Barret Jackson

CSL · Jan 21, 2017

A 95 Cobra R is definitely something I'd be interested in.

JRoman · Jan 22, 2017

CSL said:
A 95 Cobra R is definitely something I'd be interested in.

One sold last week at Mecum-kississmee for $35k.

Strokerswild · Jan 22, 2017

Certain mint Fox bodies went for absolutely ludicrous money.....

:headbonk:

Mike02z · Jan 22, 2017

Krogen said:
Maybe I'm an odd-ball, but I have no urge to own muscle cars of my youth. Don't get me wrong, I still appreciate those cars. I just prefer new technology. As an example, I had a '69 GTO in high school in the early 70's. It was a hoot. But I've moved on. The GTO was hard-pressed to get over 1 hp per cubic inch without significant mods. The car considered turning and stopping as mere "suggestions." The interior was 60's plastic. The exterior wanted to rust. I spent a lot of time wrenching on it.

This is why I have a '17 GT350 in my garage. Almost 50 years later, it is light-years ahead of the old Goat. Perhaps this is the basis for the restomod movement. Admittedly, I get nostalgic for the old car now and then. Perhaps it was the "alternate use" of the back seat, I dunno. All it takes is a look at an old muscle car in a show and I recall just how primitive they are. Then I get in my GT350 and drive off with a major grin on my face.

I'm with you. I grew up during the muscle car era and while there were some really cool looking cars. That said, I would not want an older muscle car. I know there is nostalgia for these older muscle cars but most were meant to go in a straight line and lack power by today's standards. Older muscle cars are fun to look at but for me but I'd never want to own one. That's just my personal opinion.

Siggy550 · Jan 22, 2017

Bosshog said:
Saleen Foxbody's can be had for a great deal still, 93' Cobra's are coming up in price but have a lot of room north to move ... Early AMG car's (C36,C43,E55)
E36 M3's still cheap, E46 M3's in the right colors (Laguna Seca Blue, Phoenix Yellow) Integra Type R's have been REAL strong lately. .

Right on... I'm actually looking at buying a '93 Cobra from a pony club member this spring. If I had been at BJ, I probably would've been bidding on the '99 M3 convertible and Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo earlier in the week.

GRTWHT · Jan 22, 2017

No one mentioned the 1965 Shelby GT350 that sold for $405,000!! Other than a few other cars, this auction was no where near some of their past years. Where there any original Cobras?? I didn't watch every day, but I just don't think better cars were at this auction.

Superdog · Jan 22, 2017

^^^

Agree. I was mostly on and off. But I didn't see much that was mind blowing.

Mostly low pricing too.

But I did see some beautiful cars.

I realize I know very little past of surface in this hobby.

But damn, I like to look at...and drive cars.

montreal ponies · Jan 22, 2017

I want a restored '56 F-100 truck so bad. These seems to be bringing good money in the last few years.

Westfalia · Jan 23, 2017

I'm actually buying trucks. Specifically clean and original '79-'83 Toyota 4x4 pickups(pref. Short beds). Even the '84-87 4x4's and any turbo '85-87 I can find.

Anyone have one sitting around?

FORDSTANGER · Jan 23, 2017

That's interesting. I've noticed an uptick on those trucks. Spent 6 years in a SR5.

mattlqx · Jan 23, 2017

JRoman said:
One sold last week at Mecum-kississmee for $35k.

This mint, 1996 mystichrome with 217 miles went for.. $21k. Damn, I wish.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1996-FORD-MUSTANG-COBRA--201089

Tomster · Jan 23, 2017

mattlqx said:
This mint, 1996 mystichrome with 217 miles went for.. $21k. Damn, I wish.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1996-FORD-MUSTANG-COBRA--201089

Like others have said, there was a lot of that. I was on and off too and in disbelief that some of these cars were selling so low.

zombiekiller · Jan 23, 2017

the car market has made a VERY noticeable shift towards exotics.

go take a look at the pricing for even turds like 308s and maintenance nightmares like the 355s. Going for STUPID money compared to even 2 years ago.

Legit 91/92 testarossas? STUPID money now. 3 years ago, they were 65K for a pristine car. That same car now, if any color but red, 150-175 ALL days.

A lot of those guys in the 35-45 age range that had ferraris and countaches on their bedroom walls are now coming into disposable income and want them. a countach will set you back damn near 500K now.

I'm finding that the less mainstream muscle, like galaxies, are also going up a fair amount. a friend of mine just sold a galaxie build that is similar to mine ( protouring build on a not special 289 fastback with boring options) for 85K, which was about triple what it would have brought 5 years ago.

Interesting time to flip cars.

JRoman · Jan 23, 2017

mattlqx said:
This mint, 1996 mystichrome with 217 miles went for.. $21k. Damn, I wish.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1996-FORD-MUSTANG-COBRA--201089

That was always a favorite of mine. for $21k, i would have bought that in a hearbeat.

THX 138 · Jan 23, 2017

zombiekiller said:
I'm finding that the less mainstream muscle, like galaxies, are also going up a fair amount. a friend of mine just sold a galaxie build that is similar to mine ( protouring build on a not special 289 fastback with boring options) for 85K, which was about triple what it would have brought 5 years ago.

Yep. Did you see the winning bids on the Buick GS & GSX Stage 1 cars? I've always been a big fan of the older Buicks, so I was happy to see that they're finally getting the appreciation they deserve.

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