Barrett-Jackson Car Auction Today 2PM - Snake & Mongoose For Sale

[houstonwhodat]

Hey you fellow degenerate car nuts.

The annual Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ is today at 2 - 11 pm.

2-4PM - FOX Channel

4-11PM - National Geographic Channel?

I guess Fox Sports 1 is busy with live Supercross coverage.


Some nice sheet metal up for sale.

The Snake & Mongoose Hot Wheels funny cars with their haulers
Batmobile in 1989 Michael Keaton Batman movies (If you remember they auctioned off the original 1966 Barris Batmobile last year for 4.2 mil)
Ferrari F-1 race car
Simon Cowell's Bugatti Veyron

etc. etc. etc.

[stevieray]

snake and mongoose?..whoooooa.

[Fairplay]

Cool thread ill be watching

[Baby Lee]

Why did Simon get rid of his Veyron?

Just a matter of peak value?

I can see it from an economic standpoint, though I abhor it from an engineering standpoint.

[houstonwhodat]

Why did Simon get rid of his Veyron?

Just a matter of peak value?

I can see it from an economic standpoint, though I abhor it from an engineering standpoint.


Simon has more money than he knows what to do with he doesn't give a shit.

[Fairplay]

Money went for a great cause, 750,000 wow.

[BigMeatballDave]

Wouldn't it be nice to have a few million dollars to blow there?

[Fairplay]

COPD fail.

Not street legal wouldn't be fun to take out on occasion

A steal for someone though.

[chefs fan in omaha]

With the prices some of these cars are bringing again, you sure know the economy is doing well again

[BigMeatballDave]

With the prices some of these cars are bringing again, you sure know the economy is doing well again

They are part of the 1%. The recession didn't affect them, they were smart with their money.

[BigMeatballDave]

That gold Vette is hideous.

[Dylan]

http://images.hemmings.com/wp-content/uploads//2013/12/161060_Front_3-4_Web-700x471.jpg

The 'Rebel Corvette' just sold for over $2.5 million. Driver Dave Heinz

Damn!

[BigMeatballDave]

This red Vette is going to blow that number away.

[Fairplay]

This red Vette is going to blow that number away.


3.5 million my goodness

[BigMeatballDave]

3.5 million my goodness

That thing probably sold for $5000 when new lol

[Fairplay]

That thing probably sold for $5000 when new lol


What an investment

[Dylan]

Here it is:
http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jpeg-13.jpg
RPO L88 Chevy Corvette - $3.5 million

http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jpeg-23.jpg



Video: http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/cars/cars-barrett-jackson-salon-collection-1967-corvette-l88-2-door-coupe/

[Fairplay]

Well the grand finale was a disappointment IMO.

[Dylan]

That thing probably sold for $5000 when new lol

Yikes!

I thought I heard them say that the motor was rebuilt - And it still sold at $3.5 million.

[Baby Lee]

Story of my family's life. My dad stood in the lot of a 1969 Chevy dealership and had the unfettered choice of the baddest-assed Nova and the baddest-assed Camaro and he took the Nova.

We have a 1969 Nova SS with an LT1 engine with perfect numbers, I'm talking down to the sticker on the window, I'm talking 2.02 humps on the fucking HEADERS here, in my dad's garage. But could you imagine a 1969 Camaro with those ##s??

[houstonwhodat]

Story of my family's life. My dad stood in the lot of a 1969 Chevy dealership and had the unfettered choice of the baddest-assed Nova and the baddest-assed Camaro and he took the Nova.

We have a 1969 Nova SS with an LT1 engine with perfect numbers, I'm talking down to the sticker on the window, I'm talking 2.02 humps on the ****ing HEADERS here, in my dad's garage. But could you imagine a 1969 Camaro with those ##s??


I love Nova's.

That should bring a nice price too.

A Nova might even be more rarer than the Camaro.

[Marcellus]

Story of my family's life. My dad stood in the lot of a 1969 Chevy dealership and had the unfettered choice of the baddest-assed Nova and the baddest-assed Camaro and he took the Nova.

We have a 1969 Nova SS with an LT1 engine with perfect numbers, I'm talking down to the sticker on the window, I'm talking 2.02 humps on the ****ing HEADERS here, in my dad's garage. But could you imagine a 1969 Camaro with those ##s??

So much wrong with this post I have no idea where to start other than to say glad you appreciated cars.

[Marcellus]

06' GT going for $240,000 +. Ridiculous.

[Dayze]

I was watching it while eating a burger at a restaurant and saw the old Don Prudhome funny. kick ass.

[Psyko Tek]

what did the funny cars go for?
I used to have the hot wheel versions

[Dayze]

what did the funny cars go for?
I used to have the hot wheel versions

Dunno. Although they did have cars that were done up like Hot Wheels from back then. Memories.

