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Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

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

Thanks for your reply, Bill. I'm sure you can't beat one of these auctions for being able to see large quantities & varieties of cars, but I'm of the opinion it would be wiser to perhaps pay a little more, but buy direct from the owner & have the opportunity to drive before buying.

I've also wondered if these auctions are where old cars that appear in movies are bought. If I ever own a prized classic, I doubt I'll ever part with it for fear of it falling into the wrong hands. It really pains me to see nice cars, old or new completely destroyed in movies. For each of the Smokey & the Bandit movies didn't they trash at least a half dozen or so new Trans-Ams? Shame-shame.