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This is the same list I posted a few weeks ago, albeit a few additions. I've double-checked it against the current list of cars up for auction.
Today is Tuesday 1/17/2005 and the auction starts today. The auction is actually scheduled to start in about five minutes (3:00p CDT). AS the auction progresses, I'll post the selling prices for all the Stovebolt, El Camino and Chevy/GMC truck listings that follows.

If anyone is planning on watching the auction on Speed Channel, the schedule is as follows (all times CDT):
Tue 1/17/2005: 6:00pm - 10:00pm (repeat 10:00pm - 2:00am)
Wed 1/18/2005: 6:00pm - 10:00pm (repeat 10:00pm - 2:00am)
Thu 1/19/2005: 6:00pm - 10:00pm (repeat 10:00pm - 2:00am)
Fri 1/20/2005: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat 1/21/2005: 1:00pm - 10:00pm
Sun 1/22/2005: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

NOTE: Selling prices include the buyer's premium assessed to all buyers (8% for on-site bidders, 10% for absentee bidders).

Lot #8 - 1957 CHEVROLET 3100 PICKUP
$10,260

Lot #9 - 1960 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO PICKUP
$21,060

Lot #17 - 1967 CHEVROLET SHORT/WIDE PICKUP
$16,200

Lot #31 - 1950 CHEVROLET 3100 PICKUP
$20,520

Lot #33 - 1957 GMC 1/2 TON STEPSIDE PICKUP
$50,200

Lot #34 - 1969 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO SS PICKUP
$31,860

Lot #39 - 1941 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON PICKUP
$31,320

Lot #48 - 1955 CHEVROLET 3200 STEPSIDE PICKUP
$30,240

Lot #50.1 - 1961 CHEVROLET CORVAIR CUSTOM SIDELOAD PICKUP
$31,320

Lot #53.1 - 1959 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO PICKUP
$32,130

Lot #84 - 1971 CHEVROLET C-10 CUSTOM PICKUP
$33,480

Lot #323 - 1972 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE SUPER SWB PICKUP
$23,166

Lot #333 - 1991 CHEVROLET C-10 CUSTOM PICKUP
$15,660

Lot #342.1 - 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN CUSTOM
$27,000

Lot #344 - 1971 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO SUPER SPORT PICKUP
$16,740

Lot #397 - 1996 CHEVROLET 5500 5-TON CUSTOM PICKUP
$35,100

Lot #434.1 - 1964 CHEVROLET C-10 CUSTOM PICKUP
$36,720

Lot #634 - 1975 CHEVROLET CUSTOM 1/2 TON PICKUP
$11,340

Lot #650 - 1960 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO PICKUP
$28,620

Lot #664 - 1955 CHEVROLET C-10 CUSTOM PICKUP
$25,920

Lot #667 - 1952 GMC SUBURBAN PICKUP
$54,000

Lot #713 - 1957 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN CARRYALL NAPCO 4WD
$75,600

Lot #728 - 1957 CHEVROLET 3100 PICKUP
$62,100

Lot #737.1 - 1953 CHEVROLET CUSTOM PICKUP
$59,400

Lot #763.1 - 1969 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO SS PICKUP
$28,080

Lot #912 - 1955 CHEVROLET CAMEO TRUCK
$32,400

Lot #919 - 1969 CHEVROLET SHORT BED CUSTOM PICKUP
$19,440

Lot #933 - 1967 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO PICKUP
$44,280

Lot #935 - 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN CUSTOM 3/4 TON
$44,280

Lot #938 - 1966 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO PICKUP
$45,900

Lot #944 - 1953 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP
$51,840

Lot #946.1 - 1955 CHEVROLET PRO STREET PICKUP
$56,160

Lot #964.1 - 1957 CHEVROLET STEPSIDE CUSTOM PICKUP
$42,120

Lot #1048 - 2006 CHEVROLET REGENCY RST JON A. MOSS SIGNATURE SERIES "LIMITED PRODUCTION"
$48,600

Lot #1217 - 1960 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO PICKUP
$75,600