[MIAdragon]

06' GT going for $240,000 +. Ridiculous.

You can't find them for under 225 much so 240 is not that bad.

[houstonwhodat]

Dunno. Although they did have cars that were done up like Hot Wheels from back then. Memories.


1 mil was bid on the Snake but it didn't meet the reserve. Not sure if the Snake & Mongoose were sold as one package or separate.

As of now still not sold. Wonder what the damn reserve was for that piece of history.

When I was growing up the biggest names in drag racing were:

Big Daddy Don Garlits
The Snake Don Prudhomme
The Mongoose Tom McEwen
Candies & Hughes
Sox & Martin

[chefsos]

1 mil was bid on the Snake but it didn't meet the reserve. Not sure if the Snake & Mongoose were sold as one package or separate.

As of now still not sold. Wonder what the damn reserve was for that piece of history.

When I was growing up the biggest names in drag racing were:

Big Daddy Don Garlits
The Snake Don Prudhomme
The Mongoose Tom McEwen
Candies & Hughes
Sox & MartinGarlits might be the baddest-ass American racer ever. I'm thinking 1a and 1b with Foyt.

[Baby Lee]

So much wrong with this post I have no idea where to start other than to say glad you appreciated cars.

OK, 2.02 humps on the intake manifolds. My bad.

[houstonwhodat]

Michael Schumacher's F300 Forumula 1 racer just sold for 1.7 mil.

[Dayze]

exactly the names I was thinking of as well.
was it Prudhome the one that had a rail car with the Super Shops as it's primary sponsor?

I remember building a model car of it when I was a tyke.

Kenny Berstein is another I always liked....and Connie Kalita, ...and a well know dude who used to run the Motorcraft Pro Stock. .....damnit what was his name......

[Dayze]

Garlits might be the baddest-ass American racer ever. I'm thinking 1a and 1b with Foyt.

didn't Garlits get half his foot blown off when the rear end (I think) blew up; back in the slingshot dragster days...

[Dayze]

and I 'think' he retired due to some issue with his retinas, like being detached or something crazy like that.

[tecumseh]

The beige superbee was nice. Sold for 320,000 I think. My neighbors son in law had a blue one back in the 70's and whenever he would roll up in their driveway all us kids would gather around. That poor guy got no peace.

[Dayze]

The beige superbee was nice. Sold for 320,000 I think. My neighbors son in law had a blue one back in the 70's and whenever he would roll up in their driveway all us kids would gather around. That poor guy got no peace.

he probably cherished you guys digging the car.
....."Just don't get to close to it, you fucking heathens"


:D

[Marcellus]

OK, 2.02 humps on the intake manifolds. My bad.

Lol. Yea not so much but I like your moxy.

[Miles]

Why did Simon get rid of his Veyron?

Just a matter of peak value?

I can see it from an economic standpoint, though I abhor it from an engineering standpoint.

The Veyron might be losing a bit of its appeal with the new round of hypercars from Porsche, Ferrari, Pagani and McLaren. Still very ridiculous but not as mind blowing when it was first released.

[tbonesteak]

Bob Glidden drove the Motorcraft pro stock.

[Dayze]

Bob Glidden drove the Motorcraft pro stock.

Glidden!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!


You're a gentlemen and a scholar.

[Delaney37]

Big Daddy Garlits did lose part of his right foot in 1970. The transmission blew apart and the flywheel took off part of his foot. That's what made him pioneer the rear engine dragster. I remember the days when Glidden was always battling Lee Shepard in pro stock. Too bad Lee was killed in accident so early in his career. He had the makings of a legend. Guy was deadly cutting the tree.

Hey Dayze are maybe thinking of Eddie Hill in his all yellow dragster?

[KCHawg]

Eddie Hill was sponsored by Super Shops...first in the 4s...4.99

[Dylan]

Scottsdale 2014 Car List: Saturday

Click the "Lot #" for sale results.

Scroll down to end of page. For the remaining available numbers, does that mean nobody bid on the car?

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/searchdocket.aspx?aid=525&sd=01/18/2014&ed=01/18/2014


Saturday's Top Auction Sales

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/topsales.aspx?aid=466&sd=01/19/2013&ed=01/19/2013&c=30

http://www.saloncollection.com/images/batmobile.jpg
The "#1 BATMOBILE" sold for $$4,620,000.00.

What could you do with this ugly monstrosity besides storing it in your garage? Rent it out for photo shoots? Drive it in a parade? Ask your friends, “Would you like to go for a ride?”

I am sure there are many other ways you could spend $4.62 million. Am I missing a value for the car?

[Dayze]

Big Daddy Garlits did lose part of his right foot in 1970. The transmission blew apart and the flywheel took off part of his foot. That's what made him pioneer the rear engine dragster. I remember the days when Glidden was always battling Lee Shepard in pro stock. Too bad Lee was killed in accident so early in his career. He had the makings of a legend. Guy was deadly cutting the tree.

