Barrett-Jackson 2004

[Charley Lillard]

Here is a Motion Car I found today.

[Charley Lillard]

Cool Station wagon with a cool sticker in the window

[Charley Lillard]

Closeup of the sticker

[MotownMadman]

Charley,
Nice curved gold Rosen sidepipes.....Hard to believe I knew that was old George before I looked at the closeup....
Motown http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Passport Transport was hauling a load of cars for someone out of Missouri I think. The Driver got up yesterday and opened the trailer to find there had been a fire inside. I guess a 46 Ford Truck had the battery hold down bracket short across the bat posts and destroyed it and damaged the rest of the load, all owned by one guy with no insurance. Here is a pic of the supercharged T Bird that was above it. I think lack of Oxygen is what put the fire out.

[Charley Lillard]

side of tbird

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floor rubber melted

[Charley Lillard]

Other cars in the load that were smoke damaged but the detail guys are trying to clean up for the auction. These were all nice looking cars. Bummer

[Charley Lillard]

Nice Red on red Nova

[Charley Lillard]

Nice GTO convert

[Charley Lillard]

another nice GTO convert.

[Charley Lillard]

Nice Cougar

[Charley Lillard]

Nice Cobrajet

[Charley Lillard]

The Hemi Charger some of you have owned

[Charley Lillard]

Killer 54 Caddy Eldorado

[T Billigen]

Charley, where was the red L-79 from? Looks like my old car?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Mr70]

Oh God,not AGAIN! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif
Love Ya Tom B. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[T Billigen]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif smarty http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Salvatore]

Nice pictures Chas. Weather looks real nice also! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[njsteve]

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The Hemi Charger some of you have owned

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HA HA. Charley update me on what that car brings. I think it's lot #641. I checked the Barrett-Jackson website but the pictures were not that good. Hard to tell the quality of the car. The VIN should start with XS29R0G if its a real one. He does have the correct silver reflective hood decals. He gets extra points for that, as the repros are white reflective material. While you're at it copy down the entire fender tag...and get me a notarized copy.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Charley Lillard]

So did some of you own that Hemi or not? Looks neat but has alot of undercoating, my favorite..

[SamLBInj]

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Here is a Motion Car I found today.

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Damn, That guy just behind the circus wagon could be my twin http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif Was that taken in AZ or could it have been a left over Picture from Hershey or maybe Carlisle?
Sam

[njsteve]

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So did some of you own that Hemi or not? Looks neat but has alot of undercoating, my favorite..

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Not me! I've never seen that R/T before (one of 112 built if real). If you get a chance, post a picture of the fender tag.

Always beware of undercoating! The factory sprayed-on body shutz should only be inside of the front and rear wheel wells. If the car had the additional factory undercoating option it would be rather haphazardly sprayed on in areas of high probability of stone impact, etc., not the entire bottom of the car covered from side to side.


BTW, doesn't that car carrier have any insurance to cover that guys load of "well done" cars?

[Charley Lillard]

If I was the Transport Co I wouldn't cover it either. It was the owners fault. My understanding is he charged the battery but put the hold down back on wrong, causing hte short and fire. Passport is owned by Fedex so I'm sure they are self insured.

[Supercar_Kid]

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/66725-Tuesday%20014.jpg Reminds me of the CDB's "Uneasy Rider." http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

You know it's coming...Who will be the first to put Charleys face on that decal??
Come on Ed. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Stuart Adams]

I was thinking the exact same thing when Charley posted the pic. Belair!!

[Belair62]

Im going to let him slide this time...hard to beat the Orangutan

[StealthBird]

Charley or Diego,

I hate to bother ya, but I noticed on the Barrett-Jackson site that there may be a high-priced 68 GTO going across the block. The description is below, but there's no photo. Could you maybe snap a picture of this car? It sounds like it "could" be a RAII GTO because they state it has a rare RAIV cam. Either that, or it's a typo. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Thanks!

LOT #199 - RESERVE
2004 BJCCA CCA

No photos
available.

OPTIONS
COLOR - RED
TRANS - AUTO
CYLINDERS - 8
ENGINE SIZE - 400
HORSEPOWER - 360

This is a very rare GTO; It is a multiple show winner and was judged Best in Class at the annual World Famous "Gathering of the Goats" show sponsored by the National GTO Association; It is a fully restored automobile with matching numbers throughout and is documented by the National Pontiac Historical Society; It includes the factory window sticker, build sheet, dealer order form and the Pontiac Historical Society documentation; It has the original matching number 4 barrel 400cid motor with the rare RAM AIR IV camshaft and it produces over 360 tire burning horsepower; It is fully loaded with power steering, power disc brakes, automatic transmission, ice cold factory air conditioning, rare factory cruise control, tilt steering wheel, tachometer, gauges, bucket seats, floor console with the original his/hers shifter by Hurst, Rally II wheels and rare optional hideaway headlights; There has been over $35,000 invested in this beautiful show car; It absolutely runs and drives like new and is very, very fast.

