Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction
The Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction is a great place to see cars you have never heard of before but will instantly want to own. The auction, which takes place January 25-30, will feature a variety of vintage beauties such as the 1941 Hollywood Graham Custom shown here which was once owned by Eddie Murphy. Other highlights will include a 1967 Pontiac GTO Clone featured in the Vin Diesel movie XXX and the 1937 Ford Cabriolet Convertible used in The Aviator.
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Dave Cross Dec 18th 2005 6:02PM
Barrett-Jackson Rip Off
Your post sings high praises of the Howard Hughes cars that could be seen at the Barrett-Jackson Car Auction. Did you know that the area where these cars were displayed was closed to regular ticket holders for most of Saturday? The exclusive cars at the west end of the main tent were open only to those who could afford a $350 bidders ticket. Apparently the people who can afford these cars did not want to be troubled by the riff raff that was only there to watch. As a car enthusiast, who has been attending since my college days at Arizona State University in the mid 80s, I was shocked. This is the first year that this area has been closed to the general public and no mention was made prior to ticket purchase. This area has some of the best cars in the world, representing almost 10% of the entire show. It is the primary reason to attend, since most of the other cars can be equaled at any average car show. Be assured that I will not bother with the 6 hour drive from southern California or the cost of a ticket next year.
I am requesting a full refund of the $50 ticket from Barrett-Jackson. Please mention this to your readers so people dont get ripped off next year.
Dave Cross Dec 18th 2005 6:02PM
Barrett-Jackson Rip Off
Your post sings high praises of the Howard Hughes cars that could be seen at the Barrett-Jackson Car Auction. Did you know that the area where these cars were displayed was closed to regular ticket holders for most of Saturday? The exclusive cars at the west end of the main tent were open only to those who could afford a $350 bidders ticket. Apparently the people who can afford these cars did not want to be troubled by the riff raff that was only there to watch. As a car enthusiast, who has been attending since my college days at Arizona State University in the mid 80s, I was shocked. This is the first year that this area has been closed to the general public and no mention was made prior to ticket purchase. This area has some of the best cars in the world, representing almost 10% of the entire show. It is the primary reason to attend, since most of the other cars can be equaled at any average car show. Be assured that I will not bother with the 6 hour drive from southern California or the cost of a ticket next year.
I am requesting a full refund of the $50 ticket from Barrett-Jackson. Please mention this to your readers so people dont get ripped off next year.