The Barrett Jackson this week

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Originally Posted by marcocsx3121

This year's prices are reflecting our sick economy. A glaring example: '69 COPO Camaro, ZL1 427, 100 point presentation went for $290k. A lot of money, but this is about the most collectable muscle car, and would have sold for at least 2.5 times that figure in 2006 or 2007.

Did anyone else notice that it was Reggie Jackson's car and he was bidding on it too!?? The look on Mr. October's face was priceless when this car barely got above $200K. I think he was willing to buy it back (pay the fees and move on), but in the end once they got close to $300K he probably just swallowed real hard and let it sell.

I realize that car is 1 of 50 or so and that it is the pinnacle of Chevy "factory" cars. And I even used to have a '71 Camaro that I painted that same, beautiful deep forest green. But I also believe that particular color can hold the price of car down somewhat in a cooled off economy. If it had been black or red, would have gone for more $$$.

I DVR'd the whole thing and continue to be appalled by the number of commercials. Sad...

-Dean