[SamLBInj]

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You know it's coming...Who will be the first to put Charleys face on that decal??
Come on Ed. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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My vote for Pres http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Mr. T]

I have been watching the Barrett-Jackson auction since it started. A 63 Vette "split-window" just sold for $33,000 about an hour or so ago. Somebody got one heck of a deal! I knew I should have gone!

[hvychev]

Yeah also a nice looking 70 Chevelle SS 396 sold for 20K. They said that it may not have been numbers matching. Still a great deal nonetheless.

[Charley Lillard]

Had rain last night and some rain today. Got Muddy in spots. First time I have ever seen it rain here.

[Charley Lillard]

This Guy picked the wrong parking spot

[Charley Lillard]

Copo Chevelle

[Charley Lillard]

Two restored 63 Indy 500 Pace cars.

[Charley Lillard]

69 Burnished Brown Copo. I think this is the only known LA built Camaro Copo.

[Charley Lillard]

Build sheet for the Copo..

[Charley Lillard]

Very Cool 63 427 Galaxie Lightweight, one owner.

[Charley Lillard]

63 engine

[Charley Lillard]

63 interior

[Charley Lillard]

RS Copo and a Copo

[Charley Lillard]

Cool Ford pickup

[Charley Lillard]

The hemi charger fender tag

[Charley Lillard]

Cool Hemi Banner

[Charley Lillard]

The L78 Nova done by Wayne Bushey

[Charley Lillard]

Cool Retro car built by Boyd Coddington with a Viper 10 Cyl and a 6 speed

[Charley Lillard]

53 Buick Skylark

[SamLBInj]

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Very Cool 63 427 Galaxie Lightweight, one owner.

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Nice pictures Charley! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif My uncle had this car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif, very fast..You buying or Lookin?
Sam

[ZL1 driver]

Thanks for posting photos, Charley. The Barrett-Jackson site doesn't do most of the cars justice.

[Salvatore]

Thanks Charlie! The fathom green copo, is that the one from W. W. Muscle Cars do you think. Is the brown one from Florida that has been advertised for a while on e-bay? Is there something wrong with that brown one that they can't sell it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Sam

[mhassett]

Charley, First of all Thanks for the Pictures--I watched it last night on Speed Vision. I didn't get to go this year as we are too busy with roofing and Yes it is Freezing Cold out!! Looking forward to seeing the Better Cars go thru tonight and Saturday.. Thanks, Mark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[bkhpah]

The green/green COPO looks like Gary Volpicelli's old ride...BKH

[Charley Lillard]

Yes that is Garys old car but didn' t want to try and figure out how to spell his name last night. Yes the RS is the one that used to be Scott B's and was in Florida. Maybe it has just been shopped too much or maybe it is just priced too high.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The Big Dog cars go across tonight and Sat. night? I hope they bring more money than what went over Thurs. night!

[Jeff H]

The buyers didn't have enough to drink on Thursday night so the prices were down. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif After a few more http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif then the bidding will be hot and heavy!

[njsteve]

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The hemi charger fender tag

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Looks like a restamped tag. Too perfect, no dents. Should be crisp heavy imprints. In addition, frequently there are inspection stamps and inspector numbers punched into the tag as in this example of an original one:

[mhassett]

'70 BOSS 302 just went for $49,500--Auction is on already 5:00--11:00 Today.. Mark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[JoeC]

when I turned on the tv a nice 70 Nova was rolling off the block. What did it go for?

[mhassett]

Hey Joe it went for $32,500
Mark

[Jeff H]

68 L89 Camaro just went for $69K. I noticed the master cylinder wasn't correct and it had 69 tailpipes so I don't know how correct the car really was.

[SamLBInj]

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68 L89 Camaro just went for $69K. I noticed the master cylinder wasn't correct and it had 69 tailpipes so I don't know how correct the car really was.

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Actually $80,000.00 worth of correctness if you add in all the premiums..
Sam

[T Billigen]

I sure like the color of the L-89 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[YenkoYS100]

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I sure like the color of the L-89 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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Corvette Bronze.....only available after Jan. '68. Same color as mine. :-)

I sure thought Eds cars would've brought mo money ?? Maybe I don't know anything about the market? They sure looked nice though.

