[wheels]

They're listing this as a Special Edition. ?????

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1110339/1...aa_id=552810-0

[johnta1]

They made Gold SE (Y88 I think?)
Would need the PHS probably to tell for sure.


Looks good, not all original though.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

There is a 79 TA 10th Ann with 13 miles predicted to bring 200-250k
That should be interesting to see the outcome.
It has a couple or few odd things about it.

In my thoughts I don't see it going anywhere near those numbers , but they shill stuff like this up towards the reserve so we really never know where the real money stops.
Unless it does sell

The 68 BlackBird did about what I expected.

The 70 TA Auto/AC was no surprise if it was very correct and very professional quality.
They are 6 figure cars now with the right combo's and right quality.

[jhein]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

The 70 TA Auto/AC was no surprise if it was very correct and very professional quality.
They are 6 figure cars now with the right combo's and right quality.

You're probably way more expert than me but that car had a at least a few things that were not right. Nothing crazy but not correct. Wrong alternator. Summit mini-starter. Modern style exhaust. They didn't mention or show the carb but based on everything else I'd guess it's not a 7040273. More experienced people here can probably find more.

I'm not saying it's a bad car at all, just not the most faithful restoration. Maybe it had some sentimental value to the buyer.

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by wheels

They're listing this as a Special Edition. ?????

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1110339/1...aa_id=552810-0

One year only Y88 special edition.

[jhein]

The pinstripes don't look correct for a Y88 but they may have just missed that during the resto.

[Greg Reid]

I DVR'd this broadcast and just got around to watching the Pontiac segment.
I see a Buccaneer Red '74 SD go for $95k. A beautiful Admiralty Blue over parchment SD went for $90k...and a '76 TA 4spd brings over $130k?
The '76 was a beauty but.... worth more than a Super Duty? Not in my world. I loved the blue one.

[jhein]

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

I DVR'd this broadcast and just got around to watching the Pontiac segment.
I see a Buccaneer Red '74 SD go for $95k. A beautiful Admiralty Blue over parchment SD went for $90k...and a '76 TA 4spd brings over $130k?
The '76 was a beauty but.... worth more than a Super Duty? Not in my world. I loved the blue one.

I couldn't understand that 76 either. Again, maybe something sentimental or historical to the buyer?

[kingbuzzo]

Dang...trying to find it on MotorTrend but they only have last year's...was it worth a watch anyway?

I wonder if SD's will start to come down out of the sky?

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

There was another Blue 74 SD with 4spd - that only went for 66k - and was a full resto.
Seems like that car has made some appearances before and has a conflicting issue - but I can't remember the facts about it . And they rarely reveal stuff like that in the listings.

The ultra low mile 79 TA-TA 4spd predicted to as much as 200-250k is listed as reserve not met at 100k..

The wallflower White 69 GTO Convertible RamIV Auto on column with hubcaps didn't do well and didn't meet reserve. That car was restored by a newer forum member , I believe from Canada.

The MatadorRed 69 GTO Convertible RamIV Auto did extremely well.
It has went up the last 3 times it has sold . Which surprises me a little bit.
Its very very nice with all respect.

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

I wonder if SD's will start to come down out of the sky?

It won't happen on the 73's in our lifetime.
But probably shortly after our lifetimes they probably will.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

The 68 BlackBird RamOne 4spd would have been my pick of them all.
But I have some partiality towards certain 68 Birds with the right stuff or right color combos.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

There is a Really Sweet 73 SD Automatic AC fixing to sell at B-J Arizona auction
White with White Deluxe , Blue decals , Honeycombs.
My first choice combo all around

[Greg Reid]

I really liked that '71 LeMans Sport convertible also. The one ordered by a priest instead of the GTO that he was denied permission to buy by his superiors. Ordered it optioned like a fully loaded 455HO GTO. Nice car.

[kingbuzzo]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

There is a Really Sweet 73 SD Automatic AC fixing to sell at B-J Arizona auction
White with White Deluxe , Blue decals , Honeycombs.
My first choice combo all around

I saw that one too...just amazing

[tigergto]

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

Dang...trying to find it on MotorTrend but they only have last year's...was it worth a watch anyway?

I wonder if SD's will start to come down out of the sky?

It’s on the FYI channel, except for a few hours on Saturday, when it’s on the History channel.

[kingbuzzo]

Ok I'll look again...where are you watching Barrett this weekend?