Thirdgens at Barrett Jackson Northeast 6/27/19-6/29/19

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Jul 3, 2019 | 09:11 AM

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT

Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

Re: Thirdgens at Barrett Jackson Northeast 6/27/19-6/29/19

It actually gets me excited that maybe it is time to really start working hard on my 89 Formula 350 convertible... I might be able to Auction it off for a decent amount now.... Now should I install front 1LE brakes or not???

Jul 3, 2019 | 02:21 PM

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Car: 1991 Camaro B4C

Engine: 305

Transmission: T-5

Axle/Gears: 3.42

Re: Thirdgens at Barrett Jackson Northeast 6/27/19-6/29/19

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Originally Posted by PurelyPMD

The Formula had 1336XX miles on it and the Z28 had 61,XXX (don't really know) miles on it. The Formula I only had 30 or so miles on so couldn't really speak to it's performance or long term driveability. The Z28 I had over 1000 miles on and it's been my fair weather driver for years. Those miles include driving to, driving on and driving home from Lime Rock Park for a track day where I spanked it...like I had a trailer in the paddock. It almost made it home too but the alternator had decided at some point that it didn't like 6000 RPM and quit working and the battery gave up when it got dark. All of that got fixed after the track day, prior to it, a set of NOS 1LE front calipers got mounted, new hoses, new bearings all new brake fluid and power steering fluid. That car I would have taken cross country without blinking.

With more money in the room, I think they would have rung the bell.

I think the auction result is great - clean, honest cars with some mileage and easily correctable needs (headliner) are starting to bring more money. Five years ago, we'd all be predicting $10-15k tops due to mileage and the fact that the cars aren't in 1000 point concourse condition.

Interestingly, I think this 'bird and 1LE are great examples of the best cars you can buy right now - you can drive and enjoy them, they'll still look good at a show or cruise night, and they're not depreciating anymore unless you do something stupid to them.