[Fhakya]

Very Cool Charlie http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif. Glad to see you're signed on as our official B-J news correspondant. (that's Barrett-Jackson before the flames start....) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Speaking of flames, If I were the owner of those cars in the transport fire, I'd be sitting in my closed garage with whatever car I had left...engine on. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[resto4u]

I thought that was gary v. copo, sold new at dale chev in waukesha,wi. This car was sold at the mecum rockford spring auction 2003. And sold cheap, $67,000 if i remember right. Roger

[396L35]

How about the 69 Z28 that sold tonight????? Man that was some deep pockets!!!! WOW http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[hvychev]

WOW!! What a great day at Barrett-Jackson! I am sure that some of you saw the 69 Z28 Cross Ram JL8 car sell for $112,000!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif That has got to make you happy Jeff H! What an intense bidding war on that car! So far no real record breaker for COPO's or the L89 68 Camaro.

[Stuart Adams]

We need to thank Charley for all the coverage - we should buy him one of those YELLOW jackets!!! Amazing price for that Z, but that's great, it keeps the value of these cars going up.

[Charley Lillard]

The 68 L89 and the Crossram Z were from the same seller. I and many others would never buy a car from him. Last year at Monterey he had a Astro Blue LS6 convert with Protecto plate. Same car he got at BJ as a Gobi Beige car with no paperwork the year before.. He is absolutely the best at dolling up Auction cars. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[Charley Lillard]

And then on to a lighter note... So I'm minding my own business and just happy to watch the madness. The variety is amazing. So I'm walking through the Motorcycle area yesterday and I see 4 Yale Motorcycles ranging from about 1910-1914 and all selling at no reserve. Now these are really cool bikes and I'm sure of that except I had never heard of them till yesterday. So I'm thinking if they go cheap on Friday I might just bid on one. This morning after breakfast I get a call from a Friend telling me the Yales are going off first thing this Morning. I'm still back brushing my teeth and it's about 9.50 and the auction starts at 10.00. Rental car madness since I'm about 5 miles away. I get parked and run all the way to the auction only to see that they are selling gas pumps etc. About a half hour later the Yales come up. The one I want is the last one. Of coarse the last one has to be the one that another guy really wants also.....I sure showed him..

[Charley Lillard]

I have no idea how to make it run.

[Charley Lillard]

another

[Charley Lillard]

again

[Charley Lillard]

Yale

[Charley Lillard]

Chrysler 300

[Charley Lillard]

30 engine

[Charley Lillard]

Another Mopar

[Charley Lillard]

and it's engine

[Charley Lillard]

No other worthwhile pics today. Weather was nice but light rain tonight. Everyone will think their cars are worth more after watching this madness. I watched a nothing Dodge Charger sell tonight for over 70K. If it shines it sells. A couple People I know that have come for the first time will be back next year. It really is a fun time.

[GOAT72]

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Everyone will think their cars are worth more after watching this madness. I watched a nothing Dodge Charger sell tonight for over 70K. If it shines it sells. ********** It really is a fun time.

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Charley,
It must be INSANELY fun to be there!
I have watched almost every minute of it on SPEED Channel, but it must be much more exciting upfront and on top of the action.

I waited all night to see the '70 Judge that's coming up. But the show ended at 11PM-- I'm hoping to see it auctioned today and see what it pulls in! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

I hope to be there next year -- not to buy...
$$$$ = http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
But to enjoy the show.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif~GOAT72

Oh, and yes, I'm jealous! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/CharleySucks.gif

[T Billigen]

When the blue 55 Vette was up on the block, I could have sworn I seen Phil Boris standing beside it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif I know I am getting old and blind ( according to Mr. 70) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif but it sure looked like him? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[resto4u]

Charley, very cool bike! Take it on the power tour. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Thanks for the great pics and keeping us all informed. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Roger

[Charley Lillard]

The White 70 Judge sold for I think about 47K.

[Mark_C]

I know someone who can probably tell you the name of the guy who assembled the Yale. He's big into bikes from the old boardwalk racers to current prototype GP bikes. He's an ex. (at the moment because of a major wreck at Daytona 2 or 3 years ago and doctors won't sign his papers yet) GP Bike driver, collects all kinds of bikes, has several one of none factory GP racing bikes, sold stuff to Jay Leno. Rides the old stuff at nostalgia events for owners who want them used, etc. Has a bunch of old NSU bikes, etc. I'll ask him about Yales.

