I've thought many times about loading up a few cars and trekking to
barrett for a quick payday. probably the only place on the planet you can
sell a car for more than it cost to restore it.
maybe I will next year.
scott
On Tue, 25 Jan 2000, Ron St. John wrote:
>
> Spit Group:
>
> Been away playing golf in Scottsdale (its cold here in Chicago). Just
> saw Jeff's post regarding the Barrett-Jackson auction from last Friday
> night that was apparently on TV. I was there. Saw a lot of great
> cars. I looked the TVR over pretty good and thought it was in great
> shape (I really wanted one as a 21-year old but bought the Spit
> instead).
>
> Just wanted to make the comment that everyone there freely acknowledges
> that the cars being sold are going for approximately 40 to 50% more than
> they're worth. There was a lot of shaking of heads at the bids. Too
> much testosterone in one place at the same time.
>
> Ron St. John
>
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