I know it is not a Shelby but most certainly is one of the coolest Mustangs ever. So the Bullitt "hero" fastback is going up for auction at Mecum in January. What do you think it hammer for?
Surely at least 7 figures, might bring out some Hollywood buyers...
I am saying $8 million. Depending of course who are among the bidders.
It will go for "a lot", but the exact number could be about anything.
I'm wondering if the car is already suffering a bit from over-exposure. The thrill may be diminished by all the public showings (that were designed to hype interest/price.)
I'm not tired of the car, but once you've seen and read about it a gazillion times in the past year, it's no longer anything that I rush to see coverage of.
Other thoughts?
It's a Holy Grail piece that someone out there has coveted for decades and now has the money to buy.
Quote from: deathsled on October 01, 2019, 05:12:25 PM
I am saying $8 million. Depending of course who are among the bidders.
That is 250 GT SWB territory.
It might break 7 figures, but I doubt much more than that.
Maybe. It is so hard to know. Depends who is in the audience.
it will be someone's trophy and if they can shell out the big bucks, more power to them...enjoy
Quote from: deathsled on October 01, 2019, 05:37:08 PM
It's a Holy Grail piece that someone out there has coveted for decades and now has the money to buy.
I will bite... 1.25 million at the hammer, plus fees. ;)
Time will tell
Its very interesting, I think what may take a little wind out of the sail is that its not the only Bullitt car. The new owner is going to have one of two,..A little different that one of one, the only one. Still the most iconic Mustang in history in my opinion. When the smoke clears I wouldn't be shocked if its around 2 mil.
the car is a complete pile of junk, but, it will still bring the big bucks. maybe a mil? phred
The Volo Auto Museum offered $1 million to find James Dean's wrecked 550 Porsche Spyder. Now that's junk.
Don't believe IMHO you can compare the two cars. But all it takes is one potential owner for either of them to take price further than anyone would suspect or recommend
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0120-397388/1968-ford-mustang-gt-bullitt/?fbclid=IwAR1en-jzax7ya7aqkJ0HO0T2ztPkQPgNlS_53KBggsHBetT6HGRqMjgXzcU (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0120-397388/1968-ford-mustang-gt-bullitt/?fbclid=IwAR1en-jzax7ya7aqkJ0HO0T2ztPkQPgNlS_53KBggsHBetT6HGRqMjgXzcU)
I don't think it will sell. I think it's all hype for meecum and to get a gauge to the value of the car.
But I guess it's no reserve, so that blows my theory.
Deathsled $8 Mill
Dennis 427 $1.25 Mill
Biggy $2.8 Mill
Who is next?
with all due respect beg to differ, whom ever buys this bullitt mustang will have the original 1 of 1 true bullitt
this particular vehicle has a paper trail since it left hollywood with mostly all its sheet metal and parts still intact
it has been kept by the current family for many consecutive decades
car number two was a carcass when it was found
can't and shouldn't compare this bullitt # 1 to the other car
just my two cents
please note pictures #1 #2 are of bullitt 559 car to be sold in 2020
pictures #3 #4 are of bullitt 558 or the chase car
Quote from: thefordshow on October 01, 2019, 07:20:33 PM
Its very interesting, I think what may take a little wind out of the sail is that its not the only Bullitt car. The new owner is going to have one of two,..A little different that one of one, the only one. Still the most iconic Mustang in history in my opinion. When the smoke clears I wouldn't be shocked if its around 2 mil.
The car is selling at no reserve, so it's going to sell. I think $6-$8M, personally.
And, no comparison between this and the second car. This is the most important / best condition of the two, IMO. If we'll see! 8)
No doubt some "greater fool" will be separated from a pile of Benjamin's
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 01, 2019, 08:46:38 PM
Deathsled $8 Mill
Dennis 427 $1.25 Mill
Biggy $2.8 Mill
Who is next?
$1.9 Mill
Driven by the King of Cool in the car chase that defined all others and mostly still as original as when retired? $8 million. Hey check what the Batmobile sold for a while back...$4.6 million and that car was driven around by a bat.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.businessinsider.com/original-batmobile-sold-for-46-million-at-auction-2013-1
It's going to sell for alot more then any current owner paid.
Dicky Smothers used to walk around complaining that he couldn't afford to buy back "his" Cobra because his previous ownership made the value exorbitant? Sure Dicky, it was you.
Complain to Tommy. He made you sell it.
Quote from: shelbydoug on October 02, 2019, 06:54:20 AM
It's going to sell for alot more then any current owner paid.
Dicky Smothers used to walk around complaining that he couldn't afford to buy back "his" Cobra because his previous ownership made the value exorbitant? Sure Dicky, it was you.
Complain to Tommy. He made you sell it.
smothers brothers olds and now back to the bullitt
Quote from: 6s2020 on October 02, 2019, 02:30:19 AM
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 01, 2019, 08:46:38 PM
Deathsled $8 Mill
Dennis 427 $1.25 Mill
Biggy $2.8 Mill
Who is next?
$1.9 Mill
KJ. $12 mill
Deathsled $8mill
Biggy. $2.8mill
Dave. $2mill
2020. $1.9mill
Dennis 427. $1.25 Mill
$2 mill
if regular (lol) folks bid on bullitt it should come in at north of three million
if ford or one if its agents joins the bid process, then it will be north of five million
Why not get all crazy with it? My guess - $12+ million
Substantially original
Driven by, but to his chagrin, not owned by Steve McQueen
Paper trail with impeccable provenance
Listed in the National Historic Vehicle Registry
The Porsche 917 used in his film LeMans sold for $14+mil
What else is a multi-millionaire going to do with their spare cash?
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on October 02, 2019, 09:26:05 AM
if regular (lol) folks bid on bullitt it should come in at north of three million
if ford or one if its agents joins the bid process, then it will be north of five million
Pick a number Tony
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on October 01, 2019, 09:26:28 PM
The car is selling at no reserve, so it's going to sell. I think $6-$8M, personally.
Pick a number
I don't think that Ford would buy it because they've already gotten all their publicity out of it for the cost of shipping it around. It's about to become old news, from their PR standpoint.
A guy like Leno might want it, and has the pockets to bid it to whatever it takes to win. Tough to call a price when two of those guys get into a bidding war.
I'll put in a guess at $3.1M
My guess is $1.4M
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 02, 2019, 09:33:35 AM
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on October 01, 2019, 09:26:28 PM
The car is selling at no reserve, so it's going to sell. I think $6-$8M, personally.
Pick a number
Biggy - put me down for $6.25M :D
I was just looking at the pics.
