Lebowski Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I know some of you guys like to criticize it but some of us enjoy checking out the cars and celebrities and whatever else is going on there so here's the TV lineup on the Motor Trend Channel (Dish #246).... Tuesday..........5-11 PM ET Wednesday....5-11 PM Thursday.......5-11 PM Friday............4-Midnight Saturday.......4-8 PM on Discovery Channel 8-Midnight on Motor Trend Channel Sunday.........2-6 PM In Canada it's on the Velocity Canada Channel.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Particularly at 3X speed. MotorTrend app now comes in 3 versions: regular (with advts), low lead (some advts), and super (no advts). BTW sprained my right biceps a few days ago so been playing more with computers and TV thingies than cars lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 How many Mustangs this year? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 2 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: How many Mustangs this year? Enough of them that at 15-50k each they will exceed the cost of one bullitt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 5 hours ago, padgett said: BTW sprained my right biceps a few days ago so been playing more with computers and TV thingies than cars lately. You still have biceps! 😳 Get better soon. Have fun. dave S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) NBC Sports network had 5 hrs of coverage on Sunday night, saw maybe 2 hrs before I fell asleep. Did get to see some of the vintage drag cars go across the block. Some brought decent money. This was Mecum’s auction I was watching, it did it’s usual job of helping me fall asleep. Much more predictable than counting sheep. Edited January 15, 2020 by TerryB (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Its like groundhog day with just finishing the 10 days of the Mecum auction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 PLEASE tell be that coffin nose Cord never came from the factory with side mounts. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 11 hours ago, padgett said: Particularly at 3X speed. MotorTrend app now comes in 3 versions: regular (with advts), low lead (some advts), and super (no advts). BTW sprained my right biceps a few days ago so been playing more with computers and TV thingies than cars lately. You could bone up on some Pontiac Engine specifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 There are always some good deals the first couple of days like this '57 Lincoln for $12,650.... https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1957-LINCOLN-PREMIERE-237777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Odd Lincoln, can't say I ever saw one before, many cars sold for the cost of the paint job. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-Resurrector Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I would love to take my 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown to an auction, but I suck at getting these old car running well enough to make it on and off the stage. Maybe I need as much money as Don Draper (Mad Men). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 so now we can have 80 posts of complaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike brady Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 13 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: PLEASE tell be that coffin nose Cord never came from the factory with side mounts. Bob Sorry to disappoint you but it did. There was also one phaeton built with sidemounts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, mike brady said: Sorry to disappoint you but it did. There was also one phaeton built with sidemounts. Must have been the last weeks run and done to just make a sale. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 VW Type 1's seem to be getting their just reward. Gave that 62 series 62 Cad a run for it's money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 The 1957 Cadillac de ville with the Chevy engine was a disappointment, furthermore the comment by Steve Magnante saying with that Chevrolet engine the Cadillac will be more reliable was a real Cadillac put down. I'll take the 365 Caddie with it's dual Coupling 4 speed Hydra-Matic any day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 How about a Family Truckster? https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1985-FORD-LTD-CUSTOM-STATION-WAGON-FAMILY-TRUCKSTER-236277 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 7 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: Must have been the last weeks run and done to just make a sale. Bob The owner of the Champion Spark Plug company thought a Cord looked 'naked' without exposed freestanding headlights so one was made for him. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 20 minutes ago, Lebowski said: How about a Family Truckster? https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1985-FORD-LTD-CUSTOM-STATION-WAGON-FAMILY-TRUCKSTER-236277 A '79 LTD lacked style in the first place, and those silly modifications only make it look worse. I don't care that it appeared in National Lampoon's movie, 'Vacation' and wouldn't give anyone a nickel for it. Craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, 8E45E said: A '79 LTD lacked style in the first place, and those silly modifications only make it look worse. I don't care that it appeared in National Lampoon's movie, 'Vacation' and wouldn't give anyone a nickel for it. Craig The movie is a comedy for people with a sense of humor which obviously doesn't include you. Professional movie critics liked it too. From Wikipedia: The film was a box-office hit, earning more than $60 million in the U.S. with an estimated budget of $15 million, and received positive reviews from critics. As a result of its success, four sequels have been produced: European Vacation (1985), Christmas Vacation (1989), Vegas Vacation (1997), and most recently, Vacation (2015) which serves as both a reboot and a continuation. In 2000, readers of Total Film voted it the 46th greatest comedy film of all time.[3] It continues to be a cult film and a staple on cable television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Lebowski said: The movie is a comedy for people with a sense of humor which obviously doesn't include you. Professional movie critics liked it too. From Wikipedia: The film was a box-office hit, earning more than $60 million in the U.S. with an estimated budget of $15 million, and received positive reviews from critics. As a result of its success, four sequels have been produced: European Vacation (1985), Christmas Vacation (1989), Vegas Vacation (1997), and most recently, Vacation (2015) which serves as both a reboot and a continuation. In 2000, readers of Total Film voted it the 46th greatest comedy film of all time.