Another WIW thread, Now with Pictures '75 Duster 360, A63 interior

4mulas said
My last thought that I'd like to share here today is that I truly wonder why so many seem to knock Auction houses like Barrett Jackson, Mecum, etc.... I'm greatful they exist for many reasons. Two being, one that they help connect enthusiasts with product which helps keep the passion of muscle cars going for everyone in many way, without the desire there would be no market, no aftermarket manufacturers and no retailers to sell me the restoration parts I do want, and the other reason is they help people like me get the maximum for my ride when I want to sell making investing money into my muscle car a viable option

I admit to have never attended BJ, I have seen it on TV a few times. (choke) why most people in this HOBBY detest BJ??? why?? cause we feel it is responsible for the general trend of people wanting idiot prices for project cars. and even cars restored to some degree (many time thrown together crap for BJ $$).... personally do I have a problem with anyone getting top dollar, a HIGH price for their totally restore wonderful example of their model? NO.... ore power to them. BUT we hobbiest want to buy unrestored cars for what their true value is, example: some flipper buys a 68 Satelitte and does the "resto: job on it to sale at BJ....ie: roadrunner clone. this car I BET will never bring as much $$ anywhere else, anytime, ever as it does at BJ. the guy back out in the real work sees this inflated price and figures his POS sat. ,, that is not even a decent parts car! is worth many $$$ !!??? if BJ keeps our desire for these old Mopars alive, then something is missing.

think a bout this. it basically costs the same to restore, say a 340 73 duster that it does a 69 440 charger rt, the difference is basically the cost of the PROJECT CAR. and which car will bring a lot more at sale time? the charger... if $$$ invested vs what the sale of your mopar is high up on your priority list, smart money goes to pickng the right ar to put $$ in to start with.

fact is the vast majority of people here on FABO, are into the hobby for its true hobby value, the investor types are gravitated to the E body and more desirable B bodies.

it is great if a person can spend $25000 to restore a car ( have it restored) and then find out it will only bring $12000.