Ray Allen/Briggs Chevrolet SS454

[Paul Ceasrine]

Bill,
Right again, on the auction atmosphere.
If you read B-J's literature, they want to create a frenzy (their own wording).
Frenzy;,,, near madness, frantic condition, mental derangement...
If you watch some of the bidders, you have to shake your head, and ask, Just how did these morons make their money???
Proper wording on the Ray Allen/Briggs Chevrolet should have been;
1)..A Truppi/Kling built engine (454 LS-6). The car was designed for SS/EA, to invade the Hemi territory in S/S Eliminator, during 1970
2)..The first SS454 LS-6 convertible built specifically for drag racing.
3).. Won numerous S/S Eliminator events at Englishtown, New Jersey
4)..Won several NHRA points meets in Divison 1, as well as regional events.
5).. Won the SS/EA class at the 1970 Nationals at Indy, September 70'.
6).. Won the NHRA S/S World Finals at Dallas, over Hall of Famer, Dave Wren, October 70, by running an 11.55 ET in the championship final.
7).. Won the NHRA S/S SuperNationals at Ontario, California, in November 70'.
8).. Over a 4-week period at the end of 1970, the car was undefeated in all-NHRA sponsored events, and took in over $40,000.
9).. Set the NHRA SS/EA record with an 11.33 ET, in 1970.
10).. Car ran a best of 11.05 ET
Thats all that should have been said. All truths, no fabrication.
PC

[Mopar Steve]

It would have never sold if they would have been truthful....

[Randall Klein]

Is there any legal issues with knowingly misrepresenting an object at auction, esp when were are looking at over $1M? Or do bidders sign away any rights?

[bigshow2966]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

Is there any legal issues with knowingly misrepresenting an object at auction, esp when were are looking at over $1M? Or do bidders sign away any rights?

I have seen more and more lawsuits against the auction houses, but you never hear how they are settled. I am still pretty sure that it is "buyer beware".

[Paul Ceasrine]

"Caveat Emptor" Let the buyer beware!!!
Hard to keep focused when;
1) Plied with alcohol
2) Fake bidders show up
3) Mystery phone calls from absentee bidders
4) The old Billy Baroo (Owners of the car having their friends over bid, with no intention of selling the car, only to inflate the price. Then put the car on the auction block at the next event, with an inflated estiamted price.
5) Having that hound Amy, putting her hands all over you.
Anti-Auction

[Paul Ceasrine]

"Caveat Emptor" ,,,,Let the Buyer Beware
Hard to stay focused at one of those carnivals;
1) Plied with alcohol
2) More alcohol
3) Induced frenzy
* Anti-Auction Goer.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

"Caveat Emptor" ,,,,Let the Buyer Beware
Hard to stay focused at one of those carnivals;
1) Plied with alcohol
2) More alcohol
3) Induced frenzy
* Anti-Auction Goer.

What happened to#4 ? Did "Spanky" email you a threat?

[partsbob67]

this months hot rod has a story about the guys that bought it back in 06 and the guy that bought it now. says he's going to drive it on the street. god bless him!