Bill
I was there this year as well as last 5 years. Prices were not as strong this year for the Corvettes as in previous years, but then there were very few, if any, real cars. Lots of re-stamps claiming to be the real deal. Chevelles and Bel Airs were stronger than usual and for some reason, if it was black it brought good money! I personally don't think B-J sets the market as it is just an example of a lot of "wannabes" looking to get their 15 minutes of fame on TV and impress their friends. I always get a kick out of watching the guys with the drink in their hand, on stage, looking under the hood of a $200,000 car as if they were looking at it for the first time and they were going to buy it!! HI MOM....LOOK AT ME MOM !!! I don't think the "market" is weakening, but I do think the real buyers are getting a bit wiser as far as investing in the real collector cars and this will probably affect the prices somewhat over the coming year. Some of the dealers have had a "hayday" with profits over the past few years and now it's time to get real. THe "Last 67" surprised a few folks including the B-J staff as well as the HEMI cars that were the big hitters last year.
Chris
I was there this year as well as last 5 years. Prices were not as strong this year for the Corvettes as in previous years, but then there were very few, if any, real cars. Lots of re-stamps claiming to be the real deal. Chevelles and Bel Airs were stronger than usual and for some reason, if it was black it brought good money! I personally don't think B-J sets the market as it is just an example of a lot of "wannabes" looking to get their 15 minutes of fame on TV and impress their friends. I always get a kick out of watching the guys with the drink in their hand, on stage, looking under the hood of a $200,000 car as if they were looking at it for the first time and they were going to buy it!! HI MOM....LOOK AT ME MOM !!! I don't think the "market" is weakening, but I do think the real buyers are getting a bit wiser as far as investing in the real collector cars and this will probably affect the prices somewhat over the coming year. Some of the dealers have had a "hayday" with profits over the past few years and now it's time to get real. THe "Last 67" surprised a few folks including the B-J staff as well as the HEMI cars that were the big hitters last year.
Chris
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