First timer going to Barrett-Jackson next week at Mohegan and Im already stressed lol I have been doing some research and I'm not sure great deals can be had? I think the 10% buyers premium throws a large monkey wrench into the deal aspect. Another dilemma is the auction order. I have funds for only one purchase so having my heart set on one vehicle over another is offset by the auction order. Im thinking, I need to come up with an opportunity /desire/ probability calculation lol Comments , advice? Anyone else going?
Not sure i can go as this will also be the aston AMOC gathering over lyme rock i check the car at auction and have seen several good catch but as you said, the question is about getting a good to fair price as it will be a first BJ auction in the north east
That's exactly what you need to do. In a way you have to rank the cars based on value and then determine how the order alters your preference for keeping your money in your pocket vs. spending it knowing another opportunity is still around the corner.
From what I've observed on TV, there appear to be certain times at the auction when the room isn't so packed and bidding isn't so fierce. Maybe you can research this factor a bit or other FChatters can comment from experience when the bid competition is not so stiff. Then overlay the anticipated times for the cars you are interested in over the slack times to see if there are any hits and plan your bidding strategy accordingly. Good luck.
I'm staying a couple nights, and stressing over taking the Cali or not relative to parking. Last time I took an fcar to Foxwoods Hotel they were ok w leaving it out front as opposed to garage,, I do not know about Mohegan. I just can't help getting Ferris Bueller movie out of my head,, even though my car is no where as valuable in the market it is to me,,,
There was an 82 308 (yellow/black) but it wasn't on the Friday list. Unless Saturday is different, there is hardly any Italian inventory.
I think it's 99.9% American cars. I saw one XJS, one SL AMG and one Datsun or Toyota truck, and that's about it for foreign makes.
I am too cheap to buy a car at auction, I could not handle the 10% buyer's premium. Heck I don't buy cars in CT to avoid the B.S. $400-1,000 dealer fees allowed by law and not allowed in NY. ;-) Good luck.
The first car on the block Friday was an M3 convertible. I think I saw a Lancia on the list but that's about it! As far as crowds go, even on a Friday, it was sold out and PACKED.
Have to add 10% to the hammer price . Here's the yellow Ferrari, a guy sitting near me said he heard the car was miss firing, he thought it needed at least $10k in service Image Unavailable, Please Login
There are a few f-cars in this one, from the website: Lot 624.1 - 1982 FERRARI 308 GTSI TARGA Rare color. Original California car with one owner from new. All documentation from new, including original Window Sticker, all books, records and tools. 2.9-liter engine with 5-speed manual transmission. Lot 638.1 - 1990 FERRARI TESTAROSSA Rare Giallo Yellow over black leather. Well documented, clean CARFAX, major service with new clutch in 2013 and just received a fresh belt service within the past 30 days. All books and tools. 4.9-liter engine with 5-speed manual transmission. Lot 647 - 1986 FERRARI 328 GTS TARGA Stunning 328 Targa in traditional Rosso Corsa Red over tan interior. Full service history from new and records for major services show the exemplary service the car has received. It features a 3185cc V8 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. Lot 649 - 1988 FERRARI TESTAROSSA Matching-numbers 5.0-liter 12-cylinder engine with 5-speed manual transmission. Fresh 30,000-mile engine-out service with timing belts. Has original leather pouch with tools and spare wheel. Lot 653 - 2013 FERRARI F12 BERLINETTA The fastest road-going prancing horse-badged supercar ever. 0-60 in 3 seconds. Top speed of 211 miles per hour. Power comes from a 730hp 6.3-liter V12 mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with F1-style paddle shifters. Lot 655 - 1989 FERRARI TESTAROSSA This striking Italian exotic has a rare color combination, 5-speed manual transmission and a 4.9-liter V12 engine. 23,584 actual miles per service records, including the 15,000-mile major service. The performance exhaust is by Tubi from Maranello, Italy. Lot 659 - 1979 FERRARI 512 BB KOENIG SPECIAL Very rare 1979 Ferrari 512 BB. Full legal U.S. DOT paperwork. Only 20,200 kilometers, about 12,500 original miles (mileage not indicated on title). Always serviced at a Ferrari Dealership. Same owner for the last 18 years. 5-speed manual transmission. Lot 664 - 1979 FERRARI 512 BB This 1979 Ferrari 512 BB Berlinetta Boxer features a 5.0-liter V12 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. The example offered is the later 512 BB model, one of 929 produced between 1976 and 1981. Lot 665.1 - 1967 FERRARI 330 GT 2+2 Ground-up restoration to concours condition. Factory 5-speed car with established history from new in the Ferrari 330 Registry. Leather interior, in the original red color. Includes, books, extensive receipts and tools. From the Wilson Collection. Lot 682 - 2012 FERRARI 458 SPIDER This Corsa Red 458 Spider does 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 198 mph. Only 1,550 actual miles. Motivating this Italian exotic is a 4.5-liter V8 that produces 562hp, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Lot 684 - 1984 FERRARI 512 BBI Original California car delivered in October 1983 to Ferrari of Walnut Creek. Includes BAR sticker. 17,592 km (10,931 original miles). Recent full major service including new TRX tires. Books and tools. 4.9-liter engine with 5-speed manual transmission. Lot 704 - 1991 FERRARI 348 TS TARGA Outstanding example, just wrapping up a thorough major service and cosmetic freshening, with just 12,500 actual miles. Unique Rosso Corsa Red over Crema color combination; features a 3,405cc V8 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. Lot 725 - 1985 FERRARI 308 GTS QV CONVERTIBLE All original, complete set of books and records with matching numbers. Features a 2.8-liter V8 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. Ferrari Red with tan leather interior piped in red leather. Clean CARFAX. Lot 747 - 1997 FERRARI F-355 SPIDER 375hp V8 engine with five valves per cylinder, 6-speed manual transmission, custom 18" wheels, tool kit with original tire inflator and Ferrari car cover. Clean CARFAX showing maintenance history. Lot 758 - 1988 FERRARI GTS SPYDER Finished in Rosso Corsa Red with tan leather interior, this Ferrari had a major service completed in August 2015. It is a late-1988 production car with ABS brakes. It's powered by a 3.2-liter engine with 5-speed manual transmission. Title in transit. The 1990 Testarossa did not sell at $118k. 1986 328 GTS just sold at $82k.
For those not watching... (The red testa went for $130k) Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
yeah. another form of forced tipping. Whatever fee should always be build in the selling price so we know what we buy from the get go. CT by the way should also stop fleecing dealers to sustain their waste of money and let dealers compete with other states without having to charge for what the state may charge. I also am not looking in CT, my own state when buying cars and it is a shame to have to do this.
