My Barrett-Jackson rant

[C Body Bob]

I struggle to watch these auctions. I know they are very popular. Lot of beautifull cars. Because I couldn't find anything else on after dinner last night I reluctantly went to the B-J show. First one I've watched in a couple years. And sure enough there he was on the stage. Mike Joy. Mike is a knuckle head. He routinely make mistakes & Steve Magnate routinely & subtly corrects. An example. Last night a 70 ? Olds 442 came on the stage & Mike took off describing the car. Then he decide to tell us what 442 was for. All's good untill he said the last 442 was a 4 cylinder Calis. No problem as I believe that's the case. The Olds Calis Quad 4 if I remember correct. However Mike tried to explain the 442 Calis was 4 cylinder, 4 cams & then he stopped before telling us what the 2 stood for because he realized he didn't know. A few minutes later he came back on & said the 4 was for 4 valves not cams. Still didn't tell us what the 2 was for. I'm guessing it's still dual exhaust. Mike does this a lot. He has a 50/50 chance of being correct. Another time several years ago he called a Billboard Cuda a Broadcast Cuda. LOL he did honest. He's a GM guy & seems to know 68-69 396 Chevelles pretty good. That plus watching the endless 55 Chevys, 68-69 Camaro's & Chevelles. I just can't take it. After 10 or 12 Camaro's show me a Ranchero or 273 Dart. Anything. Anyway Rant over. Enjoy the auction. I guess I'll watch Mountian Monsters or something

 

[azblackhemi]

Bob next year turn off the TV and come out here and see it live. Beautiful sunny mid 70's day. Lot's of cool cars and other attractions.

 

[C Body Bob]

Bob next year turn off the TV and come out here and see it live. Beautiful sunny mid 70's day. Lot's of cool cars and other attractions.

It's a bucket list thing. I've been to a few of the local ones. They are fun.

 

[polara71]

I have a dislike for Steve Magnate as well. Full of misinformation , B.S . or both. He just rolls along like he's Mr car guy, thats ok if you dont know, just dont pretend that you do.

 

[C Body Bob]

I have a dislike for Steve Magnate as well. Full of misinformation , B.S . or both. He just rolls along like he's Mr car guy, thats ok if you dont know, just dont pretend that you do.

LOL

 

[Newport 66]

Thanks Bob....so very well stated!

 

[1978 NYB]

I have to agree about your commentator assessments. Probably the 2 worst guys I have ever heard. I do enjoy hearing Chris Jacobs comment on Mopars.

 

[hanks71440]

What drives me crazy on these shows is that once the bidding stops on a lot of the cars, they keep the car out there longer than they should and the auctioneer keeps rambling on, in hopes another bid comes in and it doesn't. . I may be old fashioned but I just don't get impressed with the imports that come across the stage. Seeing more and more of them.

 

[1978 NYB]

Put a LS motor in anything and the bid hits 190k. Junk, junk, and more junk.

 

[hanks71440]

Put a LS motor in anything and the bid hits 190k. Junk, junk, and more junk.

Yea...I saw that one too. Ridiculous......

 

[detmatt]

I like Steve.

 

[FURYGT]

Mike Joy is a Nascar broadcaster stuck doing car auctions so I cut him some slack. FYI, Steve is a diehard MOPAR enthusiast and has owned some neat cars. Based on what I have seen for sales and what I saw for sales at the MECUM Kissimmee auction people are spending money and paying a lot of coin for the top notch cars.

I too can't stand every hotrod having an LT1 under the hood. Where has originality and being different gone?

 

[polara71]

I know enough about Steve, Bill. More than I care but over the years when I would watch the car auctions I couldn' t take it. He' s not as bright as he tries to be. Kinda like the announcers at E town

 

[jct]

let's all give them scripts to read off of or cue cards

 

[FURYGT]

I hear you on Steve.

Personally, I think Mike and Steve are great compared to the crew that does the MECUM auctions. They are constantly correcting each other.

 

[pomonamissel]

bob i never tune in on b/j's action , in fact i don't have cable a dish or any reception of any kind . just cool movies . so tv is just a waist of time anyway . and i watch what i enjoy or not at all . pets can be a rest of the day and the joy in your life , you guessed it . knowing me can you think of how many of them i've got in the house ? everyday poop pick up , feeding n watering them twice daily . among with petting , holding n rubbing there bellies and getting their tales n ears . its like having a bunch of small kids around , always got an eye on them .

 

[LocuMob]

knowing me can you think of how many of them i've got in the house ?

Do you have a kennel license? I can only imagine the critters you have at home, one big happy pack!

 

[LocuMob]

I have to agree about your commentator assessments. Probably the 2 worst guys I have ever heard. I do enjoy hearing Chris Jacobs comment on Mopars.

I turned on a Mecum auction and wondered what they smoked before the broadcast. They were talking about a car that went through three or four cars before, hardly mentioned the car on the block. It took me long enough to follow those two, I had to grab another beer! Turning to an auction during the warmer months actually motivates me to go out and work on my car so I guess they have some use after all! I agree being there is a lot different than watching.

 

[C Body Bob]

I've tried to watch the Mecum as well. To me it's like the B-J auctions are geared to a blue color or working class white color audience & Mecum just feels like it's geared towards a high roller lets flip cars crowd. With the exception of Magnate I get the feeling non of these guys have ever turned a wrench on a 318 car. One of the local auctions I was at a few years ago I went over to the food court. Sitting at a table eating a burger & this group comes over to the table next to me. 4 or 5 of them. 3 men 2 women. They started talking about the cars. 2 of the men had travel bags with them. They all had writing pads & had written notes about some of the cars. Lot # etc. They where from Flordia & apparently travel the auction circuit. One of them mentioned a car he bid on that didn't sell. I guess he was all in. Another guy offered to lend him $21 thousand cash right then. Was almost encouraging him to take the cash & go make a deal on the car. I guess they had cash in those travel bags they where carrying. I was trying not to be nosey but I couldn't help it. The guy was considering it. Then they started talking about a car they had seen in Flordia at a auction & talking about the guy who bought it there. Complaining that he brought it to Greensboro just to flip & make a quick buck.

 

[65 500]

B-J is too much of a circus for me, just do away with the B.S. and sell the ******* cars!