Topic: Barrett Jackson anyone ?
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anyone watch the vettes pass through the auction block this week. There was a very well known fake 67 BB with fabricated documents that sold last night for 180. (Lot 1327) Did not get nearly the action that I am sure the former owner anticipated.
There was also a 63 that sold for 1.6M !!!! (1304)
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The one and only 1963 Chevrolet Corvette "Rondine" Edition. Built for the 1963 Paris Auto Show by world renowned design house Pininfarina, and commissioned by Chevrolet. Features a 327cid/360hp V8 with a 4-speed and power brakes. This historically significant prototype motorcar has been stored and preserved at the Pininfarina Museum since new, and is being offered for the first, and most likely last time ever. On the well-known Chevrolet Corvette chassis, Pininfarina has realized this special coupe displaying sports characteristics. The body style is based upon the idea of maximum simplicity and functionality, and features a remarkable outline owing to the lightness of its sections. The limited use of chrome stresses sober elegance of design and harmony of the whole. The front part, designed to obtain an outstanding penetration into air, slopes forward along a smooth curve, from where the fenders originate, slightly projecting with respect to hood configuration. Centrally in the front end, an opening is provided, acting as air intake, decorated by means of a thin chrome horizontal bars grille. The fixed front double headlights provided with removable shielding built into the body, grants perfect continuity in the car front part and excellent night visibility. The front bumper, made of chromed steel with extremely thin section, consists of two especially designed elements, limiting the radiator grille at both sides. The side panel features a sharp angle originating from the radiator grille, running along the front fender, the side and finally dying into the crest of the rear fender, thus giving the car a peculiar slender appearance. The rear end features a new and interesting "swallow tail" arrangement. Rear fenders, in fact, project with respect to the car main central structure. The turnout is a broken line plan view, resulting in a remarkable lightness of tail appearance. Built in the rear fenders are the horizontal, specially designed, stoplights. The petrol filler box lid has been replaced by a quick release cap. The roof, originating from a wide double curved windshield, is quite thin and light and rests on a typical rear element, having "roll bar" shape and function. Side windows can be lowered completely. The luggage compartment is located inside and below the rear window. The car interior, habitability and comfort of the original model has remained unchanged and is made out of elastic leather. The seats, comfortable and wrap-around, are provided in the back with an opening assuring continuous aeration. ** SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY **
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That thing was hideous. IMO, Pininfarina creations are just flat out gaudy. Chevy should have sue the company for mutilating a vette. That's my .02 cents.
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Saw Jay Leno pump up the ZR1, ser # 1, it went for 1 million. He admitted to be president of the "More Money Than Brains Club". He will own a ZR1 before too long I'm sure!!
Lots of nice cars and lots of $$$ changing hands!! Fun to watch!!
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Always enjoy watching B-J. C3s sure didn't get much love from the commentators tho. That one with 185 miles that went for $35,000, what did Varsha say? "A great example of a not so great car." Gee thanks Bob! Altho since I'm actually shopping for a C3, I was rather relieved that there weren't a bunch of c3s going for B-J hype inflated prices.
I was there on Saturday and saw the Rondine, the ZR2, and the new ZR1 go. I have some pics I will post here later tonight! NOTHING like being there, but WAY too much for cars there! (Not one LT1 to be seen)

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