Whenever I've read about how to build a Bullitt replica etc. it has said the rear tail panel was blacked out along with the taillight bezels.
Doesn't look like the original car has those features.
thoughts?
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
Niki6Shekby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
I guess $4 mill
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 02, 2019, 10:40:37 AM
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
3.75M plus fees
Greek
4.1 mil
3.2 mil
Millions? Nah. $250k.
Quote from: shelbydoug on October 02, 2019, 02:50:32 PM
Millions? Nah. $250k.
WOW! I like the low-baller in you, Doug. ;D
Lol! $1,000 for scrap iron....time will tell.
Scrap iron is $25 a ton isn't it?
Could be. I didn't price it out. Just an uneducated guess on my part. But that makes it even less therefore. I'm still at $8 million.
Actually, you should see all the iron reinforcement that's attached the bottom of the car. It's something like 1 inch square tubing that runs the width of the car. That alone has to be worth something. ;D
Yes I recall seeing that when I drove over to Traverse City Michigan in the dead of winter to see it. As I said before, it has an eerie vibe that comes off it. Pretty much all the guys originally associated with the car and the movie are gone.
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 02, 2019, 10:40:37 AM
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
Niki6Shekby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
^^
Updated
4.2
This is fun. Auction isn't too far away in the future. Hats off to Bigfoot for making a record.
Yup, Biggy is all business on this one. ;)
biggie got to ask, what will you be awarding the closest to the winning bid ?
thanks in advance for your generosity
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 02, 2019, 10:40:37 AM
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
Niki6Shekby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
Quote from: deathsled on October 01, 2019, 05:45:18 PM
Maybe. It is so hard to know. Depends who is in the audience.........
.......And how much they are or have been drinking :o
$5.0 million
Jon
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
I'll say $1 million even. There is no way this car is selling for $12 million. Not a chance that this car will sell for near the same price as CSX2000, no freakin way. I'll put large sums of money on that.
QSS
I second that motion, I added a little extra for those public intoxicated moments that sometimes occurs..... ;)
Quote from: QuickSilverShelby on October 02, 2019, 10:33:44 PM
I'll say $1 million even. There is no way this car is selling for $12 million. Not a chance that this car will sell for near the same price as CSX2000, no freakin way. I'll put large sums of money on that.
QSS
I know I'm sticking my neck out, but...outside of Shelby lovers, I think the appeal of the Bullitt car is broader than CSX2000. Bullitt carries the appeal of movie, Mustang and Steve McQueen lovers. Check out the price bump for any car / motorcycle related Steve McQueen items.
The gauntlet has been throw! ;D
And, there are only a small number of cars (26 total) that are in the National Historic Vehicle Registry. Don't know if that will have impact, but still a differentiator among different vehicles.
As Dana Mecum said (and I quote), "This ain't no car! This is a piece of pop culture!"
Actually, it can be both. 🤪
I may have to change my Bid.... :o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JsW5wUu2HY
Is there a 20 year old who just won the Power Ball? That's who will buy this thing.
You can't go with anything that an auctioneer says. They are the same as a traveling circus side show barker selling maybe rubber bands as classic IQ boosters from the '50s for $10 each with a certificate of authentication signed by the Ring Master...serial numbered too.
Quote from: 6s2020 on October 03, 2019, 02:32:45 AM
I may have to change my Bid.... :o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JsW5wUu2HY
Chicken cup. Lol! Makes me believe I woefully underpaid for my original Shelby World Champ tee from 1965.
Beat down old green fastbacks trade in the 20-25k range, beat down old worn out COBRAS trade in the 1,000,000 range . There is a generational difference between cars.
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on October 02, 2019, 11:28:35 PM
And, there are only a small number of cars (26 total) that are in the National Historic Vehicle Registry. Don't know if that will have impact, but still a differentiator among different vehicles.
As Dana Mecum said (and I quote), "This ain't no car! This is a piece of pop culture!"
Actually, it can be both.
^^^ and there you have it.
I'll put in a guess of
$5.5M
I'm going guess around $6.3 million...............
Ok a lot of good opinions so far. Lets talk about what kind of people will be bidding on this car. Better yet what kind of bidder will end up with it. Is it: A) the Steve McQueen fan B) the Mustang fan C) the movie lover fan
it will be the rich guys and a corporation cloaked under a disguise in order not to reveal itself
Quote from: Chad on October 03, 2019, 02:56:07 PM
Ok a lot of good opinions so far. Lets talk about what kind of people will be bidding on this car. Better yet what kind of bidder will end up with it. Is it: A) the Steve McQueen fan B) the Mustang fan C) the movie lover fan
Maybe one of the museum/collector guys? Hendrick, Simeone, Staluppi, Leno etc.
I'm thinking John Staluppi. He just sold everything and started over.
A Lincoln driven by Joe Pesci in the movie Casino just sold for 10k at BJ Vegas this morning more in line for pricing.
Get in at ground level and start buying up the cars on Ford versus Ferrari.
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 02, 2019, 10:06:58 PM
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Hillbilly. $6.3mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
If you are headed to the auction in Kissimmee Florida and you are a current MCA member.
You are eligible for complementary Mecum bidders and admissions passes. Contact the MCA directly.
I am predicting a collector to bid it up to 3.25 Mil.
Then they HE may have to get this to have a place to write the check:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Ford-Mustang-Bullitt/233343530003?hash=item36545bb413:g:EwYAAOSw4Btdf~Do
Active bidding into the millions by dedicated McQueen/Bullitt fans but as the price climbs there will be a small number (2?) of corporate/ultra wealthy bidders who are less interested in the car and more interested in stoking their egos so they can claim ownership of the car. The winning bidder won't even miss the millions they will spend to call it their own. I'll make an additional prediction that a few years into the future the car will be sold at auction again for a huge loss.
Quote from: Chad on October 03, 2019, 02:56:07 PM
Ok a lot of good opinions so far. Lets talk about what kind of people will be bidding on this car. Better yet what kind of bidder will end up with it. Is it: A) the Steve McQueen fan B) the Mustang fan C) the movie lover fan
Craig Jackson will buy it for $1.5M
Quote from: kjspeed on October 04, 2019, 08:44:22 AM
Active bidding into the millions by dedicated McQueen/Bullitt fans but as the price climbs there will be a small number (2?) of corporate/ultra wealthy bidders who are less interested in the car and more interested in stoking their egos so they can claim ownership of the car. The winning bidder won't even miss the millions they will spend to call it their own. I'll make an additional prediction that a few years into the future the car will be sold at auction again for a huge loss.
