Barrett-Jackson 2009: Bargain Buys Under $10k
Click above for Barrett-Jackson's bargain buys under $10,000
If you only watch the Saturday night highlights on SPEED, you might think only those with deep pockets can afford to buy cars at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale. Not true! There are dozens of cars that can be purchased in the four figure range, most from the GM Heritage Collection this year, with many selling for far less than $10,000. Take, for instance, a 1989 Geo Tracker "Boom Box" custom with a kickin' stereo system that sold for $5,170, or a cool 1991 Chevy Caprice Classic purchased for a mere $3,630. There were even some "historically significant" vehicles like the first Saturn ever made, a 1991 SL1 that sold for $3,850, the one millionth Saturn, a 1995 SC2 coupe that sold for $7,150, and the brand's second millionth vehicle, this time a 1999 SC2 coupe that went for $8,470. Taking the honor of the cheapest car sold at Barrett-Jackson this year was the above vehicle: a 1985 Oldsmobile Calais outfitted with Michigan State badging that went for just $2,475. The description states that the car is "perfect for the Michigan State fan", but we don't know why you wouldn't just take a decent car and put the badges on yourself. Click below to see 10 bargain buys from Barrett-Jackson this year that even we could afford.
Don't forget to check out this past weekend's complete coverage of the 2009 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale by clicking here.
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Tim 11:40AM (1/19/2009)
Why didn't I hear about this. I would have taken the Geo metro at that price. Craptastic
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Steve Neill 11:55AM (1/19/2009)
I want that first production Saturn.
Someday it's going to be worth a pretty penny...
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JayP 12:11PM (1/19/2009)
I was thinking the same thing since Saturn is on the verge.
The GrandAm racer is a great catch- who couldn't use a track car for DEs?
Pat 1:08PM (1/19/2009)
Who says the penny you get for it will be pretty ;-)
Monkaroo 12:05PM (1/19/2009)
I don't think that is a 1985 Calais. The '85 models didn't have composite headlights. It looks more like an 87 model.
This is an '85 model.
http://encyclopedia.classicoldsmobile.com/pacecars/calais1.jpg
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dkw 12:45PM (1/19/2009)
You are correct, with the quad sealed beam headlights, it is not a 1985.
It must have been a one-off convertable, though, because it never came in convertable body style from the factory.
dkw 12:47PM (1/19/2009)
I typed that wrong... I meant, in 1985 it had quad sealed beam headlights, so this is not a 1985 model year
At least the front end is not a 1985. If they made it into a convertable, who knows what else they did to it.
MM 12:09PM (1/19/2009)
That is got to be the dumbest thing I've seen from Barrett Jackson; And thanks to Speed TV, I've been able to see a lot of dumb things. Pay an entry fee to sell a vehicle that if you do sell, you pay a 10% sale fee and the buyer pays a 10% buy fee. Wouldn't both parties get a better deal via eBay, Craigslist, or even the WheelDealer!
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casey 12:25PM (1/19/2009)
i don't think that's Calais at all. it's a J-car convertible, like the Chevy Cavalier. the Olds was called Firenza but i don't think they made a convertible version. must be a Firenza clip on a Cavalier?
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Esprit bird 12:34PM (1/19/2009)
Eh...That Sunfire is not the best looking...
What would i rather have? first production Z26 Beretta. Why? i don't even know.
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JZeke 12:56PM (1/19/2009)
Crap, at any price.
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Benfolio 1:16PM (1/19/2009)
That Saleen Ranger is making me relive my Mini Truckin magazine days.
MAKE IT STOP!!!! MAKE THE MAZDAROSSA IMAGES IN MY HEAD STOP!!!!!
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adrenalnjunky 3:21PM (1/19/2009)
You could always pull your Mazdarossa around in your Ford F250 Duallyrossa. There's still one running around here that was built back in the 80's.
Benfolio 4:11PM (1/19/2009)
Ah, but then you could have a truck featured in Mini Truckin' AND Truckin' magazine (as they did mainly full size).
I still dream of a late 90's crew cab Chevy 2500 on a 1500 frame, lowered 6/8" with bags, a phantom billet grille, some 18" Budnik's, and a nice tweed interior.
JW 1:22PM (1/19/2009)
Nothing wearing a Saturn or Geo badge will ever be collectible. At best, they'll be welcomed at an orphaned car show.
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ack154 1:33PM (1/19/2009)
That has to be one of the ugliest Sunfires I've ever seen. Did you guys keep a straight face as you typed up the description?
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StickShift 2:01PM (1/19/2009)
The Caprice is cool - that would have caught my $3500.
The real bargain buy for me was a touch over the $10k limit, selling Sunday afternoon for $12,000. It was a 1970 (I think) 3/4 ton Chevy pickup with a 454/ TH400 automatic an was immaculately restored. I'd toss a Gear Vendors overdrive on the automatic and drive it everywhere.
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WS 2:44PM (1/19/2009)
Parking the yellow Sunfire across two handicap spots somehow makes ironic sense to me.
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Bruno Kussler 2:47PM (1/19/2009)
This metro was cheaper than most of the other Metros you will find now a days at ebay.
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ckzx2 2:51PM (1/19/2009)
Its a Calias, 87 or 89. Seeing the rump would help.
It is also an aftermarket conversion.
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