Barrett-Jackson...

[WILMASBOYL78]

<span style="font-size: 11pt">Looks like one of our old cars will be on the block this week at BJ...the Rowdy Rat <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-CHEVROLET-NOVA-SS--200752


-wilma </span>

**According to the BJ website it is scheduled for Friday at 10am Mountain time.

[seventieshow]

What a very nice color.

[WILMASBOYL78]

A few shots before it left our stable.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-1121-56222-img_3658.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-1121-56223-img_3680.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-1121-56224-img_3663.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-1121-56225-img_3661.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-1121-56226-img_3673.jpg

[L78steve]

What exhaust system did you have on this Nova?

[cook_dw]

Pretty car.

[WILMASBOYL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78steve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What exhaust system did you have on this Nova? </div></div>

The car had a Gardner Deep Tone factory style system on it when we owned it...I would assume it still has it, given the limited use of the car. In fact

-wilma

[Mr. Chevy]

Just did 67 thousand!! Not Bad..

Rich

[WILMASBOYL78]

Karen and I watched it on the live stream in my office. They never mentioned the fact that the SCW did the resto and that Wayne Bushey was one of the owners and he supplied a ton of NOS parts. The quality of the restoration done by Brian and the attention to detail Stan executed during the resto was amazing. The car won best of show at the Nova Nats, big winner at Vette Fest and lots of other awards. No Chinese parts on that ride...all NOS or restored GM <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

You couldn't come close to building that car for $67k today...but the hobby has changed <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif

A resto-mod pickup brings a $150k and this car stalls at $67,000 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

[L78steve]

Lots more people with more money than sense. Resto mods are in at the moment.
Your Nova showed very well.

[JRSully]

These beautifully built 40 Ford Coupes, a lot of them totally hand built to perfection. Seems like you cant give them away now

[miket1]

Ya Tom, I was amazed at how the sell prices are going today, strange indeed,
a 1970 Olds 442 sold for $100k,,,,

[WILMASBOYL78]

Just saw Reggie's 67 L78 Chevelle go for no money...maybe the world has turned <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: miket1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ya Tom, I was amazed at how the sell prices are going today, strange indeed,
a 1970 Olds 442 sold for $100k,,,, </div></div>

Oldsmobile's are hot hot hot:-)

Ryan

[69hurstSC]

A 70 Boss 302 Eliminator hit $100,000.

[Mr. Chevy]

&quot;A fantastic opportunity ladies and gentleman and only here at Barrett Jackson&quot;

My favorite line when they are trying to jack up the bids...

Rich <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[MosportGreen66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just saw Reggie's 67 L78 Chevelle go for no money...maybe the world has turned <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif </div></div>

Horrible colors and a decked block don't help... lots of other issues

Dan

[WILMASBOYL78]

I figured there must have been some problems with that car. Tough to know the little details when you are watching on the tube.

The car hobby's version of reality tv...enjoy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

-wilma

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr. Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">&quot;A fantastic opportunity ladies and gentleman and only here at Barrett Jackson&quot;

My favorite line when they are trying to jack up the bids...

Rich <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif </div></div>

Right up there with:

&quot;Call now, operators are standing by&quot;
&quot;Makes a great Christmas Gift&quot;
&quot;And if you're one of the first ten callers you get a free Popeil Pocket Fisherman&quot;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujW3qf9fyXk

[302moz]

Does Toms l78 nova have the original driveline and paperwork?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Hi Johnny... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Born with driveline...no mystery. Also, MSO with engine info showing Lustine Chevrolet as the original dealer. There was a 6 issue pictorial on the SCW restoration in Nova Times back in the day. No corners cut, no expense spared, a ton of NOS parts. At the time, this was one of the best in the country. There have been lots of other Nova restorations since then, but this car is still in the top tier of what's out there.

You need to buy my 68 L78 car...perfect project for you <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

Tom

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr. Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">&quot;A fantastic opportunity ladies and gentleman and only here at Barrett Jackson&quot;

My favorite line when they are trying to jack up the bids...

Rich <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif </div></div>

Right up there with:

&quot;Call now, operators are standing by&quot;
&quot;Makes a great Christmas Gift&quot;
&quot;And if you're one of the first ten callers you get a free Popeil Pocket Fisherman&quot;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujW3qf9fyXk</div></div>

and don't forget &gt;&gt;&gt; &quot;And wait, if you call right now, you get two&quot; ...

[Mr70]

And my favorite from Craig Jackson himself multiple times throughout the auction...&quot;This car is way under the money folks&quot;.

[70 copo]

A bath was taken last night with plenty of Lava soap..Gas Monkey walked away from $330K in a reserve high bid for the 1967 Package deal for the Firebirds #1 and #2 at Vegas only to wait and sell last night for $255K.

That's just epic.

[lbnaz]

Who is the guy in the red and black shirt that shines the flashlight under the hood of every car. Looks like he carries a microphone.

[Mr70]

Steve Magnante.

[NorCam]

Prices looked soft to me on numerous pedigree cars including the red 32K mile survivor L78 Nova that sold today. Take that and the 340 Scat Pak Challenger that also went cheap and it tells you the buyers just weren't there like they used to be. If I was a seller, I wouldn't be rolling anything across an unreserved block where Saturday PM holds the only promise of it getting a shot at the money.

I'd be headed over to Russo &amp; Steele instead.

[markinnaples]

The one sale that got absolutely insane money was the Bitchin' Rides VW bus. $275k for a bus that was almost made up?

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I figured there must have been some problems with that car. Tough to know the little details when you are watching on the tube.

The car hobby's version of reality tv...enjoy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

-wilma </div></div>


LOL......A couple of years ago we flew out on Wednesday.......I was watching the telecast on Tuesday and a 62 Biscayne 409 car (Painted wheels, dog dish caps) 4 speed car was Auctioned off for 12K.......I couldn't believe it.........Sheesh.......If I was there it wouldn't have gotten past me..........LOL......The next day we get there and I was obsessed with that car........scoured the grounds till I found it..........LOL......after seeing it in person, the buyer paid twice what the car was worth......what a pile...........But....It looked like a Jewel on TV...........

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

BTW, I'm pretty sure the Stan Falenski Nova once had the rear seats removed so the owner could haul their pony somewhere... Correct me if I'm wrong on that one!!

That Nova is simply awesome, everything about it - especially the color. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BTW, I'm pretty sure the Stan Falenski Nova once had the rear seats removed so the owner could haul their pony somewhere... Correct me if I'm wrong on that one!!

That Nova is simply awesome, everything about it - especially the color. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
</div></div>

M...you are correct...there were hoof prints in the floor <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The one sale that got absolutely insane money was the Bitchin' Rides VW bus. $275k for a bus that was almost made up? </div></div>

This vehicle got my &quot;Proof they serve complimentary Alcohol&quot; vote this year.

[markinnaples]

Copious amounts of alcohol, apparently.

[Fhakya]

ESPECIALLY the 4-speeds!