Quote from: Chad on October 03, 2019, 02:56:07 PM
Ok a lot of good opinions so far. Lets talk about what kind of people will be bidding on this car. Better yet what kind of bidder will end up with it. Is it: A) the Steve McQueen fan B) the Mustang fan C) the movie lover fan
Ding ding on all points.
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
Quote from: sfm5 on October 04, 2019, 03:49:00 PM
Craig Jackson will buy it for $1.5M
Good point, regarding Craig Jackson. I'm sure he'll be in the mix.
Must respectfully disagree with your assumption that it will be resold in a few years for a loss.
You forget that this is a new piece of Americana when it was designated and placed in the National Historic Registry
"the Chicago Daily Herald on January 16, 2018.
WASHINGTON — The Historic Vehicle Association this week announced that a 1968 Mustang Fastback, serial No. 8R02S125559 from the 1968 movie "Bullitt," was selected as the 21st automobile on the National Historic Vehicle Register."
Quote from: kjspeed on October 04, 2019, 08:44:22 AM
Active bidding into the millions by dedicated McQueen/Bullitt fans but as the price climbs there will be a small number (2?) of corporate/ultra wealthy bidders who are less interested in the car and more interested in stoking their egos so they can claim ownership of the car. The winning bidder won't even miss the millions they will spend to call it their own. I'll make an additional prediction that a few years into the future the car will be sold at auction again for a huge loss.
Quote from: Chad on October 03, 2019, 02:56:07 PM
I bet it sells to someone out of the country :o
Russia, Saudi Arabia or Japan?? Could end up on someone's wall. Like that Pagani
Any people have a number in mind?
And if I miss ur bid just send me a PM
2.9 Million
I'll take 4.75mil
Cartoon girl goes for $25 million. Anyone want to reconsider their bids?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-07/cartoon-girl-goes-for-25-million-as-tear-gas-chokes-hong-kong
Quote from: deathsled on October 08, 2019, 09:20:53 AM
Cartoon girl goes for $25 million. Anyone want to reconsider their bids?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-07/cartoon-girl-goes-for-25-million-as-tear-gas-chokes-hong-kong
thats very fugly...
after seeing the ugly gal sell for a bunch of money
yes would like to raise the bid to 4.1 million and throw in a 6 pack of old milwaukee
I mentioned the National Historic Vehicle Registry as one of the reasons I guessed so high. But I think that the buyer at this auction will likely be someone out of the country, probably someone most people have never heard of (Sheik Yerbooty perhaps?). They'll show off their trophy for a few years, tire of it and then send it on it's way where it will be purchased for a sum more in line with other guesses in this pool. It's not what I would wish for this car - I'd love to see Chad McQueen or another family member or a true automotive enthusiast obtain what Steve could not, but at an auction cash is king. There are people in this world with stupid amounts of money and the desire to own something as rare as that car. I actually think my guess may be on the low side, but I'm still $4 million higher than the next guesser. All I know for sure is - it won't be me. (But I'll be there watching!)
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on October 05, 2019, 09:58:35 AM
Must respectfully disagree with your assumption that it will be resold in a few years for a loss.
You forget that this is a new piece of Americana when it was designated and placed in the National Historic Registry
"the Chicago Daily Herald on January 16, 2018.
WASHINGTON — The Historic Vehicle Association this week announced that a 1968 Mustang Fastback, serial No. 8R02S125559 from the 1968 movie "Bullitt," was selected as the 21st automobile on the National Historic Vehicle Register."
Quote from: kjspeed on October 04, 2019, 08:44:22 AM
Active bidding into the millions by dedicated McQueen/Bullitt fans but as the price climbs there will be a small number (2?) of corporate/ultra wealthy bidders who are less interested in the car and more interested in stoking their egos so they can claim ownership of the car. The winning bidder won't even miss the millions they will spend to call it their own. I'll make an additional prediction that a few years into the future the car will be sold at auction again for a huge loss.
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 04, 2019, 06:17:06 PM
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
Thanks to Bigfoot's stellar effort creating "The Record." Anyone sending a landing party down to the actual auction or staying back to watch on Mecum? I've watched on Mecum many times before and the coverage on the internet is quite good. Florida in January versus Chicago in January? I dunno. That is a tough one. Let me think...Tony? Opinions? I mean Palm trees in January. Might bring out an allergy or two. Yeah Maybe Chicago with 5 feet of snow.
dang this guys good, even got the 6 pack on my bid
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 08, 2019, 10:01:34 AM
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 04, 2019, 06:17:06 PM
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
I'll be there for sure. Thanks to Tony for letting us know that MCA membership entitles you to free admission as a bidder.
If anyone else is going we should schedule a SAAC meet-up.
Quote from: deathsled on October 08, 2019, 12:17:25 PM
Thanks to Bigfoot's stellar effort creating "The Record." Anyone sending a landing party down to the actual auction or staying back to watch on Mecum? I've watched on Mecum many times before and the coverage on the internet is quite good. Florida in January versus Chicago in January? I dunno. That is a tough one. Let me think...Tony? Opinions? I mean Palm trees in January. Might bring out an allergy or two. Yeah Maybe Chicago with 5 feet of snow.
Forget the Bullitt Mustang. I would rather spend $25 million on cartoon girl. It gives so much more in return with those haphazard pencil lines and nasty scowl.
With all the fantasy bidding, does the winner get a get a fantasy ride?
My guess is still $6.3 million! :D
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Hillbilly. $6.3 Mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
Quote from: Don Johnston on October 08, 2019, 02:20:33 PM
With all the fantasy bidding, does the winner get a get a fantasy ride?
1. They can share a 6 pack with Tony and I'll give them a white knuckle ride at WGI when our National Convention is there next.
2. I heard Rick might throw in a shirt.
3. Howard might take a photo with you or show us his tattoos.
4. You can also find the guys wearing the white Shelby jackets and close cropped hair at the convention and get an autograph .
5. I'll sign ur Registry.
As long as no one in the group wears one of them "aloha shirts"* , I accept if I win.
*haven't seen one at a convention that is an Aloha land shirt. Those are Key West knock offs! 8)
I might were my Tommy Pajama shirt.
I might wear my Gas Monkey beefy t just for shi.. and giggles. I'm still at just over a mill. ;)
Ok my guess is 4.5 million
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Hillbilly. $6.3 Mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Chad. $4.5 mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
It's nice to see some company at the top, re the guessing :D.
I'll be there as well. I can't wait, as I can only imagine how electric the room will be when she crosses.
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on October 02, 2019, 11:28:35 PM
... there are only a small number of cars (26 total) that are in the National Historic Vehicle Registry...