Lot #1228.1 - 1949 GMC FC101 CUSTOM PICKUP
$78,840

Lot #1272 - 1955 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP
$129,600

Lot #1306.1 - MOBIL GAS AND OIL STATION (Includes a 1937 1 1/2 ton Chevrolet gas tanker truck & a 1953 3/4 ton Chevrolet gas truck!)
$178,200

Lot #1307 - 1950 GENERAL MOTORS FUTURLINER PARADE OF PROGRESS TOUR BUS (mentioned in another recent post here)
$4,320,000

Lot #1511 - 1962 CHEVROLET C-30 CUSTOM 1 TON PANEL TRUCK
$12,420

Lot #1512 - 1976 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO CUSTOM PICKUP
$22,680

Lot #1525 - 1966 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO SPORT PICKUP
$65,880

Lot #1527 - 1949 CHEVROLET 3107 CANOPY EXPRESS

Lot #1536.1 - 1959 CHEVROLET APACHE CUSTOM PICKUP
$50,760

Lot #1575 - 1990 CHEVROLET CUSTOM PICKUP
$50,760

Nice work. Thanks for keeping us posted.

Isn't the steering wheel on the 57 GMC from an earlier year?

I'd say it is - at least it would be for Chev where it would be a 54-56 wheel - in 57 Chev shortened the column and added a 'dished' wheel, and I think GMC was the same, but they may have been a year behind Chevy [like w/ the 6V] - also I've never seen a multicolor wheel like that or door panels painted that way either, tho it mighta been a 'deluxe' feature

Bill

we should start our own auction and call it

"BOLT-JACKSON"

Cliff59

Great service JohnO. Thanks for the work.

This is more difficult than I thought.
At the current time, I'm relying solely on the results that they're showing on TV. I'm actually rather disappointed that the results aren't going up on Barrett-Jackson's website either live or at the end of the auction day.

I got lucky on the GMC. It went across the block right before Speed Channel went on air and they mentioned it with the selling price.

The Corvair pickup was auctioned on-air, and it really is a beautiful piece of work. An odd duck, to be certain. The early El Camino went shortly after.

AS much as I dream of being one of these 'automotive lifestylers' (heard that term somewhere recently) that get to go to events like B-J for the purpose of buying/selling automotive jewels, I really thought this would be good for those of us working on a project or have completed projects to see what the market is for our 'bolts.
Right now the market would laugh at my 'bolt, considering it's been sitting in a yard in Alabama for a few years....

[EDIT] Just after I post this, I find the results on B-J's website!!!!! D'oh!

I can't wait to see what that 49 Canopy Express brings.

Bob

For sure a strange day when a VW brings more than a Bently. My German Frau had a big smile on her face with that one. Lot of high prices being paid even for these "every man's" vehicles IMO.

Are you talking about the Beetle convertible or the Transporter Single-cab pickup?
What really got me was the Plymouth Belvidere that someone dropped a hemi in that went for 110K, but the real thing (same make/model with one year difference) that had a numbers-matching hemi with 30,000 original miles was only good for $68K. I don't get it.

I'm really interested in the Mobil Gas station with two Stovebolt fuel tankers, a neon red pegasus, two gas pumps from different eras and old Mobil display racks.

$31K for a Corvair rampside??? Those were junk when they were new! Restoring one just means it's a pretty piece of junk! Holy moly!

I wanna see some Hudsons and Packards,, where did they go,, saving them for the last few days I hope

There were two (2) 48 Burbs one with a few mods, but mostly orig. Now remember the write up said really rare! So rare that they auctoned two of them in a row!

Lot # 650 Stock Restoration 48 $57,240.00
Lot # 656 Resto Rod 48 $50,760.00

and these two beauties:

Lot # 47 48 COE $61,560.00

Lot # 920 58 Apache $51,840.00

I guess I will have to stick with my slightly cheaper bolts!!!