[Charley Lillard]

Cool, thanks.

[Mr70]

Your the Guy!
My Uncle went out there to bid on one of those Yale Bikes,but was outbid by some Yokol with Spinach in his Teeth. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously Charley
Thank You for taking the time to share your pictures with all of us. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[HoosierDaddy]

Charley, Do you know if Ed's COPO Chevelle met the reserve? I don't think the COPO Camaro had a reserve but I think the Chevelle did. Thanks for keeping us up to date!!!
Thanks, Chris http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Z28DZ]

Very cool bike, Charley http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[mhassett]

TOM, Yea it is PHIL!!! I didn't go this year with him and am watching it on TV BUT NOTHING like being there... Mark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Bandit]

That 1970 White GTO Judge sold for $51,300!
On its best day a Ram Air III WHITE Judge would only bring high $30's. If it was a Ram Air IV it might get that $50k.
I wish I would have sold my Judge's there http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Thanks for keeping us "in the loop" Charley.

[CWilliams]

Charley-
Any 4th gen. camaro's going up for auction, ZL1's, Bergers, etc?

[T Billigen]

I know I will be there next year! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

How about that 55 chevy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif All that I can see is that the numbers matching, all original stuff is taking a BIG back seat this year. I think I am going to put a blower on my 69 Z/28 and french in the door handles and cowl vent, and take 4 inches off the top and see if I can get 125,000 for it. You mean a perfect 1957 injected nomad isn't worth more than that 55 nomad street rod? Come on! Seems like that green COPO was a steal. I am confused http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif Ok Marlin, Looks like day 2 and now day 3 is in. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif Sorry guys, Just venting.

[mhassett]

How About the $400,000 LINCOLN ZEFFER???? What was that??? Oh my GOD--this year's auction is UNBELIEVABLE!!
Mark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[Jeff H]

Man, I'm really confused now! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif All of the sudden eveybody wants a "resto mod". It appears that a well engineered and built car is finding a new audience. Charley, you ought to be in really good shape with those Stielow cars you have. You should have put the ZL1 clone in the auction, you would have gotten $200K for it.

[Stuart Adams]

Yeah my tastes are changing these days. I like the old body, but want todays mechanics. The original cars will always have a place, but driving them sucks. BJ is showing us that today people want both the old body but new goodies.

[Salvatore]

I guess we should all jump on those new retro body kit car camaros that are out there. I asked Doug Marion about cars in Chevy Rumble. Like numbers matching, correct color, smog equipment, etc. He said to me in a letter and e-mail, the owner and publisher does not believe those types of cars sell magazines. You guys will be trading the ZL1's and Yenkos for retro rods with flat heads and 1969 kit car camaros with a newly manufactured VIN and build sheet. When the car is done, that will determine what the build sheet says. Even though some of the vettes brought some good money, I was alarmed with the new trend. Maybe I am reading into it to much.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

[Mr. T]

Just got through watching the end of the Barrett-Jackson auction for the 3rd and final day on the Speed channel.
I was really amazed at what the 69 Camaro COPO 9561 went for, I thought it would break the $100,000 mark.
I was discusted at the remarks that some of the announcers made about the COPO. They didn't like the exterior color, or the interior color, or just the "plain-jane" look about it. I tell ya, they don't know much about COPO's with remarks like that! If they did, they would have praised it, and not put it down. They also put alot of other cars down because they weren't 100% perfect. I guess it is hard to please everybody.

[442w30]

That Judge also was far from perfect. It even didn't have the Ram Air decals on the hood.

[berger]

just shows everyone wants what they see on tv, nash bridges, american hotrod, and choppers, custom is in big time , original is not. Oh and when the stock market is down like past years they invest in original, when its up like now they spend profits on daily drivers w/ aftermarket a/c... cool I guess I don't have to worry about that trim plate anymore!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[berger]

Hey I'm styling now that nomar and mia are building a new home here on the cape, all I need to do now is have them autograph my seats, put twenty inch rims on her and a 502cu.in. and she'll be priceless when the sox finally win the series or trade for A-rod... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Keith Tedford]

The trouble with rods is that they are cutting edge this year and out of date in a short few years and will be priced accordingly. Original is always original. They aren't making any more of them although some people try.