(FWIW) I keep thinking that this ^^^ could be the "joker in the deck" when it comes to the auction
Is the first cobra built, now at Miller, in the natl historic registry?
900,000 Large.
A million is a barrier not many will push past. And with two Bullit's out there, some bidder concern?
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Hillbilly. $6.3 Mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Chad. $4.5 mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
DanTHeMan. $0.90 mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
1.7 million
You have to think; the car is probably already sold and the process of sending through the auction is just for Mecum's benefit! Advertising and drawing card! Also you have to think that the owner has it in his head that the car is worth several million dollars. So I seriously doubt it will sell for anything below 3 million. Just my train of thought.
Intereting thought. I wonder what the owner has set as a reserve. 8)
NO RESERVE
Quote from: Don Johnston on October 16, 2019, 04:20:17 PM
Intereting thought. I wonder what the owner has set as a reserve. 8)
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on October 16, 2019, 05:27:25 PM
NO RESERVE
Quote from: Don Johnston on October 16, 2019, 04:20:17 PM
Intereting thought. I wonder what the owner has set as a reserve. 8)
So what are the odds Mecum ends up buying it?
Seems there was/were other cars that sold very quick - and to some too low - that ended up with the Mecums ???
Quote from: JD on October 16, 2019, 06:30:38 PM
Seems there was/were other cars that sold very quick - and to some too low - that ended up with the Mecums ???
THAT is a fact!
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on October 16, 2019, 06:53:27 PM
Quote from: JD on October 16, 2019, 06:30:38 PM
Seems there was/were other cars that sold very quick - and to some too low - that ended up with the Mecums ???
THAT is a fact!
Everybody knows that the dice are loaded
Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed
Everybody knows the war is over
Everybody knows the good guys lost
Everybody knows the fight was fixed
The poor stay poor, the rich get rich
That's how it goes
Everybody knows
Good poem. I liked it. And I had to look up "anthropocene." "The current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment." Great word! Thank you!
LC
I think it's a mistake to sell that car at no Reserve. My number is 4.5 million but you never know. I remember the look of absolute disgust on the owner's face when the hammer dropped on "The Last Sting Ray" at Barrett Jackson in 2007. I was to to the left of the stage on the floor right where the cars come up the ramp watching. It hammered for $600,000. He was expecting A LOT more. At least I got to see the Super Snake rip all the carpet off the ramp up the stage when the guy driving it just touched the gas pedal before it hammered for $5 million that year.
You can bet that there really is a reserve!!! The auction house will bid it up to a number the owner is good with and then see if it sells from that point!
^^^ yeah, but the house always wins, right?
What is more important?
Quote from: Chad on October 17, 2019, 09:14:13 AM
You can bet that there really is a reserve!!! The auction house will bid it up to a number the owner is good with and then see if it sells from that point!
+1 . That way even if it doesn't sell a market price is established (by phantom bidder) for the next time. Smoke and mirrors.
That's the down side of a corrupt entity. If people think, what would I pay for something like that? It would be closer to my original estimate of selling price. You never know what they are thinking but most likely stir up a lot of HOOPLA and set a price for a later sale...
Quote from: 427heaven on October 17, 2019, 10:38:09 AMYou never know what they are thinking but most likely stir up a lot of HOOPLA and set a price for a later sale...
They did that with the red 66 GT350 convertible. Bid it to $8/900k with reserve not met. Then a few months later sell it for $700k (+/-).
Really curious to see what the Bullitt does. Lots of the older generation is dying off.
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Hillbilly. $6.3 Mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Chad. $4.5 mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
MotoHo. $1.7 billzin
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
DanTHeMan. $0.90 mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
Quote from: 68stangcjfb on October 17, 2019, 08:10:15 AM
I think it's a mistake to sell that car at no Reserve. My number is 4.5 million but you never know.
That number is taken,..if that was a bid......
$2.25 (going to get into change at the end). Winner will be Leno, Jackson, or Hendicks
Put me down for $1.5M...please.
I am convinced the bidding will be fierce on this car. We're not in any sort of a recession at the moment and certainly not a depression and you know the whole car world has its eye on this car worldwide...I probably should go down to Fla to see the spectacle unfold.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8JeZBELLMs
Well I saw it live in Traverse City. Gave it a small bow when no one was looking. Eerie car as I said before because most if not all the men associated with this car in the movie are gone. A certain sadness associated with it because McQueen never got to own it. Flip side of the argument is that he could have bought it after the movie but chose not to. Unless it wasn't for sale. I can't imagine WB would not have sold it to him had he made an offer they could not refuse....
This car will be in Chicago next month at MCACN.
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Hillbilly. $6.3 Mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Chad. $4.5 mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
MotoHo. $1.7 billzin
SFM5. $1.5 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
DanTHeMan. $0.90 mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
i guess a 1.8 million usd
I'll go see it again in Chicago. Why not have a selfish encore with it one more time.
So does that mean the old charger is worth the same ?
Did it survive? If so, then yes!
My dad wants in on the fantasy bidding if permissible. He doesn't have a saac account at age 91 soon to be 92. If allowed Don Elsliger's bid is $10 million.
Best,
Richard E.
Quote from: deathsled on October 29, 2019, 08:50:34 AM
My dad wants in on the fantasy bidding if permissible. He doesn't have a saac account at age 91 soon to be 92. If allowed Don Elsliger's bid is $10 million.
Best,
Richard E.
Nice! I like to see a person shoot high. :D
Received these in the mail yesterday from Mecum. Pretty cool Bullitt booklet and a Challenger 2 LSR booklet also. The Bullitt booklet is about 25 pages jammed with color photos and the story of the car. My only complaint is that part of the story refers to the scene where McQueen overshoots the right-hand turn and has to back up. Whoever wrote the line about him "slamming it into drive and smoking the tires" is oblivious to the fact that it was a 4-speed, not an automatic, and it only smoked one rear tire with it's open rear end. But that's just me nit-picking. Overall the booklet is very cool. Maybe I'll bring it to Mecum and see if I can get Chad and Sean to autograph it.
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/153-061119084218.jpeg)
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/153-061119084254.jpeg)
How the real Bullitt car appears today and how it will roll onto the auction floor.
Naaaa usually those fudgies ( we affectionately call them fudgie the whales like the carvel cakes) dont hold the same value as a special interest mustang. Unless its inevid those heliphant motors
Quote from: 427heaven on October 27, 2019, 11:50:29 AM
So does that mean the old charger is worth the same ?
fudgie zzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
Quote from: deathsled on October 27, 2019, 12:24:33 PM
Did it survive? If so, then yes!
should be included in the fantasy bidding as a courtesy to you my good man.
may I recommend bidder deathsled II....
let me contact my secretary....BIGGIE...you got this ????