[3] It continues to be a cult film and a staple on cable television. I have no idea where you got the idea I don't like Vacation, although Animal House is still my favorite of all the National Lampoon full length movies. No 1985 full-size Ford is worth $28K, regardless of its prominence; especially a CLONE like the one you linked!! Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 20 minutes ago, 8E45E said: No 1985 full-size Ford is worth $28K, regardless of its prominence; especially a CLONE like the one you linked!! There are always dozens of cars that sell for a lot more than they're worth at BJ auctions. There was a '50s VW bug that sold for over $40k.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 That's the prime reason B-J is so entertaining to many, just to see what insane prices some vehicles command. That '50's VW Beetle was a bargain compared to the 23-window Type 2 that sold there for over $200K a few years ago. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Great entertainment. Tape it and then watch in FF until something nice comes along. Or look for humor: A nice looking ‘55 Crown Victoria was was quest up outside, waiting it’s turn on the block. As the show went to a commercial, the overhead camera showed the Ford puking its guts out (coolant) on the pavement- someone put a rug down to collect the flow. I guess idling for an extended period in the Arizona warmth was too much for its cooling system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 10 hours ago, greenie said: Great entertainment. Tape it and then watch in FF until something nice comes along. Or look for humor: A nice looking ‘55 Crown Victoria was was quest up outside, waiting it’s turn on the block. As the show went to a commercial, the overhead camera showed the Ford puking its guts out (coolant) on the pavement- someone put a rug down to collect the flow. I guess idling for an extended period in the Arizona warmth was too much for its cooling system. Arizona warmth?? the high yesterday in Phoenix was 68 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) On 1/15/2020 at 11:32 AM, ted sweet said: so now we can have 80 posts of complaning Exactly. I don’t get it. I like cars. I like this site. I like watching the cars on the auction. I’m not going to find something in that I don’t like just so I can complain about it. Edited January 16, 2020 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 hours ago, 39BuickEight said: Exactly. I don’t get it. I like cars. I like this site. I like watching the cars on the auction. I’m not going to find something in that I don’t like just so I can complain about it. Was wondering since you are a Buick guy, does it bother you when one of the presenters says a 46 or 47 Roadmaster has sweep spear styling instead of the correct term of " Air Foil Styling" ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, Pfeil said: Was wondering since you are a Buick guy, does it bother you when one of the presenters says a 46 or 47 Roadmaster has sweep spear styling instead of the correct term of " Air Foil Styling" ?? No it doesn’t bother me at all. I like seeing the cars. If I was a buyer or seller of a particular car, then I would care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, 39BuickEight said: No it doesn’t bother me at all. I like seeing the cars. If I was a buyer or seller of a particular car, then I would care. So spreading misinformation to the public doesn't matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 44 minutes ago, Pfeil said: So spreading misinformation to the public doesn't matter? When it has to do with old cars in this production, not really. 90% of the people watching don’t care to know anyway. They are casual observers, not true car people. It’s not a documentary. We all choose what bothers us. This doesn’t bother me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 How about this '51 Ford woody for $22k? Another nice original car at a very reasonable price.... https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1951-FORD-COUNTRY-SQUIRE-WOODY-WAGON-237492 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Pfeil said: Was wondering since you are a Buick guy, does it bother you when one of the presenters says a 46 or 47 Roadmaster has sweep spear styling instead of the correct term of " Air Foil Styling" ?? Remember, the auction caters to the public who has a general interest in vintage automobiles, not marque specialists. Most everyone who is not into Buicks will know what their trademark 'sweepspear' is vs. 'Air Foil Styling' which was only used for a few model years. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 49 minutes ago, 39BuickEight said: When it has to do with old cars in this production, not really. 90% of the people watching don’t care to know anyway. They are casual observers, not true car people. It’s not a documentary. We all choose what bothers us. This doesn’t bother me. Its all part of the Post War car drivel, try to impress others with factory option and sales brochure hype. I notice the color differences, displacement and axle ratios are meaningless as is the other tid bits of info. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Everybody likes ice cream, right? So why not spend $88k on a Good Humor truck? https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1948-FORD-F-1-GOOD-HUMOR-ICE-CREAM-TRUCK-238640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) On 1/16/2020 at 7:41 PM, Lebowski said: How about this '51 Ford woody for $22k? Another nice original car at a very reasonable price.... https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1951-FORD-COUNTRY-SQUIRE-WOODY-WAGON-237492 Here is part of the description, I don't really think this is an original car, A good price yes, But is restored or refurbished. "The exterior wood and interior were recently redone. This is very original car." Edited January 18, 2020 by JACK M (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 In Auction speak " original " means it does not have a small block Chevy engine and a Camaro clip. Greg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 so dont watch it. geeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I like watching the beginning cars in these auctions as they have a more diverse selection. Some of the special featured cars are good too but the prices for a poor boy like me are too out of my league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Just pulled this up to watch on my laptop. Watching the 2020 Corvette Charity auction. First ever mid engine Corvette. $3 million. Benefits the Detroit children’s fund. 👍 Edited January 19, 2020 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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