[flynbuick14]

Jimmy's $150K GSx at that sold at BJ this month was NOT a frame off resto. There has never been a real frame off concours stage 1, 4 speed GSX through the BJ auction. Not many Buick (or Olds) owners want to risk the loss of their car at a no reserve auction. I have been to BJ. With the exception of the recent Ramchargers car owner, they do not show you on the tube the numerous disappointed sellers. The emphasize how great it is that they no longer allow reserve cars to enter but neglect to mention this can be catastrophic for unwary sellers who think all cars will ton it.

Also quite a few nice 1970 GSX and Stage 1 convertibles have brought 200-300K at private sales. Some of the convertibles were unrestored. I have some familiarity with the Olds W30 sales too. At private sales many Olds W30s have brought $200-300K. On the other hand at the BJ auction about $100K is tops for an Olds muscle car. So the Olds owners with the best cars, just like the Buick stage 1 owners, will not participate at the BJ auction. It is more of a Ford , Chevrolet and specialty car auction.