Quote from: deathsled on October 29, 2019, 08:50:34 AM
My dad wants in on the fantasy bidding if permissible. He doesn't have a saac account at age 91 soon to be 92. If allowed Don Elsliger's bid is $10 million.
Best,
Richard E.
a stunning compilation, I would put this away in the years to come it will be worth lotsa money on ebay....collectible...
Quote from: kjspeed on November 06, 2019, 08:54:49 AM
Received these in the mail yesterday from Mecum. Pretty cool Bullitt booklet and a Challenger 2 LSR booklet also. The Bullitt booklet is about 25 pages jammed with color photos and the story of the car. My only complaint is that part of the story refers to the scene where McQueen overshoots the right-hand turn and has to back up. Whoever wrote the line about him "slamming it into drive and smoking the tires" is oblivious to the fact that it was a 4-speed, not an automatic, and it only smoked one rear tire with it's open rear end. But that's just me nit-picking. Overall the booklet is very cool. Maybe I'll bring it to Mecum and see if I can get Chad and Sean to autograph it.
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/153-061119084218.jpeg)
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/153-061119084254.jpeg)
you simply fascinate us with all this inside information...ah to be one with the muckity mucks.....to the insiders....salud !
Quote from: deathsled on November 10, 2019, 01:06:42 PM
How the real Bullitt car appears today and how it will roll onto the auction floor.
Senor Biggie please up my wager up 500k just because of the historical significance....its only money
News flash. Bullitt car is now on eBay instead.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1967-Ford-Mustang/283663505276?ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574971043&toolid=10001&campid=5337851298&customid=318417&icep_item=283663505276&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&nordt=true&srcrot=711-53200-19255-0&rvr_id=2176271100735&rvr_ts=56a4c50d16e0abc19ed0b167fff5edd3&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true&pageci=32d28cba-effd-45b0-b2e1-703dbf0d7881
Bidding is fierce. And it even has a Marti Report!
lawd half merrrrceee, it is da bulli !
Quote from: deathsled on November 10, 2019, 01:50:18 PM
News flash. Bullitt car is now on eBay instead.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1967-Ford-Mustang/283663505276?ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574971043&toolid=10001&campid=5337851298&customid=318417&icep_item=283663505276&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&nordt=true&srcrot=711-53200-19255-0&rvr_id=2176271100735&rvr_ts=56a4c50d16e0abc19ed0b167fff5edd3&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true&pageci=32d28cba-effd-45b0-b2e1-703dbf0d7881
Bidding is fierce. And it even has a Marti Report!
Yes 100 percent confirmed. That's where it's been all this time...
https://barnfinds.com/most-expensive-muscle-car-ever-1968-ford-bullitt-mustang/
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 27, 2019, 11:28:11 AM
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Hillbilly. $6.3 Mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Chad. $4.5 mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
Chris NOS. $1.8mill
MotoHo. $1.7 billzin
SFM5. $1.5 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
DanTHeMan. $0.90 mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on November 10, 2019, 01:29:51 PM
Senor Biggie please up my wager up 500k just because of the historical significance....its only money
Wha ?
less than a week to go...
As we sit here in the Principality of Sealand and ponder of the upcoming sale, should we recalculate our bids to reflect the new carrying case ? Will that be included in the sale?
If people want to submit an estimate,...and have not already done so......
Feel free
Quote from: Bigfoot on January 04, 2020, 08:40:14 PM
If people want to submit an estimate,...and have not already done so......
Feel free
If this were the Price is Right, I'd just add one dollar to the highest bid. So, I'll go with 12,000,001.00
I think it will cap out at 2.5 mil. Chris
I'm thinkin 1.35!
Dang it Brian! That gives me no wiggle room. I suppose I only needed to add $1 to Deathsled's $8 mil, but I wanted to be bold.
I'll be there so I just may have to bid it up to $12 million if no one else steps up to the plate just so I can win this contest. Hey Biggie, what is the prize?
Quote from: BGlover67 on January 05, 2020, 07:02:24 AM
Quote from: Bigfoot on January 04, 2020, 08:40:14 PM
If people want to submit an estimate,...and have not already done so......
Feel free
If this were the Price is Right, I'd just add one dollar to the highest bid. So, I'll go with 12,000,001.00
5.2 million...Definitely!
I say 2.1 Million
whats the price for the closest estimate ;-)
Great question !
The PRIZE will be an all inclusive transportation, food, entertainment, all expense paid trip to Biggies Resort Hotel Motel Holiday Inn.
SAY WHAT !
You see, if your girl starts acting up, then you take her friend.
I said a hip hop,
The hippie to the hippie
The hip hip a hop, and you don't stop, a rock it
To the bang bang boogie, say up jump the boogie,
To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat.
A Skiddleebebop, we rock, scooby doo,
And guess what, America, we love you
Quote from: Kent on January 05, 2020, 12:01:35 PM
whats the price for the closest estimate ;-)
Question:
Are our estimates for bid price or all in price (bid price plus all fees)?
Jon
I would say...yes
Quote from: 1175 on January 05, 2020, 02:58:27 PM
Question:
Are our estimates for bid price or all in price (bid price plus all fees)?
Jon
My bid of 3.1 mil is the hammer price.
BGlover 67. $12,000,001
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Hillbilly. $6.3 Mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Chad. $4.5 mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
ChrisFordShow. $2.1mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
Chris NOS. $1.8mill
MotoHo. $1.7 billzin
SFM5. $1.5 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Stony. $1.35Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
DanTHeMan. $0.90 mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
BGlover 67. $12,000,001
KJ $12 Mill
Deathsled. $8mill
Hillbilly. $6.3 Mill
Shelby RB. $6.25 Mill
Mark P. $5.5 mill
Karguy. $5.2mill
1175. $5mill
GT-LAD. $4.75 Mill
Chad. $4.5 mill
Doug C. $4.2 Mill
Tony FL. $4.1 Mill + beer
Mustangman nl $4mill
Greek. $3.75 mill
D Johnson. $3.25 Mill
Niki6Shelby. $3.2 millzion
Van-Oilers. $3.1mill
Greg. $2.9mill
Biggy. $2.8 Mill
ChrisFordShowCA. $2.5mill
Kent. $2.1mill
Dave. $2.0 Mill
2020. $1.9 Mill
Chris NOS. $1.8mill
MotoHo. $1.7 billzin
SFM5. $1.5 Mill
2112. $1.4 Mill
Stony. $1.35Mill
Dennis427. $1.25 Mill
Quicksilver. $1.00mill
DanTHeMan. $0.90 mill
ShelbyDoug. $0.250 mill
Quote from: Kent on January 05, 2020, 12:00:47 PM
I say 2.1 Million
Spoken for
How about a diff number
Biggie put me down for $4.37M.
