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Originally Posted by Serenoa
I enjoy watching both the Mecum & Barrett-Jackson auctions on tv, I believe on the Velocity channel. Quite often there seems to be some good deals on classic cars, but isn't it pretty risky to buy ANY car, and especially one that may be 40-50 years old, without being able to drive it beforehand?
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Mecum is on Velocity.......Barrett-Jackson is on Speed.
To your "risky" query: Many of the cars sold through those auctions are bought strictly as show pieces - not really intended to be driven at all. But regardless - - - - yes, there's definitely an element of risk involved. On the supposition you attend the auction in person (versus bidding via the web), you do have the opportunity to inspect the cars ahead of time - ask questions of the owner (or whoever is representing the vehicle) - start them/hear them run - and so forth. There IS an element of trust involved.......
Bill
