - or move on to something different. I think in your mind once you're done - you're done. I loaned the car to my brother in law and he drove it the last couple of years… so that kind of tells ya where I was at on it.

It has - by far - the best motor I've ever owned. It's the perfect street beast… big torque in the bottom right off idle -- but is a window rattler and set off alarms in parking lots. I love that!

I figure the car will sell for about a 1/3rd what I put into it over the years. LOL

And NO! Those are not my wheels and tires...

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appli...n=1363&aid=525

James OLC · #70 12-14-2013, 07:45 AM

I think that one of the keys to going to Barrett (or any other auction) is to be honest with yourself about your expectations and not to get to caught up in the games that some folks play there. Before you even make the decision to head to BJ you have to accept that the car is going to sell. The notion that you can always eat the fees and buy it yourself if you don't make the number is great but if you really think that is your backup plan then you're not being realistic with your expectations - the math doesn't work. It's up to you to do your best and you're off to a great start with a good spot and a great car. Bret V, for example! did a lot of marketing before and at the show with the RideTech Camaro and it paid dividends. Make an effort, maximize your exposure and move on to the next car.

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My choice was to completely re-do the car - top to bottom - or move on to something different. I think in your mind once you're done - you're done.

Truer words have rarely been spoken Mr. Weld. Love the nomad - very cool car - but it kind of pales in comparison to what came after - you have to love progress!