Comments on: First Challenger sells for $400k; First ZR1 ‘Vette for $1 million http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:34:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: its a jeep thing http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-359159 its a jeep thing Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:28:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-359159 "Both cars were auctioned at Barrett-Jackson this weekend, with funds going to the notMYkid and United Way charitable organizations, respectively." how do some of you not see this as a win-win situation? kids in need get help and guys with lots of money get bad a--, fast as s---, #1 cars and get to help kids in need. maybe it's just me, but I don't see a negative side to this. “Both cars were auctioned at Barrett-Jackson this weekend, with funds going to the notMYkid and United Way charitable organizations, respectively.”

how do some of you not see this as a win-win situation? kids in need get help and guys with lots of money get bad a–, fast as s—, #1 cars and get to help kids in need.

maybe it’s just me, but I don’t see a negative side to this.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-356481 jackjimturkey Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:36:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-356481 Elvio: I think that was the idea Elvio: I think that was the idea

]]> By: Gary http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353965 Gary Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:21:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353965 I agree with S-60 and Axehead as well! I agree with S-60 and Axehead as well!

]]> By: jonnycat http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353867 jonnycat Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:31:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353867 My boss was the 2nd last bidder on the GT500KR. He quit at 525,000, he went in only planning on spending $300K for it. Helluva nice Shelby though. My boss was the 2nd last bidder on the GT500KR. He quit at 525,000, he went in only planning on spending $300K for it. Helluva nice Shelby though.

]]> By: S-60-driver http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353663 S-60-driver Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:55:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353663 thank you! thank you!

]]> By: CA36GTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353630 CA36GTP Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:10:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353630 Frylock: Unless Chrysler is building a new final-drive axle for the Challenger's automatic (which most car companies avoid doing as much as possible), it will be geared like a friggin commuter car. Frylock: Unless Chrysler is building a new final-drive axle for the Challenger’s automatic (which most car companies avoid doing as much as possible), it will be geared like a friggin commuter car.

]]> By: SwerveEarly http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353544 SwerveEarly Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:19:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353544 Great for charity, which by the way U.S. gives away 2-3 times more per capita then Euros, so were fat but we share. Way to publicsize your charitable donation. Dont break your arm patting yourself on the back. Great for charity, which by the way U.S. gives away 2-3 times more per capita then Euros, so were fat but we share.

Way to publicsize your charitable donation. Dont break your arm patting yourself on the back.

]]> By: crash1433 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353482 crash1433 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:20:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353482 I find it kind of funny that LLN left out that the first GT500KR sold for $550000. Once again positive ford news is left out. I find it kind of funny that LLN left out that the first GT500KR sold for $550000. Once again positive ford news is left out.

]]> By: crash1433 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353479 crash1433 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:13:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353479 The funny part about the vette is he had the car won at $900k and bumped his own bid to 1 million. Just goes to show that its only money to some people. What the article forgets to mention in the 10% buyers premium on all cars from the auction. So in the end he paid 1.1 million. Not that it really makes a difference but he also gets to tour the corvette build facility, be the first one to start the car and he can take delivery of it at jay leno's car facility if he wants Also, the amount paid over the MSRP of the car is the amount that is tax deductible. The funny part about the vette is he had the car won at $900k and bumped his own bid to 1 million. Just goes to show that its only money to some people. What the article forgets to mention in the 10% buyers premium on all cars from the auction. So in the end he paid 1.1 million.

Not that it really makes a difference but he also gets to tour the corvette build facility, be the first one to start the car and he can take delivery of it at jay leno’s car facility if he wants

Also, the amount paid over the MSRP of the car is the amount that is tax deductible.

]]> By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353467 Get Real Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:44:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353467 Money to burn.....some people have it. Money to burn.....some people are foolish. This is a case of someone having both. Money to burn…..some people have it.

Money to burn…..some people are foolish.

This is a case of someone having both.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353463 1c3d0g Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:19:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353463 S-60-driver: well f*cking said. It's for a good cause, dorks! :evil: Axehead: agreed. I guess some losers here are just bitchin' 'cause they can't afford either car at their regular price! :lol: S-60-driver: well f*cking said. It’s for a good cause, dorks! :evil:

Axehead: agreed. I guess some losers here are just bitchin’ ’cause they can’t afford either car at their regular price! :lol:

]]> By: stang67 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353461 stang67 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:15:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353461 The money goes to children's charities but I am not sure if it is a tax deduction, but it should be the approximate retail value minus what they paid for the car at auction. The money goes to children’s charities but I am not sure if it is a tax deduction, but it should be the approximate retail value minus what they paid for the car at auction.

]]> By: frylock350 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353459 frylock350 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:42:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353459 CA36GTP, A 5-speed is perfectly adequate for performance. The sixth gear is an economy gear. So technically it isn't needed. CA36GTP,

A 5-speed is perfectly adequate for performance. The sixth gear is an economy gear. So technically it isn’t needed.

]]> By: WEKS http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353455 WEKS Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:49:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353455 Talk about paying premium, even for a #1. Talk about paying premium, even for a #1.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353447 Veda Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:27:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353447 S-60-driver: Exactly. I'd rather be donating 200K to a non-profitable organization than to spend it on a car regardless whether it's Italian or British. S-60-driver: Exactly. I’d rather be donating 200K to a non-profitable organization than to spend it on a car regardless whether it’s Italian or British.