On the pink AD (lot 31). What is the gixmo located on the fuel line just ahead of the first carb. It looks like it has an adjusting knob on it.

41Chevy:
You're looking at previous auctions (namely the '05 Scottsdale), but you're right. They are all absolutely gorgeous.

The results for this years auction (live as the cars are sold) are here:
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/auctionresults/common/bj06results.asp

Jim Bow, it is a fuel pressure regulator, they are running an electric fuel pump.

John, thanks I thought something was off.

Lot # 39 was a sweet stock 41 1/2 ton went for over $32,000.00 Nice truck. Looking at it and at my 41 in progress, mine should be worth about a $ 1.98 at BARRETT JACKSON

GMC used the '54-'55 style steering wheel longer than Chebby, and the 2-tone steering wheel is correct for a GMC.

What about the Futurliner?

we still have time to put our money together and buy the "STOVEBOLT FUTURELINER". We can let each Stovebolter take a spin in her for one day out of the year "for the next 3.5 years" then start over.

ok its just a thought

Cliff59

Think we could get it in time to haul all our behinds tot he swapmeet in Decatur next month?

I was referring to the transporter. I missed the Beetle.

I use to think that I was good at guessing the the price of a vehicle,, but not any more....

Those Barrett-Jackson auctions are the worst thing that could have ever happened to the automotive restoration industry from the stand point of the enthusiast. Everytime some nimrod with an old beater sees one like his selling for $30,000, he immediately starts thinking his is worth that too. "If I could get it to start, it would be worth $30,000, so that almost straight, rusty fender is $9,000 to you buddy". These auctions drive restoration prices up for everyone.
Those guys bidding crazy at those auctions pay more for their shoes than most of us are willing to pay for something we want to drive around. They, often as not, park their prize in a warehouse until they can run it back through the auction at a profit.
As far as that $31,000 Corvair Rampside goes, you are right about the price. A couple of them, fully restored, just like that one, sold on Ebay this past year for less than $10,000. Like magic, now you'll start seeing them for $20-30.
As far as the quality of the Corvair. The problem with the Corvair is that it takes a mechanic to work on one and most wrench turners, just aren't up to it. I bought a '65 Corvair Corsa 180 Turbo a couple of months back from a mechanic. The car was in his shop with the turbo on the bench with broken turbine fins. He simply didn't know that the turbine shaft has left hand threads. The engine heads on it are junk, because the last machine shop to touch them had no idea that these heads have to live in the 300-400 degree range under normal driving conditions. 450-500 is overheating.
Sunday I picked up some big valve 140 heads that I may put on the turbo. They came with some other parts and a complete engine for a great price. The engine is complete from the headers to the two 3BBL Webers sitting on top. Someone had to have spent at least $5,000 to get this engine together and they left off some of the critical air cooling tin from under the cylinders.
I have always liked those Rampsides. A 2800 LB truck with a 4600 GVW. One man could load a refrigerator or an engine with a dolly by himself and the load is carried low to the ground.
Sorry about the long response, but I really like the Corvair.

and that amp car going for , I forget, something over 100.000,,,, a few yrs ago 10,000 would have been high,, I suspose if you have the money and want something then it is ok,,, seems like ever thing that comes up is 40,000 and above.....Fred

Richard:
I see it as a double-edged sword. Sure, the greedy asshats of the world are going to try to jack up the prices of motors, body panels, frames, etc, especially for older, hard-to-find hardware.

However, televised auctions like B-J also bring new people into the collector/antique car hobby. They may have an old 'Bolt (orMustang or Nova or whatever) in the garage (or barn or U-Stor-It) and decide to restore or rod it.

