Race cars, Movie Stars and Legends…

I consider myself lucky growing up in the great car era of the 50’s-60’s-70’s. I worked on some amazing cars in that era. Drag cars, sports cars, Indy cars and met some interesting people. Even some movie stars: Paul Newman, Steve McQueen and a few others. Recently met movie star and producer, Patrick Curtis, a great guy.

I have competited with and met with some great racing legends, such as: Don Garlits, Tony Ivo, Shirley “ChaCha” Muldowney, Jim Liberman, Ronny Sox and Martin, Tasca Ford, Frank Federici, Jim King, Mario Andretti, Sir Jacky Stewart and countless others. Back in the ‘60’s’ we never took anything serious except for race day.

Every so often someone from way back then will call or send me an email we’ll talk or correspond and share stories about the “Good Ole Days.” We reminisce about the fun we had back then building and racing cars. 

Mr. Chevrolet contestants, left to right, standing: 

Dick Harrell, Kelly Chadwich, Bobby Wood, Bruce Larson, & Malcolm Durham.

Kneeling: 

Jim Maybeck, Frank Federici, Mike Burkhart, & Jim Liberman. 

Not pictured is Mel Perry, driver of Norwood Chevy.

A great friend recently sent me a photo of some racing legends we knew back then. Great guys!

Keep them Rolling!

Bill

TO AUCTION OR NOT TO AUCTION!

       Last January, we went to Russo & Steel, Barrett-Jackson and a couple of other venues for their auctions. As we sat there and watched, I was amazed at the number of cars and quality of some of the vehicles that were being auctioned.

        After awhile, I realized that most of the bidders were looking for a GOOD deal.

        I brought my buyers guide price book and compared prices and noticed that 80% of the auctioned prices were under priced, 10% were spot on and 10% were off the chart. It only takes two buyers that want the same car to run the price out of sight. We noticed this several times at different venues.

        I’ve come to the realization that a vehicle is worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it.

        If you have a vehicle and you bring it to auction with no reserve be prepared to lose money. But if you have a reserve, it might not sell and you still have the vehicle. And you paid all the fees and other costs to try to sell it at auction.

        I would first try to sell a vehicle on my own or list it online and hope for the best.

Keep Them Rolling!

Bill