Gone To Barrett-Jackson - NCRS Discussion Boards

Gone To Barrett-Jackson

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • David Van Weele

    Gone To Barrett-Jackson

    Well the time finally came, this morning I put the Z06 that I have owned for 42+ years on the transported to Scottsdale. I had a hard time during the final drive on to the lift and up the ramps. The driver saw that I was still in love with this car so he bent company rules and let me drive it all the way on the trailer.
    The car looked ready for one final show, I put on the orginal tires, cleaner up the under carriage, put on the original shock absorbers, waxed up the paint and sent him on his way. The next time I will see him is at Barrett Jackson. I will get to spend the last week with my friend of 42 years before parting company one last time. I hope who ever buys the car will have as much enjoyment as I did and I hope he cares as much for the car as I did.
    Life goes on but I know it will hard every time I see the empty space in my hangar, I just know this is the right time to part ways. My old bones just are not up to the care he deserves.
    I will be selling my parts collection over the next few months, I have started complying a list, email me if anyone is interested in getting a copy.
  • Patrick H.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • December 1, 1989
    • 11608

    #2
    Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

    David,

    Some part of me understands why you're selling it, while a part of me thinks you're nuts. I'm sure you understand.

    All the best at B-J in a couple of weeks. I hope the car goes while there's TV coverage so that we can watch it.

    Patrick
    Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
    71 "deer modified" coupe
    72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
    2008 coupe
    Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

    Comment

    • Philip C.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • December 1, 1984
      • 1117

      #3
      Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

      Hi Dave I cant believe it was fall of 1987 we were at the Mystic show.Good luck at Barrett, Hope to see ya in FL. Phil 8063

      Comment

      • Dave F.
        Very Frequent User
        • June 30, 2004
        • 443

        #4
        Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

        David,

        Sorry to hear about this. Good luck at the auction though.

        -Dave

        Comment

        • Gary #41345

          #5
          Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

          Looking for a partner? I would be willing to split any profit you may realize while assuming the 1/2 share of any loss you may occur Good Luck... hope it makes the televised portion so we can see the results first hand.

          Comment

          • Larry S.
            Very Frequent User
            • August 31, 2000
            • 356

            #6
            Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

            Sir I wish you the best of luck with you sale.We all know when the time is wright to sell so dont secound guess your decision.

            Comment

            • Donald M.
              Expired
              • December 1, 1984
              • 498

              #7
              Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

              Dave, Did you ever stop to think that your Z06 might possibly be the only "real" high-dollar car at B-J this year?

              Comment

              • Steve D.
                Expired
                • February 1, 2002
                • 990

                #8
                Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

                Dave
                If it was mine, I'd hold on to it and take it with me when I go. In a thousand years or so, it would give the archaeologists something to write about.

                Good luck at B-J.

                Steve

                Comment

                • Mike E.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • February 28, 1975
                  • 5134

                  #9
                  Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

                  Dave,
                  Thanks for sharing. I completely understand what you're experiencing. I sold my 62 Gulf Oil racer 4 years ago right now. I'd only had it for 22 years, researched it, restored it, raced it, showed it, and read about it in books and mags. I, too, knew it was time--had some health issues at the time and was thinking about my wife's financial future. My health has straightened out and I am fine. Do I miss it? Every day! Was it the right thing to do? Absolutely! Good luck--yours is a very special car!!!
                  Mike Ernst

                  Comment

                  • Ken K.
                    Expired
                    • May 31, 1999
                    • 235

                    #10
                    Re: Barrett-Jackson Lot Number??

                    What is the auction "Lot Number"? So we can all be watching for it. Good Luck and fun out there.. Ken

                    Comment

                    • Robert E.
                      Expired
                      • April 1, 2004
                      • 398

                      #11
                      Is This Your Car?

                      I wish you luck at B-J.

                      Robert
                      41801




                      Z-06

                      Comment

                      • Joseph T.
                        Expired
                        • April 30, 1976
                        • 2074

                        #12
                        Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

                        David..best of luck..enjoy the moment!

                        Regards,

                        Joe

                        Comment

                        • Chas Kingston

                          #13
                          Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

                          Mike --
                          Your thinking was much like mine when I sold off my '70 350/370, except in my case, my real causde was my blood pressure meds messing with my mind. The reason was clear this summer when I sdold my yellow C-5. I had suddenly gone legally blind and could no longer drive.

                          Ol' Geezer




                          Attached Files

                          Comment

                          • Kevin M.
                            Expired
                            • November 1, 2000
                            • 1271

                            #14
                            Re: Gone To Barrett-Jackson

                            OK I'll ask, what do we think this gem will bring? I have a few more chances to win the Lotto

                            Kevin

                            Comment

                            • Geoff C.
                              Expired
                              • May 31, 1979
                              • 1613

                              #15
                              Sad here too

                              David
                              I am also sorry to see that beauty go to a new home. I knew your friend for 30 years also, but not as close as you. All those old Greenwich swaps with Carl, Jerry, Eric, Tom, Charlie and you were the best years in the Corvette hobby when most mid years were less than 10 years old. Plus the NE events before the chapter split into so many other chapters. As far as I know Jerry still has his first new one, 1961 and so does Carl. I hope and believe you still will remain in the hobby and I thank you again for helping my mother about 25 years ago. Hope to see you in Old Town again.
                              Geoffrey

                              Comment

                              Working...

                              Debug Information

                              Searching...Please wait.
                              An unexpected error was returned: 'Your submission could not be processed because you have logged in since the previous page was loaded.

                              Please push the back button and reload the previous window.'
                              An unexpected error was returned: 'Your submission could not be processed because the token has expired.

                              Please push the back button and reload the previous window.'
                              An internal error has occurred and the module cannot be displayed.
                              There are no results that meet this criteria.
                              Search Result for "|||"