Doug
I'll take 7.625M
I'll take 4.6mill
Cheers
Reason why Bullit will sell
You guys are silly. It's value doesn't exist in three dimension in person. It exists as an image in the film.
You can't recreate that.
Which one are you buying? The stand in for the closeups or the wreck from the ditch?
Are you going to start wearing a turtleneck and a shoulder holster too?
Don't forget all of those Swanson "He Man" frozen dinners.
Buy Dorothy's ruby slippers. They're easier to store.
This could turn out to be one of the biggest urinating contest we have ever seen.
Things to consider:
1) it's on the national historic vehicle registry
2) the most famous car chase filmed
3) driven by Steve McQueen
4) wanted to be purchased by Steve McQueen but was turned down numerous times
5) hidden for decades
6) SOMEONE HAS THE MONEY AND WANTS IT, GOING TO MAKE
IT RAIN
Throwing something out there, what if you were one of the bidders and someone out bid you on BULLITT.
They who bought it , just bought it , zero attachment just a future investment.....
This may not be the last time it goes up for sale
Quote from: shelbydoug on January 09, 2020, 01:57:20 PM
You guys are silly. It's value doesn't exist in three dimension in person. It exists as an image in the film.
You can't recreate that.
Which one are you buying? The stand in for the closeups or the wreck from the ditch?
Are you going to start wearing a turtleneck and a shoulder holster too?
Don't forget all of those Swanson "He Man" frozen dinners.
Buy Dorothy's ruby slippers. They're easier to store.
Oh by the way to answer your other question;
Which one are you buying? The stand in for the closeups or the wreck from the ditch
The one that is being sold is #559 the close up car that is dilapidated in the USA
The wreck from the ditch is #558 being rebuilt in Mexico
No one can ever prove people with lots of disposable cash are smart.
I guess if you put it in a museum you can charge people to see it, then? ;D
Do you know that Roy Rogers had Trigger stuffed and mounted? Admission was not free. ;)
I just told one of my friends essentially the same, just because you have the funds, does not mean you have the sense...
Better lucky than good. Yes I was aware that Roy had Trigger and also Bullet ( not to be confused with Bullitts car) stuffed and displayed them in his and Dale's museum. Talk about extracting the most profits from Trigger. It's all about the Benjamin's...
Quote from: shelbydoug on January 09, 2020, 03:07:47 PM
No one can ever prove people with lots of disposable cash are smart.
I guess if you put it in a museum you can charge people to see it, them. ;D
Do you know that Roy Rogers had Trigger stuffed and mounted? Admission was not free. ;)
Probably his sequenced shirts sold for as much as this car will and are just as useful?
I wonder if they stuffed Rin-tin-tin? :o
Having worked in the classic car auction business for over 25 years, I can tell you that all it takes is 2 bidders that both want the car. Whoever has more nerve and deeper pockets will win the final bid.
So really the sky is the limit. After all, what is a few million dollars to a billionaire.
Doug
Just for education and clarification purposes:
First picture, Roy, Trigger and Bullet alive
Second picture, Trigger and Bullet stuffed
Third picture, Bullitt the topic of this illustrious conversation
Fourth picture, Dale....
As far as the sequence shirt, rumor has it was sold either to Liberace or some guy up North.
Quote from: shelbydoug on January 09, 2020, 03:07:47 PM
No one can ever prove people with lots of disposable cash are smart.
I guess if you put it in a museum you can charge people to see it, then? ;D
Do you know that Roy Rogers had Trigger stuffed and mounted? Admission was not free. ;)
Is Dale alive or stuffed in that pic?
Never saw that pic of Dale...Now we know what tripped Roy's "trigger"! ;)
Well, we'll all know in less than 24 hours! 👍🏻
Looks very satisfied and serene
Quote from: shelbydoug on January 09, 2020, 05:16:06 PM
Is Dale alive or stuffed in that pic?
Ride em cowboy
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on January 09, 2020, 06:09:40 PM
Never saw that pic of Dale...Now we know what tripped Roy's "trigger"! ;)
4.1 + 1 case of beer
Maybe even more once people realize this maybe the one and only time they may have the opportunity to acquire it or even view it again
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on January 09, 2020, 06:18:15 PM
Well, we'll all know in less than 24 hours! 👍🏻
Put me down for 3.5M if it is not too late.
I think when people understand that they can get something similar ... Boss hogs Black fastback for the low 20s they might stay in that price range because its a beat up movie car. ;D I don't always drink beer but when I do its dos equis so 1 case of beer added to the cost.
QuoteSecond picture, Trigger and Bullet stuffed
That ain't Trigger... ;)
TOB
Quote from: 427heaven on January 09, 2020, 09:06:29 PM
I think when people understand that they can get something similar ... Boss hogs Black fastback for the low 20s they might stay in that price range because its a beat up movie car. ;D I don't always drink beer but when I do its dos equis so 1 case of beer added to the cost.
Dos equis it's the most interesting man alive. Lol!
Quote from: Peter L. on January 09, 2020, 04:13:31 PM
Having worked in the classic car auction business for over 25 years, I can tell you that all it takes is 2 bidders that both want the car. Whoever has more nerve and deeper pockets will win the final bid.
So really the sky is the limit. After all, what is a few million dollars to a billionaire.
Only one bidder in some cases. The house will shill bid the car up to what they think is a market value . This procedure has been confirmed a number of times by auction representatives of several of the major auctions houses over the years. They claim it is to protect the seller in case there is no money in the house at auction time. The house will bid the car up to the reserve if the car does not sell the last so called bid(house) is there to establish a supposed market value. So one buyer bidding against the house to a point that they let it go at. Supposedly only legal for cars that have a reserve. But most likely it happens sometimes on no reserve auctions too. Don't shoot the messenger.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 10, 2020, 12:17:31 AM
Quote from: Peter L. on January 09, 2020, 04:13:31 PM
Having worked in the classic car auction business for over 25 years, I can tell you that all it takes is 2 bidders that both want the car. Whoever has more nerve and deeper pockets will win the final bid.
So really the sky is the limit. After all, what is a few million dollars to a billionaire.