The uber-high prices at B-J are for the best of the best. The vast majority of the street rods you see up for auction are professionally built by the best minds & hands in the industry, not by Joe Gearhead.
Look at the '87 Porsche 911 turbo that went last night. I know for a fact that when it was new, that car was $90,000+. That was in 1987. It sold for $31,000 (before buyer's fee).
Hell, if I had $35K, that is a great deal in my opinion. I love Porsches and have since I was a teenager. For a sports car to drive around, race at soem SCCA club events and look cool sporting around town, that's a steal.
$100,000 for an amphibi-car or $40,000 for a VW Beetle convertible? No, those aren't good deals to me. Sure, they're immaculate restorations, but they couldn't be driven without fear of damaging the vehicle. That's not the purpose of a vehicle to me. Any car I get, I want to drive it. I don't want a 'trophy'.

What is an asshat? I know what an assgasket is, but not an asshat.

well the thing that kills me about the auctions, is seeing the same kind of cars like the GTO's that i have taken and cut up to make race cars and demolition derby cars out of.

guess at the time it wasnt a big deal. they were as they say, a dime a dozen. :confused:

John-O - I know it's been said already, but thanks for the posting. I was away for the holidays and didn't realize the auction was on again. I'm new at all this and have a question which I hope doesn't sound to rediculous to the old timers but what does "No Reserve" actually mean when you are down there in the trenches actually bidding for one of these unbelievable rides?

means the highest bid gets it regardless of how high it is, as opposed to having a 'reserve' which is the lowest price the seller will accept - if the reserve isn't reached it's a no sale

Bill

Norselander,
That's a gasket

lot 944 is the same year & colour as i'm painting mine at the moment. It's great to see what it can turn out like.
Thanks for the posting.
Brendon

Heh.
Asshat is just a general derogitory term. I actually thought something stronger for that statement, but didn't want to push the boundaries of good taste too much.

Brother Bolters,
I would think we as Bolters are a cross-section of the fabric I like to call "the every man". Now I know that there are those who wear Farigamo and Think the 39 Talbot Coupe is "rubbish", but I don't think too many of those folks are called Stovebolters. I like to watch the B-J Auctions just like the other guy but then again I also like to watch professional football, and even though I would LOVE to run out on the field, I know thats not going to happen. I also know that me sitting in the TENT with a BIDDERS tag, most likely won't happen.
With that said I am very happy to watch and enjoy other peoples good fortune, and see some truly amazing rides. I am happy to watch the events on the TV then grab my wife and go for a ride in our "Not as perfect" Drivers, knowing that God has Blessed us, and that we are truly the richest people in town.

Cliff59

my wife said she had rather have mine then the orange 50,000,,,,,,,,,,,,,,she can be so nice sometimes,,told her she had rather have the money in her pocket

Editing the original post doesn't do it, so consider this a bump for all those that are interested in this thread.

so the 57 w/ "over 80,000 invested" went for 42,000 and the 55 w/ "well over 120,000" in it went for 56,000

so who's the idiots? the rich ones buyin, or the poor ones sellin? sure ain't the shops who're doin the work!

Bill

You got it right Bill. That Jon Moss special edition truck went for 42k...The buyer got a brand new truly special edition truck with a bunch of go fas goodies on it for the price of a tarted up stock truck..AND because all the proceeds went to charity.. probably got a tas deductable receipt for making a charity donation. Can you say.. win win.
Some of the other prices were outrageous.. BTW the Futurliner comes up sometime tomorrow. They weren't sure exactly when.

i love to watch this and wonder if my restoration would ever the "quality" to ever bring that type of money . but the 69 camaro z2/8 unrestored w/ low miles that brought 200k was a museum piece for the man who bought it.

Had planned watching Friday night until the end and hate to admit this but after about three hours watching I was BORED STIFF. Seems like the same cars coming thru one after the other. Top heavy with 67 Vettes and 69 Camaros never did catch a Bolt coming thru last night. Becoming a Ho-Hum time. My two cents.