Project Six Pack @ Barrett-Jackson

John Kissel · 01-17-2014, 10:28 PM

I hope whoever bought it puts it to use, I sure would if I had the money. I doubt you could build one like it for that price. John Kissel

Dave Gantz · 01-18-2014, 11:46 AM

Anyone know who bought it?

Carguy49 · 01-18-2014, 05:19 PM

Don't know who bought it, but I hope it will be preserved (and used) just like it sits now. A piece of race car history that I thought sure would bring well past $100,000. With all the cars that brought north of that figure (about 30 or so) I was surprised that it went for $90,000. I remember all the articles about the car, including how to do lace painting on a car.

jmcarter · 01-18-2014, 06:19 PM

Lots of history with that one...too bad they didn't start with a Hemi but guess that was contrary to the premise they started with. Tonight's auction of the "Old Reliable" Dave Strickler Z28 will be interesting. Anyone hazard a guess on that one? I'm thinking ~225K but who knows with the games they play and guarantee it will be a "long" gavel.

JLensch · 01-18-2014, 06:31 PM

Old Reliable sold for $253k.

Congrats Mr. Jerry, hope you got what you were looking for.

Jonathan

Mack Reeves · 01-18-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Lots of history with that one...too bad they didn't start with a Hemi but guess that was contrary to the premise they started with. Tonight's auction of the "Old Reliable" Dave Strickler Z28 will be interesting. Anyone hazard a guess on that one? I'm thinking ~225K but who knows with the games they play and guarantee it will be a "long" gavel.

Sold for $230,000.... Before buyers fee.... Good guess !!!

jmcarter · 01-18-2014, 06:48 PM

Trust me Mack, it was my guess. Really thought it was going to air tonight, I'm recording it all and will zip through the whole thing in an hour, I only slow it down for the really interesting stuff, and April of course.

Assuming the whole Mongoose/Snake hauler/racecar extravaganza hasn't crossed the block yet I would probably guess 1.3 Million on that lot. Will probably show what a lousy guesser I am but if it comes in less I'll just blame it on the poor box office for the movie last summer.

01-18-2014, 08:06 PM

No hijack intended, but this was my Uncle's car...it sold at Scottsdale as well. I spend many years out in the garage sitting in that tiny seat dreaming.

Mack Reeves · 01-18-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Trust me Mack, it was my guess. Really thought it was going to air tonight, I'm recording it all and will zip through the whole thing in an hour, I only slow it down for the really interesting stuff, and April of course.

Assuming the whole Mongoose/Snake hauler/racecar extravaganza hasn't crossed the block yet I would probably guess 1.3 Million on that lot. Will probably show what a lousy guesser I am but if it comes in less I'll just blame it on the poor box office for the movie last summer.

Jim, if you have it taped I won't spoil it for you... But there are some things that make you go "Hummmmm"..... I have watched it all day... In some ways it looks like the car market is somewhat back but, others say not.... Mixed signals for sure......

Bill Ringer · 01-20-2014, 07:56 PM

Many years ago when Ted Struse moved to Colorado he introduced himself to me and eventually I ended up helping him with the altitude tuning of Project Six-Pack. I am not sure I really helped a lot because I was still learning back then. Ted was great to work with and I was honored that he did a SS & DI article on my 6-pack car in '85 or '86. Later he changed Project Six Pack to an ET car and went with a big bracket motor, big tires and all. To the best of my knowledge the first time it sold @ B-J Scottsdale it had been returned it's original vintage condition. It appeared to still be in that condition.
Sadly Ted was stricken with Parkinsons disease and the last I heard from him was a few years ago and he was working on a '63 dodge ET car. True to form Ted had big plans for it and was determined to not let disease interfere. I have not been in touch with Ted since and I hope he is doing well.
It is a great car with terrific history. I am glad it was returned to the original condition and I hope it stays that way. No doubt - that is the best way for it to retain it's value.

Bill Ringer

01-17-2014, 10:28 PM	#1
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 766 Liked 230 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Project Six Pack @ Barrett-Jackson I hope whoever bought it puts it to use, I sure would if I had the money. I doubt you could build one like it for that price. John Kissel

01-18-2014, 11:46 AM	#2
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Project Six Pack @ Barrett-Jackson Anyone know who bought it?

01-18-2014, 05:19 PM	#3
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,947 Times in 709 Posts	Re: Project Six Pack @ Barrett-Jackson Don't know who bought it, but I hope it will be preserved (and used) just like it sits now. A piece of race car history that I thought sure would bring well past $100,000. With all the cars that brought north of that figure (about 30 or so) I was surprised that it went for $90,000. I remember all the articles about the car, including how to do lace painting on a car. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

01-18-2014, 06:19 PM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,181 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Project Six Pack @ Barrett-Jackson Lots of history with that one...too bad they didn't start with a Hemi but guess that was contrary to the premise they started with. Tonight's auction of the "Old Reliable" Dave Strickler Z28 will be interesting. Anyone hazard a guess on that one? I'm thinking ~225K but who knows with the games they play and guarantee it will be a "long" gavel. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

01-18-2014, 06:31 PM	#5
JLensch Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 71 Likes: 24 Liked 39 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Project Six Pack @ Barrett-Jackson Old Reliable sold for $253k. Congrats Mr. Jerry, hope you got what you were looking for. Jonathan

01-18-2014, 06:48 PM	#7
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,181 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Project Six Pack @ Barrett-Jackson Trust me Mack, it was my guess. Really thought it was going to air tonight, I'm recording it all and will zip through the whole thing in an hour, I only slow it down for the really interesting stuff, and April of course. Assuming the whole Mongoose/Snake hauler/racecar extravaganza hasn't crossed the block yet I would probably guess 1.3 Million on that lot. Will probably show what a lousy guesser I am but if it comes in less I'll just blame it on the poor box office for the movie last summer. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

01-18-2014, 08:06 PM	#8
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01-20-2014, 07:56 PM	#10
Bill Ringer Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 108 Likes: 34 Liked 145 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Project Six Pack @ Barrett-Jackson Many years ago when Ted Struse moved to Colorado he introduced himself to me and eventually I ended up helping him with the altitude tuning of Project Six-Pack. I am not sure I really helped a lot because I was still learning back then. Ted was great to work with and I was honored that he did a SS & DI article on my 6-pack car in '85 or '86. Later he changed Project Six Pack to an ET car and went with a big bracket motor, big tires and all. To the best of my knowledge the first time it sold @ B-J Scottsdale it had been returned it's original vintage condition. It appeared to still be in that condition. Sadly Ted was stricken with Parkinsons disease and the last I heard from him was a few years ago and he was working on a '63 dodge ET car. True to form Ted had big plans for it and was determined to not let disease interfere. I have not been in touch with Ted since and I hope he is doing well. It is a great car with terrific history. I am glad it was returned to the original condition and I hope it stays that way. No doubt - that is the best way for it to retain it's value. Bill Ringer