Reggie's Cars at Auction

[AutoInsane]

On page 19 of the 'Dupont Registry' there is a full page ad for Reggies Cars that will be for sale at the Barrett Jackson Auction:

1969 ZL-1 (#51) Dover White w/ Blue interior
1968 Yenko Camaro 4 spd, Red/Vinyl Top
1969 Yenko Chevelle Auto
1970 Yenko Deuce LT-1 Original Paint and Interior

http://www.reggiejackson.com/auto-auction/index.cfm

[GRB]

You must be talking about the Jan. issue. There is no such thing in the Dec issue. Nor do I see #51 listed on his site. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

[Chevy454]

Cool cowl-plenum setup on his Chevelle...was that a factory optino in '69? What a great looking car! Anyone have any more info on this car, like it's history, if it's original/restored, etc?

[Rat_Pack]

Rob, that sounds like Carl Dwiggins old Chevelle. He had added the cowl plenum years ago and that is the only Yenko Chevelle that I have ever seen with it. It was featured in the June 1988 Car Craft..............RatPack......................

[NWYENKO]

Just because they are REGGIE cars is their value enhanced? IMO REGGIE is just a dealer, roller that has the funds to try to play the market. I don't really think he knows or gives a rip about these cars!!! I have tried to have casual conversations about these cars with him and found him to be a complete jerk!! All he wanted to know was what I thought they were worth. I honestly don't think of him as a "Car Guy" It might be a powerplay for him, who knows?? Jim [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif[/img] I apologize for sounding so negative, but this aura about a "REGGIE" car just bugs me!!

I can't imagine how many tire-kickers and BS'ers he has encountered over the years. I personally had never seen a Reggie car in person, until Holub's new acquisitions. They are all very nice cars. Is it a business, or hobby? Both I would say, not just him, but most of us. I have heard he has in excess of 125 cars. Rumor has it he is selling off some cars due to a new business venture. I just acquired a fathom green, 42k unrestored Copo camaro that he owned for 7 years in the 80's. Heavily documented. Gentleman I purchased the car from has had it stored for 13 years. Is it worth more because it was his? Can't hurt, makes for good conversation. To me, because my business is in the sports industry, and my 4 boys play ball, it is neat. In fact, my 16 year old is going to learn to drive a stick in this very car! Hope the clutch is in good order! [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[whitetop]

NWYENKO
Super Chevy magazine back in the mid '80's under Doug Marion portayed Reggie as the "Cat's Meow" of the musclecar world. Reggie even had his own musclecar column. I think it was titled something like "Ask Reggie". I just came back from an automotive museum during vacation and the owner was collecting the money to get in. Had the personality of a cinder block and a disposition of a bear. Maybe I caught him on a bad day. He was another of Marion's Super Chevy "Golden Boy's" of years past.
Dave

[AutoInsane]

Yes it is the January issue.... the Zl-1 is in the ad in the magazine, I didnt ssee it on the web site either

[GRB]

My interest is not in a Reggie car but a Lamar car. Lamar worked on my hot-rods in the 60s and early 70s and I wouldn't mind getting Lamar's #51 in the fold. If you were a hot rodder in the 60s in this area you know Lamar Walden was and still is the man. I am not, however, interested in adding $50k to someone's fortunes for sentimental reasons.

[bbdon]

I visited Reggie's museum a couple of years ago, our whole car club went and it was free. We were there for hours, had a full tour and asked a lot of questions. My impression was overwhelmingly positive, everyone had a great time and learned a lot. The cars were all nice, but he did have a few too many for the space available. I wish I had that problem, but it looks like he is taking care of that now. I never did get to meet him in person, but I don't think that he is just in this for the money, he clearly loves his cars.