[Charley Lillard]

Yes the Copo Chevelle sold. The whole thing is madness kinda like I thought it would be. But I never expected to go this wild. The Guy that sold the 400K Street rod bought it for 125K. A wrong color 67 Shelby Gt 500 with a aluminum 427 engine sells for 260K. The guy bought that 427 engine from Shelby last year and installed it. So he had a wrong engine, wrong color Shelby and a letter from Carol that he has the only one and some dope pays 260K..The 210K 55 Chevy was a Killer car that the owner was in about 190K. Full tube frame with a C5 Vette Transaxle and a killer big block. At Russo and Steele tonight they sold the #1 Prototype 66 Shelby Mustang for 260K. It was a stunning car but they figured it would bring about 140K. There are some very wealthy People coming out to play with cars. Some of them know what they are looking at and some just want the shiniest car. I think my Shelby is the best one there is but I bet if it had gone across the block right after the one with the wrong color and engine it would not have brought as much. The 2 Factory Ford team Mustangs sold for 27K for the good one and about 35 K for the crummier one. 27K was cheap but nobody seemed to want a old Ford Drag car. The Porsche CTR Yellowbird was built at a cost of about 300K but sold at about 50K. That is a 200 plus mph car that won the One lap of America race. In all this mess there were some great deals. I am absolutely exhausted. This what you would call car overload...Oh wait, I gotta go back and pay for my Yale tomorrow..and here is a pic I forgot.

[Charley Lillard]

The 260K Shelby front

[Charley Lillard]

Shelby rear

[Charley Lillard]

400K street rod

[Charley Lillard]

210K 55 Chevy

[Charley Lillard]

Hemi engine

[Charley Lillard]

390 Fairlane with less than 20K orig miles

[Charley Lillard]

64 409 4 speed Impala

[Charley Lillard]

The Grey L78 Nova restored by Wayne Bushey sold for 51K I think.

[JoeC]

What is up with the 63 Z06 Corvette race car that was converted to 396? sold for 81K and was said to be a Don Yenko race car. It at one time was painted gold and was a Grand Sport look a like called the golden goose? They showed some paper on it they said were SCCA log books.

[COPO PETE]

Thanks for all the updates Charlie! Can you fill me in on the COPO Chevelle a bit????? Was it an Canadian car, and who owned it? How many miles and did it have original drivetrain, and what kinda shape was it in???? Older resto???? Sorry for all the questions! Man.... I gotta get there one of these years!!!!
Peter

[Charley Lillard]

Copo Chevelle was Stephano's old one that used to be part of a pair. Looked like a decent car. I think the smog was missing. Column shift auto. Stephano can fill you in as he is here also.

[Jeff H]

I still can't believe that Zeffer street rod sold for $400K. It's a nice looking car, but it didn't have the technology of a lot of other street rods. It must have been the engine that got those guys so pumped up.

[jfkheat]

What was the deal with the 68 L89 Chevelle convertible? Is it a real L89 car? If so, why didn't it sell for more? I figured it would bring $100K if it was documented. I think it sold for $64K.
James

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/events/scottsdale/vehicles/cardetail_list.asp?id=175030

[whitez]

Pete:
Yes it was a Canadian Car, one of my old COPO Chevelles from years ago.
Don

[ohhawk]

Regarding the '68 L89 Chevelle convertible......

There has never been any documentation discovered to support that GM ever built such a car is what I have read. I've never seen it noted in any production total breakdowns by numerous sources. As the description reads with the car at BJ it claims "believed to be". Doesn't mean one didn't fly under the radar and get produced but skepticism remains. Dealer conversion?

[Mr. T]

One thing is for sure, I was impressed by the guy that purchased all 4 Calloway Corvettes. WOW, $675,000 worth of power! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[chads454Ls6]

Charley,i was told that the orange copo chevelle sold for 71000.00,was that what bidding got to and did not meet reserve? also,where there any yenko camaros,chevelles,or novas that went through? Chad

[SamLBInj]

Geeze Charley, If I knew you were hawkin my truck I would have bought you a beer! Cellar Dwellers and Bottom Feeders..LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/67278-2004%20018.jpg

[Mr70]

I know Stefano owned an Orange Manual trans. COPO Chevelle,last digits were #270.
The one that sold at B/J has an Auto. on Column.
I wonder if that one was Jeff L.'s old Chevelle?
Anyone copy the VIN# on that one?
Rick

Looks like it was one of Harry's old cars. I think it is interesting how the customs and slightly modified cars are selling faster and for more money than the completely stock cars are. I guess it has a lot to do with what people perceive as enjoyable.

[rpoz11]

Was this Brown COPO car one that belonged to Ty from TAB?? This is the Van Nuys Brown Open Eye'd Endura Camaro Im asking about...http://www.yenko.net/attachments/66933-Thursday%20049.jpg http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

What did the BUrnished RS COPO sell for ? I thought it went well over 100k...........

