Motion Converted Vette/Ebay

[Belair62]

There were pics of this car somewhere before it got painted Fathom I thought...

[livettes]

TCM classics in Mountain Home Arkansas had this car for sale last fall for $175,000. In my opinion he trusted Barrett Jackson to get this amount in a no reserve auction and they failed miserably. It is my understanding the car brought $95,000 at the Palm Beach Auction in April,I am not sure if the current owner is who purchased the car at such a bargain.

[shor]

I too got the impression the motion at barrett was rushed.
It seemed like bidding was still going strong when the hammer came down

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
There was not a official set time for any car. The estimated time for the Motion was later than estimated. Two of the ones that missed it were very close to being there on time. But when you hear the gavel bang down it is too late.

I felt the car was RUSHED through with little fanfair by unknowledgeable auctioneers that had little or no interest in seeing it bring top dollar. Wham bang and it was off the floor and out the door. It will sure make me think twice about using their service if I ever auction one of mine off.

I don't know how to describe it but the entire bidding floor all got up and left it seemed after the Olds went through. None of the cars after it brought top dollar. Odd I just don't know how to describe it.

Pantera

[/ QUOTE ]

Larry...you described it perfectly...We and a few other Y-Net members there noticed that they didn't give a crap about that car. while I was out front taking the pictures of the car as it was going into the ramp area...one of the announcers was trying to figure out what he was going to say about the car...and none of it was correct.

It was rushed across the platform and misrepresented by the Barrett Jackson annoucing crew...but I guess that's the price that you pay and the chance that you take...when you deal with them.

[Belair62]

I've seen them do that with several cars...next thing you know its driving off the stage !! There is no comparing the Gold car and the 68 car though...

[dreemz]

My understanding is this is not a Baldwin invoiced car but rather Motion modified. I think the money would be good at 175K. Is there documentation regardig the paint scheme?

[koolcars]

Hello, I am the current owner of the 1968 Motion Corvette and yes, I was the winning bidder at the Barrett-Jackson auction in W. Palm Bch. The bid was 95,000 plus 8% auction fee, 102,600 total. I was also in Scottsdale in January and was unsuccessful in my bids on the gold '69 GT. I was guessing that car would have brought $250,000 or better. My bid was in at $110,000 when the bidding stalled, I thought it might be my lucky day but a few new bidders jumped in - so much for that. Regarding the color question, the car has been Fathom Blue since restoration. The most recent article in Corvette Enthusiast chose to make the car appear green, they are a sister publication to Musclecar Enthusiast, Musclecar published a similar story using photos from the same shoot - I guess they wanted a different look???. CONCERNING DOCUMENTATION and the lack of photos of stated documentation on my ebay auction. I would think members of this sight would especially appreciate and understand photos of documentation being withheld from an ebay auction. Think about it, if someone was out to forge a car, having easy access to such items would be ideal! Several years ago I listed my 1971 Baldwin/Motion Camaro on ebay, I refrained from displaying the documentation on that car as well. That Camaro was featured in a MuscleCar Review story titled "The Beast From Back East" (red/white stripe car). This car was formerly from the John Scanelli Collection of Norfolk, VA. and also used by Ertl for a 1/18th scale diecast model. By the way, if the current owner of this car is a member I'd love to talk to him. Back to the 'Vette - I will have this Corvette at the Mecum Auction this Saturday May 28th to be auctioned @ 11:00 a.m. - FAIR WARNING, YOU ALL KNOW WHAT I'VE GOT IN IT - I PLAN TO SELL! I DO NOT COLLECT - CAN'T AFFORD TOO!

[COPO]

I bought the Red '71 BM Camaro from Koolcars several years back after an ebay deadbeat bidder didn't follow through. It was a very smooth transactions with no problems. The car was nice and accurately described and Koolcars was very professional and easy to deal with. Later, I needed to sell the car to pay for a '69 BM Camaro. I wish I still had the '71 as it was a great car. I sold the '71 to a collector in Maryland who sold it a few years later to a guy in Idaho. That's the last I heard about the car.

[Mr70]

Welcome koolcars
I should be attending Mecum this weekend,and look forward to seeing this incredible Corvette and possibly meeting you as well.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

So, do we know when it was converted, what dealer it was from, etc... I see the point of not posting the Rosen letter, but with Motion cars, that's the only proof!