Only one bidder in some cases. The house will shill bid the car up to what they think is a market value . This procedure has been confirmed a number of times by auction representatives of several of the major auctions houses over the years. They claim it is to protect the seller in case there is no money in the house at auction time. The house will bid the car up to the reserve if the car does not sell the last so called bid(house) is there to establish a supposed market value. So one buyer bidding against the house to a point that they let it go at. Supposedly only legal for cars that have a reserve. But most likely it happens sometimes on no reserve auctions too. Don't shoot the messenger.
Agreed, and sounds reasonable to me if only bid up to reserve , no harm no fowl, would not have to be the house that does it, just get a mate to bid it to reserve.
Or a fake phone bidder. As you say , sets a perceived value.
Mr Gaines, I believe you, lots of silliness going on at these auctions.
There is a teason drink coupons come with every bidder's pass
Totally agree, but with such a high profile car I'm sure there is going to be more than one bidder willing to step up to the plate on this one.
My prediction : No winning bid
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 10, 2020, 12:17:31 AM
Quote from: Peter L. on January 09, 2020, 04:13:31 PM
Having worked in the classic car auction business for over 25 years, I can tell you that all it takes is 2 bidders that both want the car. Whoever has more nerve and deeper pockets will win the final bid.
So really the sky is the limit. After all, what is a few million dollars to a billionaire.
Only one bidder in some cases. The house will shill bid the car up to what they think is a market value . This procedure has been confirmed a number of times by auction representatives of several of the major auctions houses over the years. They claim it is to protect the seller in case there is no money in the house at auction time. The house will bid the car up to the reserve if the car does not sell the last so called bid(house) is there to establish a supposed market value. So one buyer bidding against the house to a point that they let it go at. Supposedly only legal for cars that have a reserve. But most likely it happens sometimes on no reserve auctions too. Don't shoot the messenger.
Wayne Carini mentioned that on a car at auction on his TV show saying that there appeared there was no money in the room and the house was bidding the car up to reserve and had the right to do it IIRC. Gary
Sure its "no reserve", but guaranteed it will be 'protected'. ;)
And today is D Day
Quote from: Coralsnake on January 10, 2020, 07:48:26 AM
Mr Gaines, I believe you, lots of silliness going on at these auctions.
There is a reason drink coupons come with every bidder's pass
A couple of years ago I was at Barrett Jackson Las Vegas with a few friends. Me and one of my buds broke from the group to get our drinks refilled. Upon returning to our friends one of them had a "winning ticket" poking out of his shirt pocket. He had just bid and successfully bought a car at BJ.
For all the years we have been going with friends none of us had ever bought a car at BJ so we were all "Yeah baby!!!!...... you da man.......about time somebody man'ed up and bought a car at Barrett Jackson......wooooo hooooo" until we realized what he had bought.
What's funny is that he bought a Ford Fusion stretch Limo. The damn thing had been stretched by 6 freaking inches.
What's funnier is that he wasn't even drinking and his wife looked somewhat shell shocked.
What's hilarious is that he already owned a Ford Fusion back home in Calgary, Alberta.
And the cherry on top of this entire comedy act is that when I asked him "Is this sort modified car admissible into Canada?", ......he had no idea. We were rolling on the floor laughing. Still to this day it is the best Barrett Jackson story I personally have.
Turns out the Limo Company that modified the car was apart of only 2 accredited limo companies who could modify cars and there fore that bitchen' strech limo was indeed admissible into Canada. Boy did he get lucky. To this day it proudly resides in his garage next to his other Ford Fusion. :o
;D
QSS
Looks like the Bullitt is on page 7 of 12. So what time would that put that going across the block. I have not been watching the auction daily and was hoping one of you might be able to ballpark it. Wanted to keep it on the radar to watch online today.
It's lot 150
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on January 10, 2020, 09:36:33 AM
And today is D Day
NO.
D-Day was 6 June 1944 and you are disrespecting those who gave their lives...just say.
Well that shoots down the no sale guess lol
You are definitely one that travels with a support animal...lmao !
Tender...
Quote from: Chris Thauberger on January 10, 2020, 10:03:09 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on January 10, 2020, 09:36:33 AM
And today is D Day
NO.
D-Day was 6 June 1944 and you are disrespecting those who gave their lives...just say.
Quote from: Coralsnake on January 10, 2020, 10:08:32 AM
Well that shoots down the no sale guess lol
unless the seller, the house or one of their agents buys it to save face.
I would guess around 3 pm and my # 4.4 mil .
I have a pretrial conference that was kicked by the court to this afternoon. I'm gonna miss it live. Damned! I will have to rewind to see it...right now on lot F114 yellow Cuda. Pretrial starts at 1 fifteen. Close call. I'll bring my phone into the courthouse.
no need to fear you can follow it here...the mecum genie has granted your wish !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eht2mgpSWSI
If it does not direct link copy and put into your browser
Quote from: deathsled on January 10, 2020, 01:16:40 PM
I have a pretrial conference that was kicked by the court to this afternoon. I'm gonna miss it live. Damned! I will have to rewind to see it...right now on lot F114 yellow Cuda. Pretrial starts at 1 fifteen. Close call. I'll bring my phone into the courthouse.
I'm in the Kane County parking lot now watching on my phone. If I wasn't so duty oriented I'd just go in late. On lot F135 now. Such a close shave. I may go to the restroom in between just to peek. Thanks Tony.
Getting close. At lot 146.
Its going down !
already at 3.3....I am out
I am Told it sold at 3.4
Yes. $3.4M plus commission.
Hammered at $3.4M. I hope it goes to a museum so that those that worship movie cars can go to visit them.
Just as a FYI I had the first bid at Mecum $3,600
The winner in on our SAAC fantasy bid is D Johnston at 3.25 mill
You win a weekend at Biggies !
Does that include air fare for the visit? I'll bring the mai tai and mac nuts! ;D
Being in the room was nuts. The energy was out of control. Most people had their phones out recording, and you could see their hands shaking.
Amazing experience!
Yes indeed, two tickets from Aloha airlines!
Once you arrive you will be picked up and escorted via limousine to the Biggie Hilton...
Mahalo
Quote from: Don Johnston on January 10, 2020, 02:43:58 PM
Does that include air fare for the visit? I'll bring the mai tai and mac nuts! ;D
So as soon as Bullitt sold, it reminded me of Forrest Gump
And just like that, she was gone, out of my life again....
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on January 10, 2020, 03:11:53 PM
Yes indeed, two tickets from Aloha airlines!
Once you arrive you will be picked up and escorted via limousine to the Biggie Hilton...