Hey Dayze are maybe thinking of Eddie Hill in his all yellow dragster?

:hmmm:
Yeah, that rings a bell.
I'm also remembering a black super shops logo'd dragster. with tiny tiny front wheels.....

[Delaney37]

Batmobile was built by George Barris along with the Munsters cars. I would think that since it was a one off custom built by him would add some value and that it's a TV icon.

[Delaney37]

:hmmm:
Yeah, that rings a bell.
I'm also remembering a black super shops logo'd dragster. with tiny tiny front wheels.....

That would be Big Daddy Garlits.

[Delaney37]

http://www.garlits.com/museum.htm

If you ever get the chance visit his museum. It is unreal the history of drag racing he has there.

[Delaney37]

Does anyone know what the miniature GT-40 car sold for? They just showed a quick glimpse of it.

[Delaney37]

http://www.garlits.com/swamprat30.html

Found it Dayze. It's in the Smithsonian.

[suzzer99]

If you ever get a chance to catch this series with Chip Foose narrating, it's pretty cool: http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B8910ECE3-A213-45F9-9883-CBEF34F45D83%7D

[Dunerdr]

Fuck BJ they made muscle cars more un affordable for the working class. Moar #sxonfox

[Dylan]

Why did Simon get rid of his Veyron?

Just a matter of peak value?

I can see it from an economic standpoint, though I abhor it from an engineering standpoint.

The biggest complaint about the Bugatti Veyron it is not a good-looking supercar. Not like a Ferrari, McLaren and Lamborghini. As an engineering achievement, the Veyron is impressive.

Here is Supercars.net “Top 10 List” from Barrett-Jackson Auction today:

1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider by Scaglietti - Sold for $8,800,000
1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet 0791GT - Sold for $6,160,000
1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail 21R - Sold for $5,280,000
1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 - Sold for 3,850,000.00
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Gran Sport Spider 10814356 - Sold for $3,080,000
1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series I Coupe 0475SA - Sold for $3,300,000
1951 Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta 0088E - Sold for $3,190,000
1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Racecar - Sold for $2,860,000
1961 Porsche 718 RS 61 Spyder - Sold for $2,750,000
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C 08327 - Sold for $2,640,000

http://www.supercars.net/news/Top_10_from_Scottsdale_2014.html

Supercars. Net features a great forum for supercar owners including some of the well-known reviewers and test drivers. The members that I follow are quite interesting. Although, many reside in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia - They meet up at all the top car events, such as Geneva, Dubai and Monaco.

According to their posts, they think nothing of dropping a few million on their supercars – Honestly, I would love to ask, "What do you do for a living?" :D

http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/3082/1080833-800.jpg
1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB - Sold for $8,800,000

[Dylan]

Batmobile was built by George Barris along with the Munsters cars. I would think that since it was a one off custom built by him would add some value and that it's a TV icon.

Thanks, Delaney...

[Dayze]

where the fuck has Delany been??

post more you bastard

[Sorter]

I entered this thread expecting this:

http://cdn2.arkive.org/media/BF/BF91400A-3497-4513-B548-A8247724C41D/Presentation.Large/Indian-grey-mongoose-attacking-a-snake.jpg



I am disappointed.

[Dayze]

National Geographic......

[Baby Lee]

Lol. Yea not so much but I like your moxy.

OK, maybe I'm a little fucked up. Which didn't I have in my hands you passive aggressive punk? The ticket on the window, the LTI bock, the 2.02 intakes or the blue Nova shell.

[houstonwhodat]

Scottsdale 2014 Car List: Saturday

Click the "Lot #" for sale results.

Scroll down to end of page. For the remaining available numbers, does that mean nobody bid on the car?

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/searchdocket.aspx?aid=525&sd=01/18/2014&ed=01/18/2014


Saturday's Top Auction Sales

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/topsales.aspx?aid=466&sd=01/19/2013&ed=01/19/2013&c=30

http://www.saloncollection.com/images/batmobile.jpg
The "#1 BATMOBILE" sold for $$4,620,000.00.

What could you do with this ugly monstrosity besides storing it in your garage? Rent it out for photo shoots? Drive it in a parade? Ask your friends, “Would you like to go for a ride?”

I am sure there are many other ways you could spend $4.62 million. Am I missing a value for the car?



Bill Gates makes 39 million PER DAY.

It's people like that who have this type of disposable income.

[Dayze]

I could have a lot of fun with that kind of coin.

[Dayze]

http://www.garlits.com/museum.htm

If you ever get the chance visit his museum. It is unreal the history of drag racing he has there.

Very cool. Thanks.