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So far a grand total of 23 3rd gen's go up for auction at Mecum and Barrett Jackson in January. Most are still early in the auction, but a nice showing and a good mix.
Don Prudhomme's funny car is one of them.
List includes
2 TTA's
3 GTA's
9 IROC's and Z28's
1 1LE with low miles
a half a dozen convertible's among them.
From: *member since 1999, I think - just can't remember my old name, and the big site crash...*
Car: 89 GTA ASC Conv., Prev: 89 GTA 6.3L
Engine: 5.7L L98 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 Automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.27:1 w/ JG1 Options:B2L, N10, U1A
Re: 3rd Gen's a plenty up for auction at Mecum and BJ
Originally Posted by ev305tpi
There is a 90 ZR1, 96 GS, and a couple GNXs being sold on Saturday at BJ so I think that's a good thing in terms of placement of 80s and 90s cars.
Wonder how those will do...? GS has been soft compared to 10 years ago during their surge. The ZR-1 is a decent buy right now, but who knows if they will ever take off in "collector" values. GNX has done exceptional. Probably will remain as such.
Re: 3rd Gen's a plenty up for auction at Mecum and BJ
Originally Posted by Big&BadGTA
Wonder how those will do...? GS has been soft compared to 10 years ago during their surge. The ZR-1 is a decent buy right now, but who knows if they will ever take off in "collector" values. GNX has done exceptional. Probably will remain as such.
The GS is a convertible with the most desirable red interior and under 100 Miles, I think it’ll do really well. The zr1 is a 90 with about 400 miles. Gorgeous car but there are a number of them out there with that kind of mileage (like TTAs) so it’ll be interesting to see. One of the GNXs is number 003, first available to the public so I bet that will set records 👍
Mecum descriptions aren't worth much. My car previously sold there in 2010 and the seller described it as having 1LE brakes (wrong), Power hatch release (wrong), Power window defogger (wrong), Power windows (wrong), Power door locks (Wrong). The descriptions are provided by the seller, and Mecum puts a disclaimer at the bottom. Your best bet is to inspect the car in person.
From: *member since 1999, I think - just can't remember my old name, and the big site crash...*
Car: 89 GTA ASC Conv., Prev: 89 GTA 6.3L
Engine: 5.7L L98 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 Automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.27:1 w/ JG1 Options:B2L, N10, U1A
Re: 3rd Gen's a plenty up for auction at Mecum and BJ
Originally Posted by KMK454
Mecum descriptions aren't worth much. My car previously sold there in 2010 and the seller described it as having 1LE brakes (wrong), Power hatch release (wrong), Power window defogger (wrong), Power windows (wrong), Power door locks (Wrong). The descriptions are provided by the seller, and Mecum puts a disclaimer at the bottom. Your best bet is to inspect the car in person.
Auction houses have a duty and obligation to fact check. Any excuse is just that, an excuse.
But I know what you mean, the reliance on owners is astounding.
Re: 3rd Gen's a plenty up for auction at Mecum and BJ
Originally Posted by Big&BadGTA
Auction houses have a duty and obligation to fact check. Any excuse is just that, an excuse.
But I know what you mean, the reliance on owners is astounding.
Their own disclaimer states this:
Information found on the website is presented as advance information for the auction lot. Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Mecum Auction does not verify, warrant or guarantee this information. The lot and information presented at auction on the auction block supersedes any previous descriptions or information. Mecum is not responsible for information that may be changed or updated prior to the auction. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the lot at the auction site prior to the auction.
Re: 3rd Gen's a plenty up for auction at Mecum and BJ
They are still adding more 3rd Gens at Mecum. When I started the thread, there was 14 of them. Now they are up to 17. Barrett Jackson has added another one as well and has 10 up for grabs.