Mahalo
Quote from: Don Johnston on January 10, 2020, 02:43:58 PM
Does that include air fare for the visit? I'll bring the mai tai and mac nuts! ;D
Hmmm. Sounds like an auction offer description. Aloha Airlines doesn't fly that route. As a matter of fact they haven't flown since 2008. Good one! 8)
Don what you are saying is that our investment is gone, this was a pyramid scheme, we have been bamboozled !
No trip, no limo, no stay...
Quote from: Don Johnston on January 10, 2020, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on January 10, 2020, 03:11:53 PM
Yes indeed, two tickets from Aloha airlines!
Once you arrive you will be picked up and escorted via limousine to the Biggie Hilton...
Mahalo
Quote from: Don Johnston on January 10, 2020, 02:43:58 PM
Does that include air fare for the visit? I'll bring the mai tai and mac nuts! ;D
Hmmm. Sounds like an auction offer description. Aloha Airlines doesn't fly that route. As a matter of fact they haven't flown since 2008. Good one! 8)
I would like to lodge a formal complaint with the rules committee. I guessed $3.5M but "Biggie" failed to recognize my bid. Or was it the closest without going over? Ruling committee please... :D ;)
Quote from: 69gt500 on January 10, 2020, 04:25:15 PM
I would like to lodge a formal complaint with the rules committee. I guessed $3.5M but "Biggie" failed to recognize my bid. Or was it the closest without going over? Ruling committee please... :D ;)
When did you place that estimate My Friend?
And I thought ur high bid today at BJ was gunna b 3mill ?
"Honey, I just bought the Bullitt Mustang."
"You bought a Mustang with bullet holes? What?"
"No, I bought the famous movie car from the movie, Bullitt."
"How much did you spend?"
"Three point four million."
"Whaaaaaaaaaaa?????"
Apparently and ironically the buyer's name is Frank.
Frank better hide it. Immediately.
Quote from: Bigfoot on January 10, 2020, 04:30:23 PM
Quote from: 69gt500 on January 10, 2020, 04:25:15 PM
I would like to lodge a formal complaint with the rules committee. I guessed $3.5M but "Biggie" failed to recognize my bid. Or was it the closest without going over? Ruling committee please... :D ;)
When did you place that estimate My Friend?
1/9. I wouldn't lie to you Bill. At least not intentionally. :)
Quote from: 69gt500 on January 09, 2020, 08:51:18 PM
Put me down for 3.5M if it is not too late.
David is the winner!
Quote from: Bigfoot on January 10, 2020, 04:34:42 PM
Quote from: 69gt500 on January 09, 2020, 08:51:18 PM
Put me down for 3.5M if it is not too late.
David is the winner!
This changes my entire plans for the weekend! :-)
Congrats to the Biggie Auction Estimate winner!
I made it into the Top Three. Was fun when bidding stalled at $3.1 Mill (my guess) for a little while.
I was starting to pack my bags for Biggie Resorts Int'l in Burnout World.
David wins first prize.
He gets a free Tattoo the next time he comes to visit and I will personally chaperone his car onto the racetrack at WGI the next time I see him there providing it's a Shelby or Mustang etc.
CONGRATULATIONS
Quote from: Bigfoot on January 10, 2020, 04:42:17 PM
David wins first prize.
He gets a free Tattoo the next time he comes to visit and I will personally chaperone his car onto the racetrack at WGI the next time I see him there providing it's a Shelby or Mustang etc.
CONGRATULATIONS
You da man Biggie! This is definitely one of those life changing moments.
Quote from: 69gt500 on January 10, 2020, 05:14:44 PM
Quote from: Bigfoot on January 10, 2020, 04:42:17 PM
David wins first prize.
He gets a free Tattoo the next time he comes to visit and I will personally chaperone his car onto the racetrack at WGI the next time I see him there providing it's a Shelby or Mustang etc.
CONGRATULATIONS
You da man Biggie! This is definitely one of those life changing moments.
If I had known 15+ plus years ago when we first connected that you would now be famous I'd have sent more Holiday Cards.
Does anyone know how much the original movie production cost?
Don our sincerest apologies for this auditing error that has occurred.
The good:
Through our connections we have contacted Colonel (we think army, not sure)Sanders and he has graciously donated this most delicious KFC family pack.
The bad:
Was to be delivered on that same Aloha Airlines flight by some guy named Rudy...
Quote from: Don Johnston on January 10, 2020, 02:43:58 PM
Does that include air fare for the visit? I'll bring the mai tai and mac nuts! ;D
I am actually relieved that David won. He will have to deal with collecting his "reward". As for my consolation prize, I will be checking the local aviation boneyard for decaying fried chickens nestled in a gold helmet. A much better prize than the guy who just paid millions for a rusted out Mustang missing original parts that spent decades with chickens in a barn. Heck, he doesn't even have dozens of automotive magazines around now to write about the event and continue the notoriety and mystique. Sad.
Now we should have a challenge as to how long the before the Bullit Mustang comes back for another auction.
Mahalo and aloha,
Don 8)
Quote from: Coralsnake on January 10, 2020, 05:38:24 PM
Does anyone know how much the original movie production cost?
5.5 Million budget with a box office gross of 42.3 million
Craig R.
What I want to know was if the buyer received one of the promotional packs worth about 60 bucks they kept announcing the buyers of cars during a specific time frame would receive
Personally, I can hardly wait to see this car out on the road being driven just like they were meant to be. Please tell me that the new owner isn't going to keep it in that ridiculous glass box it was displayed in for the last while. How corny was that! ::)
Don't tell me it's going to end up in a museum some where never to be driven again except maybe on and off some trailer. (https://emoticons.datahamster.com/flyingpig.gif)
Quote from: Bigfoot on January 10, 2020, 04:34:42 PM
Quote from: 69gt500 on January 09, 2020, 08:51:18 PM
Put me down for 3.5M if it is not too late.
David is the winner!
Didn't the greek-who bid 3.75 mil - win? He was only off 10K to what the buyer paid for the car. When bidding I add the commission on as to what I'm paying for a car and the new owner paid 3.74 Mil for it. Gary
Just in case someone is looking for one to build 8)
I predict clone look alike 68 green mustang fastback bullit cars to start showing up on the market anytime now!!
Quote from: Special Ed on January 11, 2020, 08:19:28 PM
I predict clone look alike 68 green mustang fastback bullit cars to start showing up on the market anytime now!!
With glove box doors signed by Steve McQueen
Quote from: Grumpy on January 11, 2020, 04:18:14 PM
Just in case someone is looking for one to build 8)
that didn't take long ::) ???