[RLS_Jr]

I thought the Yenko Z06 was a good buy at 81k.Anyone from this site buy it?
Ron

[madmax]

The bidding was appearently up to 89k and stalled out
reserve 110 , did not sell.
Sort of disapointing you might think.

This is what some press guy had to say below!

HOT OFF THE PRESS REPORT FROM THE BARRETT-JACKSON
Mark C Bach

Well folks the Barrett-Jackson auction is in full swing. 3,000
bidders
(paying $300 a pass) were expected over the four days to bid overly
$30
million on cars. If you had access to the Speed Channel on cable you
saw
expanded coverage including an eye ball popping six hours on Friday
alone! Thursday had a light rain but didn't detract too many folks
from
coming and the cloudy skies on Friday morning soon departed to a
brilliant sunny day. Barrett Jackson had to scurry to find some
pumps to
remove some rain water and a few spots were "slippery when wet" (after
all, the main sale area is a polo field) but Barrett Jackson, as
always
kept a firm hand on things and had a great first two days of
auctioneering.

No surprise that a 69 brown Camaro "COPO" that didn't sell at last
week's
Silver Auction was at Barrett-Jackson, where it didn't sell AGAIN!
Ouch,
the bidder had a $110,000 reserve at Silver and after failing to raise
sufficient interest, was in the unsold corral with a requested price
of
$99,995 (heck why not ask for an even $100K?). I'm not sure this COPO
will ever sell that high when outfitted with a burnt brown paint, but
of
course if you paint it a more eye appealing color, you lose the
authenticity.

[69_BM_LS7]

The RS/Copo did $132,000 plus buyer fee.

[Belair62]

That's what I thought...so what Burnished car are they referring to in the above post ? The clone ?

[Jeff H]

Does it seem stupid that someone wanted to pay $132K at BJ when the same car was on Ebay several times for $115K. I'll bet that is one of the bid up cars without a new owner.

[madmax]

Brown Copo ????
Well I do not know for sure , just going by reports I read

check this link the same reporter as my last post!!
http://www.carnewz.com/camaros/index.htm

Is ther a list of the sold cars at bj and what they sold for
I cant seam to find it on their site??

[madmax]

I just noticed on the link by the picture on it , that the car that guy talks about is not the same brown copo.

So the rs one did sell for 132,000? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[BillD]

My two cents on this sale with no owner change. I can't believe that anyone would send a valuable car through with no reserve..............unless you had a friend bidding it up for you. So my suspicious mind says that big $ sales on no reserve cars are questionable. But, I hope all the big prices are true and that the value of my cars get dragged up by it. However, until my car is sold and the money is in my back pocket, I haven't done anything. I have a friend who was counting his money on his Ferrari 275 GTB? Had an offer of 470000 years ago and turned it down, it dropped as low as 200000 and it is now a 250000 car. You just don't know what is going to happen. Fortunately, I like the cars, and want to have them. If I make money on them fine, if not, oh well, you only live once and I get pleasure from them.

[rpoz11]

Im looking at the standard silver grill - NON - RS Burnished Brown Van Nuys COPO that Charley Lillard posted an image of; apparently as stated: currently the only known LA COPO doumented COPO Camaro. One of these, 99% exactly alike this above image, was in a showroom here in Orange, California off and on for a year or so... I inquired wondering if this might have been that car <P> http://www.yenko.net/attachments/66933-Thursday%20049.jpg <P> http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Jim Mulvey]

A perfect example of the Barrett-Jackson effect:

Ebay auction yesterday high bid was $29,000 sold today for $57,000! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2454555356&category=61 61&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1)

[Bandit]

Another "hidden bidder" auction. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[budnate]

watch his new listing, NR.

[69L89RAG]

Is your friend still trying to sell the 275GTB? If he is let me know.

Thanks

[69L89RAG]

Charlie did you know how much the Coddington built car sold for?

Thanks

[BillD]

He has had the 275 for around 30 years now, paid somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 K for it, and probably plans on being buried in it.

[69L89RAG]

Thanks. If he wants to sell please let me know.

