Barrett Jackson Scottsdale

[ccm911]

Now, I think we can all reasonably agree that part of the allure of the classic car hobby is most definitely rooted in the "Exclusivity Factor".  As in rare, uncommon, unusual, atypical, extraordinary...and so on.

So then if I am expected to Pony up $100K plus, I can expect to acquire a rare car.  A special car.  And then the world would be good.

But what did we see last week in Scottsdale?  Well about a hundred '57 Chevy Coupes.  Now I will admit that I am prejudiced(biased even) against American cars, but this was unreal.  Why would anyone pay $100K for a one in a hundred car?  I mean it was like every 15 minutes there would be another one.  And the Shelby Mustang 500KR.  At well over $100K??!!  Now, if we were talking about a 1965 with inboard traction bars, and a spare instead of rear seats, I can see a high price.  But for one with a dubious pedigree(no 289 or 427) to go for that much is just stupidity. And as for those every 10 minute Cudas and Chargers?  WTF?  Why would folks pay so much for a car that is so readily available.

But then again, as the phrase goes ; "Nobody ever lost a buck underestimating the collective intelligence of the masses".

Am I wrong?