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  1. 04-09-2009, 07:20 PM #1
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    You smell that?

    This is the 1st I've heard of the NHTSA having this kind of pull...

    Breaking News: Government Halts Barrett-Jackson Sale of GM Cars

    West Palm Beach, Florida: Midway through Friday's collector car sale, representatives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) forced Barrett-Jackson to stop the sale of certain cars from the GM Heritage Fleet. Our sources tell us that this order from NHTSA was completely unexpected; Barrett-Jackson and GM have been extremely careful to note, in written material posted on the cars, which GM cars are sold on "salvage titles" or similar, and cannot be registered. Apparently, despite this, NHTSA is concerned that someone "might try" to register the cars for the street.

    GM and Barrett-Jackson are attempting to resolve this so that the cars, which have been heavily publicized and have drawn bidders from across the nation, can be sold. Unfortunately, discussions are hampered by the fact that the relevant NHTSA offices are closed for the day, and reportedly will be closed tomorrow as well.

    For updates, go to the Barrett-Jackson web site, www.barrett-jackson.com
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  2. 04-10-2009, 11:36 AM #2
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    Postscript...

    Apparently, this issue has been resolved and the B-J auction is pressing forward...

    Still begs the question why the NHTSA is even sticking their hand in this whole deal - that's not at all clear to me. If anyone can enlighten me...I'd appreciate the insight.

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  3. 04-15-2009, 01:06 PM #3
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    http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appli...&ed=04/11/2009

    Check out 328.1. A 1970 Porsche 911T coupe that sold for $17.05K (including commissions). It says it is a restored Signal Orange car with the 2.2L.

    I would have bid $17.5K.
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  4. 04-15-2009, 01:20 PM #4
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    priceless...

    Doc,
    Those "Triple Threat" Zeniths woulda been a steal at twice that!
    Those are Very Rare Animals...'bout as rare as a Totaload.

    That note aside, it DID look like a pretty nice sub $20k car...

    I just love it when non car people write sales descriptions...comic relief at it's finest.

    R/Thom
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