97 Cab for $75,600 at Barrett-Jackson
01-21-2006, 12:27 PM
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I don't think it is a misprint. I have seen the car both at the auction and at the local dealer. It looks like new, but isn't particularly unique. And it has the chrome wheels...
All of the pcars that have been sold have been going for outragous prices. A 91 C2 Targa for $38K?! The 930 for $50k something! It was nice, but not that nice.
I always enjoy going over to the auction, but it is all about American Muscle cars. I did not even see a car that I wanted, except for thoes Mercedes Gullwings!
All of the pcars that have been sold have been going for outragous prices. A 91 C2 Targa for $38K?! The 930 for $50k something! It was nice, but not that nice.
I always enjoy going over to the auction, but it is all about American Muscle cars. I did not even see a car that I wanted, except for thoes Mercedes Gullwings!
01-21-2006, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mo
There was one "beige" interior and it was called cashmere for 993's. Savannah beige started with 996's..
01-21-2006, 01:29 PM
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If that price is accurate, then great for the seller. But really, it's not a "collector's" car so what's the point. Not only is that TT money (and not a thrashed TT at that), but the only thing this car will ever be good for is sitting. Put miles on it and you're compromising your "investment." Not to mention that even if you maintain it's pristine/low-mile condition, the model itself dictates that it will never be a high $$ car in the future. I suppose if one really "wants" one that nice, it's his dough. I just don't understand it ...but then again, there are lots of things I don't understand. 
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01-23-2006, 03:31 AM
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I had an accepted offer of $55kto the seller for the car and decided I didn't like the aero kit and the extremely low mileage. Also decided to get a coupe. The owner (different than the seller) had only driven the car a couple times over the last 2 years. The seller wouldn't budge off of $55k has he felt he certainly would recieve at least $60k at the auction. Boy did I blow that one!
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01-23-2006, 10:28 AM
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B-J Scottsdale auction had 7000-8000 cars submitted, for them to select about 1100 to sell, so unless you have a very unique or low mileage or .... well, their choice.
Slight correction to previous post - add 8% buyer commission to the hammer price. Hammer price on the 993 was $70K.
The SELLER also gets to pay 8% commission... and remember that they have gone to all No Reserve cars so you do take some risk depending on what day you schedule your car and which bidders are there at the time that want it....
I have really gotten into watching the auction the last few years. The detailed education on so many cars is great and when you get into Saturday prime-time, just to see these guys over-pay for cars that they "must" have and they will not let themselves get out-bid on TV.
(Yes, I watched - either live or taped - all 33 hours of coverage this year. I got a lot done in the garage while I was watching until midnight Sat night.)
Some folks are buying for collections or museums. Amazing to watch one guy buy a car for $1.0M+, then another $500K, and then buy at least six cars (and get outbid on a few other multi-million dollar ones...
Examples that shock people:
$ 2.0 million for a 1970 Hemi Cuda Conv (1 of 14), and yes..... add $ 160,000 buyer commission on top of that...
Slight correction to previous post - add 8% buyer commission to the hammer price. Hammer price on the 993 was $70K.
The SELLER also gets to pay 8% commission... and remember that they have gone to all No Reserve cars so you do take some risk depending on what day you schedule your car and which bidders are there at the time that want it....
I have really gotten into watching the auction the last few years. The detailed education on so many cars is great and when you get into Saturday prime-time, just to see these guys over-pay for cars that they "must" have and they will not let themselves get out-bid on TV.
(Yes, I watched - either live or taped - all 33 hours of coverage this year. I got a lot done in the garage while I was watching until midnight Sat night.)
Some folks are buying for collections or museums. Amazing to watch one guy buy a car for $1.0M+, then another $500K, and then buy at least six cars (and get outbid on a few other multi-million dollar ones...
Examples that shock people:
$ 2.0 million for a 1970 Hemi Cuda Conv (1 of 14), and yes..... add $ 160,000 buyer commission on top of that...
01-23-2006, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by pjconner
All of the pcars that have been sold have been going for outragous prices. A 91 C2 Targa for $38K?!
Jay
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01-23-2006, 06:22 PM
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B-J is all about people with wayyy too much money bidding against each other to see who will "win" the car...in no way, shape, or form is it even close to market. Over on the 356 board, everyone is talking about this regular old 356A Convertible, in 'Nice driver' condition, that sold at $125K the other night.....Perfect, concours Speedsters trade hands at less than that oftentimes.
The 356 that was sold is probably worth $50-$60K...so basically there are people with lots of money who think a lot more with their hearts [or some other part below the belt], and not their heads. Nonetheless, it is fun to watch the bidding wars on some of the cars [especially if you are the seller I'm sure!!]
The 356 that was sold is probably worth $50-$60K...so basically there are people with lots of money who think a lot more with their hearts [or some other part below the belt], and not their heads. Nonetheless, it is fun to watch the bidding wars on some of the cars [especially if you are the seller I'm sure!!]
