GNX #105 going up today at Barrett-Jackson

[nash871233]

Today at Barrett-Jackson, Lot #1281 Buick GNX #105. 300 mile car.

 

[X Ray]

Sold Sold Sold

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1987-BUICK-GRAND-NATIONAL-GNX--189534

 

[stage1gn]

I thought it was going to pull more than $115k compared to the Palm Beach auction with the Toy Barn 362 mile X hammering at $150k . Craig was making the " under the money " " worth more than this " comments trying to get more out of it for the seller , which I assume he should as they probably had high expectations assuring the seller ( rolling it with no reserve ) , it would bring more .
I would not be trusting selling a car for no reserve at any auction , you don't know what can happen . I like Mecums set up , if it doesn't sell , " bid goes on " !
Example , they had an X cross the block , stop at $135k , bid goes on " no sale " to later that day be in the sold column for $140k . So the bidders probably sat on it , and decided to up their $$$$ and take it , both parties win !!!!

 

[RossGN]

I was stunned by the 2nd Gen Trans Ams. I knew they were climbing, but wow.

 

[stage1gn]

I was stunned by the 2nd Gen Trans Ams. I knew they were climbing, but wow.

Agree !!!! And the 442's !!!!!

 

[2QUIK6]

I was there and was on stage during the 8 mile '79 10th Annv TA that sold for $170k. The GNX had some issues so I wouldn't compare it to the one in Palm Beach. The owner wasn't there to ask any questions about it that I saw while it was in the staging lanes outside. The AC had been converted to 134, not sure why on a 300 mile car, it probably would be worth more to have left it as-is even if not working, and why not fix it back with R12. The cowl panel just below the windshield was painted glossy black with some runs in it. And the usual dulled out bumper fillers. A little attention to detail on this car could have made it draw more dollars I'm sure.
There was an unusual number of 442's there, seemed like every other car for a while. The late 70's TA, $75k, $100k, $170k, and $500k. I had mine for sale and pulled the ad wednesday!

 

[stage1gn]

I was there and was on stage during the 8 mile '79 10th Annv TA that sold for $170k. The GNX had some issues so I wouldn't compare it to the one in Palm Beach. The owner wasn't there to ask any questions about it that I saw while it was in the staging lanes outside. The AC had been converted to 134, not sure why on a 300 mile car, it probably would be worth more to have left it as-is even if not working, and why not fix it back with R12. The cowl panel just below the windshield was painted glossy black with some runs in it. And the usual dulled out bumper fillers. A little attention to detail on this car could have made it draw more dollars I'm sure.
There was an unusual number of 442's there, seemed like every other car for a while. The late 70's TA, $75k, $100k, $170k, and $500k. I had mine for sale and pulled the ad wednesday!

Agree . Sending a car thru a major auction , trying to get the most $$$$$ , why would you not have polished up the bumper fillers , they are obviously orig paint , so they do " snap " back rather quickly .
One thing I noticed , when the camera was panning around it , the paint looks " to good " and by that I mean flat , no orange peel , like it was a re-paint . But that is only my speculation . From the view farther away , again , the car should have been buffed/polished , it looked cloudy/grayish to me .

 

[2QUIK6]

I also forgot to mention, another GN guy there that had checked out the car indicated it did not have the window sticker or any documentation. There certainly was none in the car.

 

[2QUIK6]

Here's is a pic I took of it on stage. The lighting up on their stage is incredible, it makes any car really pop so that is why the paint looks "too good".

 

[Venus]

Yeah I've been to a Barrett Jackson and I was amazed how crappy the cars looked when I looked at them in the pre-staging area. But on TV with those lights they look a lot different.

 

[Turbo Keith]

Hey 2Quik6 , Will you post some pics of your TA s , That is really kool you have the three

 

[2QUIK6]

Hey 2Quik6 , Will you post some pics of your TA s , That is really kool you have the three

Here's was all 3 when I had a ttop '89.

The '79 after a day of country drivin:

The hardtop, 1 of 15:

'99, is actually listed for sale currently:

 

[stage1gn]

Love the 79' !!!!!!