NTX5467 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) Along with many cars which are/were neat when newer (and I was younger), at the upcoming Mecum Kissimmee, FL auction, I happened across the Buick Blackhawk again. It will be interesting to see what it auctions to. Other neat Buicks in the mix, too. All 120 pages of "lots". Merry Christmas, NTX5467 Edited December 25, 2021 by NTX5467 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) Link---> https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0122-503380/1996-buick-blackhawk-factory-custom/ https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2022/lots/list/ Edited December 25, 2021 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 I sure would like to find that in my stocking this morning..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) I think it went for something like $450k when it sold last. Any bets on what it goes to this time? I think it'll barely break $100k. EDIT: the current lot says it all...$475k last time. Edited December 27, 2021 by Smartin (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Do you guys really like that? I think I'm getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Read between the lines. Buick's definition of a concept car is "not intended to be licensed for street use." MECUM describes the Blackhawk concept car as "only attended Buick events, avoiding the show circuit, spending time at the GM Heritage Center . . ." Another way of saying that the Blackhawk comes with a bill of sale and not a title? Whether it's been licensed somehow after the display at the GMHC remains to be known. All I know is that the local cops forced the Blackhawk off the streets in Flint. Roberta should know all the details. My WAG: $150K Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 Although GM might not have ever titled any of their concept/show cars, they HAVE been sold to people overseas where they CAN be sold withough the necessary USA emissions and/or safety equipment. While GM did own the Blackhawk, it DID make the rounds to a few BCA National events and even to one of our North Texas Chapter regional events (as it was on its way to Houston for a movie shooot). When the car was new, it was mentioned that it was emissions-legal up to something like the mid-1990s or similar, even with the highly modified engine in it. Once it was sold by GM, it could be re-sold as desired, probably just not titled and such, without a factory-applied VIN. BUT . . . in more recent times, it might could be titled as a "replica" or "street rod" vehicle. In the absence of real VIN, the state entity which issues the title, could generate a VIN-type number for registration purposes, typically. Not unlike a home-built street rod which the builder/owner takes to their local DMV for inspection and affixing of the ID number for registration purposes. Obviously, when the car was sold at auction the first time, some sort of sales/ownership documents were generated, which are probably still being used. Maybe GM might get it back and make it into a tire smokin' EV? Then it might turn up to spoil the Dodge EV commercials? Enjoy! NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 12 hours ago, NTX5467 said: Maybe GM might get it back and make it into a tire smokin' EV? They already have one. The Electra EV. https://www.hotcars.com/everything-we-know-about-the-electra-ev-concept-by-buick/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, Bill Stoneberg said: They already have one. The Electra EV. https://www.hotcars.com/everything-we-know-about-the-electra-ev-concept-by-buick/ Man, you could fit 3 of those Electra EV's in the old Electras from the sixties! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Something I thought about today . . . As the EVs are basically silent in operation, what're all of the kids who now have loud exhausts and such going to do? Rig up external speakers for "engine sounds" when they blow by at something near WOT. Even a smoke machine for the diesel people? ALL run from the in-vehicle infortainment center. Waiting for their complaints of "no range" after they install large knobby-tread tires, too! Enjoy! NTX5467 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 On 12/29/2021 at 8:57 PM, NTX5467 said: what're all of the kids who now have loud exhausts and such going to do? The kids? Go to a cruise night. Loud exhausts, sparse grey hair, 20 year old Hard Rock Cafe shirts, and support hose. That's the loud exhaust group around here. The old guys cross their arms in front of their chest, stick out their lower lip, and say "Gotta reduce the back pressure". I'm just assuming they mean on the car. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 Ask them "What does back pressure sound like?" Then ask them "How come a new Hellcat is quieter at WOT than your car idling?" To me, the new Corvettes sound down right wimpy at idle, BUT they might well run 200mph, too. Happy New Year! NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 On 12/28/2021 at 9:39 PM, NTX5467 said: While GM did own the Blackhawk, it DID make the rounds to a few BCA National events Yes, it was at our 2000 BCA National in Richmond, Va.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 does anyone know what the final bid was on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Somewhere in the high 300’s I think. 385? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just verified via a Google search. $385K. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Buick Black Hawk at the Cleveland Oh Piston Power show 4-1-2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Did the Seybolds buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Yes apparently,, Pictures do say that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 IF they did acquire it, glad it's back in good hands again. NTX5467 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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