[SamLBInj]

[ QUOTE ]
A perfect example of the Barrett-Jackson effect:

Ebay auction yesterday high bid was $29,000 sold today for $57,000! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2454555356&category=61 61&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1)

[/ QUOTE ]
If you look at the bids you will notice that the car was stagnate at 28,800. on the 22nd, then on the 24th after the auction it took off, this is a number 2 car as described by owner. If you look at the car it has some issues as per correctness. I think they saw what happened on B-J and bid it up themselves so the car wasnt "gave away". Sure a confusing time for any 69 Z/28 owner. Now the big question, What are they really worth?
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gifSam

[njsteve]

Charlie, any idea what the 70 Hemi Charger (lot 641) went for? I need to update my insurance policy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[njsteve]

[ QUOTE ]
Charlie, any idea what the 70 Hemi Charger (lot 641) went for? I need to update my insurance policy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Charley, Sorry I mispelled your name again or rather, mistyped it again.

[69_BM_LS7]

$157,500 + buyers 8% fee.

[csx289]

"That 1970 White GTO Judge sold for $51,300!
On its best day a Ram Air III WHITE Judge would only bring high $30's. If it was a Ram Air IV it might get that $50k.
I wish I would have sold my Judge's there "

As the former owner of this car, and the current owner of 7 other Judges, I'd have to disagree. Even though another member has stated that the car was "less than perfect" (apparently based solely on the fact that I forgot to stick on the Ram Air decals before shipping the car to the auction, and having now Fed Ex'd them to the new owner with digital pics on where to place them), I would love to have you guys take my check book and get me EVERY 70 RAIII 4 speed Judge in this condition for even $40k.

For what it is worth, no , the car was not a #1, 100pt show car, but it was also not represented as such. It WAS a 100% numbers matching and original component car, and I mean ALL numbers, distributor, engine, heads, carb, radiator, water pump, alternator, starter, brake calipers,etc...the only "wrong" bits were the GM repo fan shroud (corner missing) and a new windshield to replace the one my painter fell on and cracked (don't ask,you don't want to know). It was a 36k original mile car that I did a nice driver resto on, all original panels, detailed undercarriage with NO undercoating and all correct finishes, original wheels, super strong fresh motor, all new busings, SS lines, etc.,a truly GREAT and strong car that I'd have sold to anybody. The same can not be said of most cars sold at auction, hell, the ones I buy usually can't make it to the truck!

So, if you would be so kind, don't talk out of class. If my Judge wasn't worth the $47,500 paid for it, sold NO RESERVE with no jacking or games at a live auction at 9:45 PM,on a rainy Friday night, where would you think a more realistic market price could be found?

By the way, the white/red 70 Judge Convert (M21 , 4.33 car) on display at Barrett-Jackson near the main tent that is a 3 time GTOAA Nat'l champ is, IMO, not as nice of a car as the hardtop I sold. It was a show car, but couldn't "dance" like the hardtop.The convert is also my car, so I feel safe talking about it as well.

Don't mean to piss anybody off, but I feel I have a pretty good knowledge of what the car was and was not since I owned it, restored it, and was there selling it. BUT, by all means, if you have one you think is just as nice and worth less, call me! I already regret selling the one I did. Couldn't duplicate it for the same $42k I got net.

But then again, I could always buy a bogus Z-28 for $123k, a hot rod GT500 for $286k, or any number of fakey-dos for 2-3x the money.And what about the 64-67 GTO converts that were ALL NOM, shined up cars with that sleazy "get ready for auction look" that all brought over $60k?

Regards,
Colin

[Jeff H]

So what's the story on the bogus JL8 car? Inquiring minds want to know? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[njsteve]

Ouch! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifIt's scary to think what these things are going for now. Interesting, that it pulled more $$ than the 70 Hemicuda. In the past the B-body Hemi Mopars have gone for less than the E-body Hemi Mopars, with the exception of the Cuda and Challenger Hemi ragtops. There is something to be said for the enjoyment factor of the bigger cars. Having had Cudas and Chargers, the Chargers are a much better riding car. And they have a trunk the size of the Cuda's engine compartment! As for rarity, Chrysler made 112 Hemi Charger R/T's in 70 (56 4 spds and 56 autos) vs. 652 of the 70 Hemicudas. I guess if I thought about it more, I wouldn't drive mine. Now I have to call my insurance guy and refigure the value on ours (It's an R/T-SE, which breaks the numbers down into the single digits. (4 four speeds and 9 automatics) - kind of like a R/S-Z28: a luxury trim option on the performance option. Thanks for the update.

[csx289]

I think Charley pretty well covered it on the other thread.Made up car, bogus P-O-P, less than reputable seller with a really good attorney.

Oh yeah, BTW, Barrett-Jackson does not check paperwork or history, only cares if the car is shiny and you have the title and balls enough to let it rip no reserve! See no evil, hear no evil - and buyer beware because "all representations are the sellers, and not Barrett-Jacksons". What does that tell you?

