Re: barrett jackson
Car collecting runs in cycles and B-J actually got started dealing with antiques and older Euro cars. As the Muscle Car craze took off and the prices of antiques and Euro sports cars softened, they moved more in that direction, and rightfully so (it is a business after all). But looking at the prices fetched at various RM auctions in recent months - like the 1911 Oldsmobile that was completely original and totally rusted with rotted tires, etc that sold for $1.6 million (yes, in that condition) - and the several older Ferraris that have recently sold at well over $2.5 million I think the tide is turning once again. I also think B-J sort of missed the boat on the changing trend. They had very few antiques and Euro cars this year (that horribly worn but completely original 1911 sell price was equal to the highest seller at B-J over the weekend remember!!) but instead had all that crazy Monster Garage crap and.......Robosaurus. Robosaurus??? Seriously??
I have always enjoyed watching coverage of this event but I think this year they may have jumped the shark.