Anyone a Mecum or Barrett-Jackson fan?

[waterinthefuel]

I'm an airplane dude, but those cars are awesome. I love watching those shows. Some of those cars going for over 500g's is incredible, and to me, an equally beautiful one with a few minor flaws goes for 20g's! Wow!

If I'm going to spend money on an old car, I want to be able to drive it! Those things were made to drive! Just like old planes, either restore it and put it into a museum, or fly it, but don't restore it and have it re-rot away in a hangar somewhere. Planes need to be flown, like cars should be driven!

 

[greenbush future]

Re: Anyone a Mecum or Barrett-Jackson fan?

I try to watch BJ everytime they are on, I just love to drool over the nice rides they have. It's fun watching other spend $$, but I kind of agree with you, if I buy a older car (Chevelle's rock) I'm driving it like I stole it!
BJ seems to have a great market for the product they sell, even with all the premiums they charge, folks still have income to spend on this stuff.

 

[bassman284]

Re: Anyone a Mecum or Barrett-Jackson fan?

I like to watch some of the BJ auctions but I gotta say, a lot of the prices baffle me.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Anyone a Mecum or Barrett-Jackson fan?

That's the thing, BJ is not the pulse of the old car market. Lots of excitement, hype, tv coverage and lets not forget Amy, help jack the prices up. The problem is, alot of people who have the same car that goes across the block for $100k thinks theirs is worth the same. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy watching BJ, but, I also know the prices are ridiculous...

 

[Bucks45]

Re: Anyone a Mecum or Barrett-Jackson fan?

I've been watching it too. Some really cool cars, but I agree the prices are a little crazy. Seems like it's on all the time now.