Regards,
Colin

[Jeff H]

That's what I was telling people at work who saw some of the auction coverage. BJ does not verify any of the cars and it's buyer beware. They were all surprised and thought it was "The" big auction because they stood behind the vehicles.

[Bandit]

Congrats on your record selling Judge Colin.
I did not mean any disrespect. Please do not take it that way. I personally just think its high, just my opinion. I have had a few Judge's myself, not basket cases either. I have been following them on a daily basis for many years now.
I guess I will just have to pay a bit more for the next one. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I have seen pics of the White Judge convert a few months back. Looks really nice. Has a proven track record too.

[Stefano]

So What did you buy?

[DaJudge]

Steve, I'll take all the RA IV Judges you got if they are like your old Orbit Orange car for $50K. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[csx289]

I didn't buy a thing at B-J (unlike The Lillard), but I did buy a 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix with the D500 305HP Big Block at the Silver auction the prior week.

Very cool car, I bought it because it is the only one I have ever seen! It is the car on the HMN 2003 calendar for October, and it was in SIA magazine in 2000.

Push-button trans, and it chirps the tires on upshifts! Plus, we discovered that when driving home from B-J after a few drinks that the car actually drove BETTER if I took my hands off of the wheel and let IT drive - at 80 mph!

I think I saw Charley pedaling some freaky looking bicycle in the parking lot, but it was raining, and well, those drinks.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

Colin...I want to see a pic of that Phoenix...I looked at Silver and couldn't find it...you have a link or pic ?

[csx289]

Charley might have one...if not, I'll post it when I get home. The car is in a trailer heading to Milwaukee as we speak. I suppose Hemmings might have it posted? Maybe under Special Interest Autos index?


CC

[Belair62]

Thats a real oddball......

[Charley Lillard]

It really does chirp the tires at upshift into second. Cool car that will probably outrun my Yale.

[Belair62]

where is the pic Charley ?

[Charley Lillard]

Sorry, no pic.

[Bandit]

Hey Dajudge...
Did we meet before? I would definetly remember a Black 70 Judge Ram Air IV. Thanks for the kind words about the Orbit Orange Judge I had. I am first in line to buy it back http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Fhakya]

About those Ford Drag team cars...What kind of condition were they in? Was the white one the '70 w/ Centerlines pictured in the B-J adds in the past couple months of magazine advertisements? Off hand does anyone know the auction #'s on those cars? I love the vintage drag stuff!

[Jeff H]

The Ford Drag Team cars were kind of rough. You could see decals under the paint and the paint was all checked/cracked. They looked like they were pulled straight off the track. Definitely needed restorations.

[70 copo]

The cars were originally from the Holman-Moody Stroppe shop. Both were rough, one was much worse the the other- right down to the white spray paint on the quarter (over the rust). Lots #730 and #731 As I recall. One was a 428 car, the other had a 460. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

Phil

[GOAT72]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey Dajudge...
Did we meet before? I would definetly remember a Black 70 Judge Ram Air IV. Thanks for the kind words about the Orbit Orange Judge I had. I am first in line to buy it back http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Steve,
This is the "O-O" Judge on the cover of "GTO: The Great One", correct?
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

I have often said and thought – after hearing you'd sold it – that you must've hit a bad period in your life where your common sense got seized-up like an old Ferd starter and someone needed to tap you on the ol' noggin a few times to break it free.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Just what possessed you to sell what is very possibly the most attractive musclecar ever photo'd in a book!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Anyway, I'd like to see you own it again. Best of luck!

~McGoat72 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Muscle Car Jon]

I believe one of those drag cars was advertised for $150,000! Quite a hit on price if it only sold for under $30,000! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Bandit]

Yes that was my Judge on the cover and inside. It also was used for the Peachstate model. I have often "kicked" myself for selling it. I have first dibs on it when the owner decides to part with it. See pic attached.

[GOAT72]

Barret-Jackson posted the auction results.

Maybe they've been up for a few days, but I didn't see them posted 'til now.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/auctionresults/common/salesresults.asp?auctionid=48

Kinda makes you wanna go dig a basket-case 'Cuda out of the snow and mud right away, doesn't it?
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif
GO PATRIOTS!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

~Goat72

[GTO_DON]

ALL THE PRICES THE CARS SOLD FOR INCLUDE THE BUYERS 8% COMMISSION http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[jfkheat]

Charley, here is an Ebay auction I thought you may be interested in. It is a motorcycle buyers guide that covers 1903-1936 motorcycles, including the Yale.
James

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2461811190&category=34 236

[Charley Lillard]

Thanks.