Barrett-Jackson

Will be in Phoenix - Scottsdale 1/16 - 1/23, attending Barrett-Jackson a couple of days between rounds of golf. If any SOC members are in the area, give me a shout 423-612-2700

FYI: There is a yellow Speedster recreation on the auction block (Vintage ???)
visit: barrett-jackson.com

Saw it Tom... looks nice but I am still up in the air with side mirrors mounted on the door and not on front fenders? Does that bother anyone else, or am I just a geek!

David, I'm with you. I Had Carey mount my driver's side mirror exactly where you did. I think it's the most attractive spot. In hind sight, I might have put them further forward so that I wouldn't have to look through the side curtains to see them. My car is still under construction and I'm debating adding the passenger side. Can you see yours through the windshield. I know that I've totally hijacked this post :)

Tom,

Have Carey put a convex lens in the right side mirror. Stoddard sells the real deal for about $125.00, it's expensive but you will have great sight lines down the right side. The qaulity is also first rate.

http://www.stoddard.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=19145

Thanks Marty. Greetings from the Mexico City airport. That sounds like a good idea. Right now, I'm curious if the mirror is even visible from the driver's side through the windshield in its current location. If it is, I will have it installed. If not, oh well. If it works, I will explore this idea too.

If you buy the correct right-side mirror it works great. Otherwise, you will have two left mirrors and will have to monkey around with Gordon's fix in the Knowledge section. His fix works pretty good but I am pretty sure it was concieved before the mirror I posted the link for was avaialable. Pretty sure Jack Crosby also has this Stoddard mirror and will vouch for it. Just have it placed correclty on the fender. It has a good range for asjustment too.

Tom, wish I was there to hit the sticks with you in Scottsdale. Enjoy that good weather.


Thanks,

Marty

Hey Tom---yep--I did spring for the Stoddard mirror like Marty said.
I thought it wierd that two left side mirrors would be put on a brand new car as this is a safety factor. I too tried Gordon's fix and while it was an ok solution I just wanted a "real" right side mirrior.

It does adjust as much as is needed for a good look at thae semi bearing down on your tiny little Speedie.

Tom, are you buying cars or filming them? Ot both?

Did that legal bill ever arrive---several of the bretheren want to chip in.

Thanks for the great tip on the mirror. Originally, I didn't see the need for a passenger side one and just had the driver's side where I liked it (becauwse I was always going to drive with the top down)...then I got to thinking about driving with the top up on long drives in the summer as a sun shade and when caught in bad weather and had a Homer Simpson doh moment when I realized that I probably should have mounted them farther foward on the fender and installed the passenger side as well. The driver's side is already installed so Carey is going to check out if the passenger side will work in the same location. If so, I will definately go with this mirror. I know that no one probably gets everything right the first time, but I sure have tried. The help from folks on this board has been invaluable and saved (and alternatively cost) me thousands of dollars :) The mirror may be the only real mistake that I have made, so far. Hopefully, I'll know this week.

Tom--sounds like you are getting a Beck made? I didn't see a post telling about this--just hints like here. If so what engine will you go with. I imagine it will be different from your last replica engine ---or not?

I'm jealouss that you are in AZ----it was 6 degrees here this morning----but the high Wed will be almost 55!

Hey folks, not buying anything or ordering anything right now
Just going to Barrett-Jackson to wallow in cars, automobila & sunshine !

I do have a proposal from Steve @ SAW that just arrived
hmmmmmmmmm.......

Steve, huh? First class!! I see you solved the engine issue in spades plus ait and heat (what a concept). Good on ya.

I will be attending Barrett Jackson as I do every year. (have condo in Scottsdale) Tip, if you go to the Pavilions shopping center just off the 101 at McDonald in Scottsdale the Sat. before (1/16) there is a free car show lots to look at and they sell discount Barrett Jacksom tickets. last year I saved 45.00 on two.

thanx for the tip

If you start adding up the cost, Barrett Jackson is an expensive proposition, not to mention the fees if you are a bidder, and then a winner...way to rich for my blood....it is however fun to watch...

I think BJ's has always promoted themselves as the upper stale of autions and their costs are typical of that hype... But it is a very cool show and event to watch.. I'll be watching to see who buys that Speedster replica for 45K.. LOL... Like Magic Johnson would say..... Unbelieveablo! :-)

I've eyed past BJ auctions that had VS speedsters on the block amazing what the BJ hype will bring in the form of over the top cash. Maybe I need to buy a few and book them into BJ.

don't forget the BJ format: If the gavel drops at say $100K, the seller pays an 8% commission, plus a $1000 to $5000 registration fee depending upon day & time of the auction. The buyer pays a 10% buyers premium, and must w/in 48 hrs pay up & arrange for shipment off of the premises at WestWorld. In summary, the buyer gets around $88K, the buyer pays about $113K.........and BJ earns $25K.......every two minutes !

Plus........a bidder's ticket is $500, plus a minimum cash (refundable if you don't buy anything) deposit of $9000........before you even walk into the bldg !

Woohoo.......I'm going to wallow. I save the buying for eBay, Autotrader, etc

OK, you heard it here...Tom wallows...he also knows the lowdown on those lowlifes at BJ

FYI: From reading this forum, interesting that "BJ" can be the abbreviation for something other than a...........BJ........

says the man from "Johnson"..........

I don't care who you are that was funny Scott!

BWAH HAH HAAAAAAA.....

Hello, Dale, Tom, and anyone else going to BJ

I'll be there all week in Dupont's booth just inside the front door. Stop by and swap some Speedy stories. THis is my third year and I can say for one I was let down by the quality of cars going across the block... I had always heard only the best of the best is sold at BJ... Not so there are a lot of pollished turds up there now days.

Anyhow lets sit down for a lunch or just chat. Yes I'm looking for a way to pass the time.....

look for this...........

I know it's only the first day, but so far the cars that have gone through have been reasonably priced...60 Cadillac coupe in very nice condition for 21K seems like a deal....just one example

It wasn't that long ago that Caddy would have fetched twice that price!

Well did anyone see me up on stage tonight???? No well I'll be making more apperinces thru out the week, and then there will be my autograph signing one my return to California.....:) If any one wants a reason to see me up there on stage tune in between 7-9pm and you too can tell your friends "I know that guy" while your watching the auction..... Hey I have atleast another 13 minute of my fifteen minutes of fame coming....

As for the cars beging sold, WAY GREAT DEALS for the buyers in 80-95% of the sales today.....

Kevin, you will need to stand out in the crowd if you want us to see you..perhaps a mohawk or a propeller hat....
You are right, the prices seem to be reasonable this year

.or at least flip us off live on TV..the Network will understand :)

They shut down most of the main tent tonight because it was coming apart. They lost some of the outer tents. The main tent covr and structure was waving up and down about 4 feet. Over at the Russo and Steel auction I guess part of the main tent end up on the 101 freeway closeing it down for awhile..... Maybe BJ tent wont make it thru the night with the tornado warning Arizona has now....

One of Kirk's speedsters went across the auction block this morning and sold for 33K....Why didn't I think of that?
Maybe we have Kirk build a few to our spec's and take them to BJ in June when they are in the OC...

Saturday night, if you don't have 100,000.00 to spend, don't bother bidding....

550 Spyder by Vintage
Lot number 1534.1 Scheduled to cross the Barrett-Jackson block sometime on Sunday...

Sold for $36.3k

Re: Russo and Steele Auction - there's some news here on weather damage to many of the cars:
(Az Republic article of 1/22)
http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2010/01/22/20100122storm-hits-scottsdale-car-shows-CR.html
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RickJ