]]> By: Elvio http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353445 Elvio Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:35:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353445 s60....why don't they just donate the money already....why put up the show? s60….why don’t they just donate the money already….why put up the show?

]]> By: AxeHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353440 AxeHead Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:28:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353440 Hey Johnnyslapshot ... That's what makes America great - freedom to buy whatever you want at whatever price you can afford. Nobody's hurting anybody here. If you've got the money, spend it any way you want. Hey Johnnyslapshot …

That’s what makes America great – freedom to buy whatever you want at whatever price you can afford. Nobody’s hurting anybody here. If you’ve got the money, spend it any way you want.

]]> By: jamak http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353435 jamak Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:54:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353435 Johnnycanuck you have got it right. I totally agree. Johnnycanuck you have got it right. I totally agree.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353430 johnnycanuck Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:38:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353430 Barrett-Jackson has become a pimp for anything from the big 3 muscle-car era. They're getting 100 large for former 318 Barracudas just because some genius dropped a hemi into the engine bay. So, congratulations America (and I include Canadians in the mix), despite any thoughts of an impending recession or sub-prime mortgage crisis there's obviously still plenty enough of you with gratuitous amounts of disposable income. I must admit however, I really don't understand the lure for those who buy collector cars purely as an investment. At the high end of the game (low miles, matching numbers, one of a very limited production number etc...)-maybe. At the low to middle end I'd much rather take my chances in real estate. The funniest part is most of the cars purchased are unlikely to even get driven for fear of depreciation due to any number of concerns. Which brings me to the 'life's too short' perspective. For a quarter, or a half, or even a tenth of what these sheet metal speculators are paying to put something in their garage that may not see asphalt again until the next auction, there are any number of cars you can buy at the auto mall today that will run rings around them. I know; I just don't get it. Autonut keeps repeating the mantra 'I'd rather drive a slow car fast than drive a fast car slow. I'd rather just be driving. Barrett-Jackson has become a pimp for anything from the big 3 muscle-car era. They’re getting 100 large for former 318 Barracudas just because some genius dropped a hemi into the engine bay. So, congratulations America (and I include Canadians in the mix), despite any thoughts of an impending recession or sub-prime mortgage crisis there’s obviously still plenty enough of you with gratuitous amounts of disposable income.

I must admit however, I really don’t understand the lure for those who buy collector cars purely as an investment. At the high end of the game (low miles, matching numbers, one of a very limited production number etc…)-maybe. At the low to middle end I’d much rather take my chances in real estate. The funniest part is most of the cars purchased are unlikely to even get driven for fear of depreciation due to any number of concerns.

Which brings me to the ‘life’s too short’ perspective. For a quarter, or a half, or even a tenth of what these sheet metal speculators are paying to put something in their garage that may not see asphalt again until the next auction, there are any number of cars you can buy at the auto mall today that will run rings around them.

I know; I just don’t get it. Autonut keeps repeating the mantra ‘I’d rather drive a slow car fast than drive a fast car slow. I’d rather just be driving.

]]> By: CA36GTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353428 CA36GTP Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:52:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353428 If I had the money, I'd write the $400,000 check, hand it over, let them sell the auto Challenger to some other idiot for more money, and buy a real car. If I had the money, I’d write the $400,000 check, hand it over, let them sell the auto Challenger to some other idiot for more money, and buy a real car.

]]> By: hateful83 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353427 hateful83 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:29:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353427 People have more money than they know what to do with. Why not just wait until the car comes out? Guess that's not exclusive enough. People have more money than they know what to do with. Why not just wait until the car comes out? Guess that’s not exclusive enough.

]]> By: S-60-driver http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353425 S-60-driver Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:24:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353425 who the hell cares how much money those were sold. The money went for those KIDS!! Charities!!! More money, the better for the kids and all. God, u all are f---king whiners! who the hell cares how much money those were sold. The money went for those KIDS!! Charities!!! More money, the better for the kids and all.

God, u all are f—king whiners!

]]> By: jdasch1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353422 jdasch1 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:57:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353422 Same people pay millions too much for yachts and oceanfront property too...whats $400k to them. Its like most people paying 10 bucks too much for bad sports seats. The only difference is they have #1 of very few made, and thats priceless! Good for them. Same people pay millions too much for yachts and oceanfront property too…whats $400k to them. Its like most people paying 10 bucks too much for bad sports seats. The only difference is they have #1 of very few made, and thats priceless! Good for them.

]]> By: RamRod003 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353421 RamRod003 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:53:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353421 The "moront" that bought the Challenger was Craig Jackson the man who runs the Barrett Jackson auctions. The “moront” that bought the Challenger was Craig Jackson the man who runs the Barrett Jackson auctions.

]]> By: Elvio http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353419 Elvio Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:43:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353419 THEY BOTH OVERPRICED IN THE AUCTION. THEY BOTH OVERPRICED IN THE AUCTION.

]]> By: Eddie Willers http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353408 Eddie Willers Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:16:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353408 These people donate millions to charity every year anyway, not idiots. These people donate millions to charity every year anyway, not idiots.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353407 global_lightning Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:11:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353407 Baby-boomers with lots of cash and nostalgia for the 'good old days'. REMINDER: buy more stock in V1@gra, Depends, and 'vintage' auto auctions. Baby-boomers with lots of cash and nostalgia for the ‘good old days’. REMINDER: buy more stock in V1@gra, Depends, and ‘vintage’ auto auctions.

]]> By: CA36GTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353402 CA36GTP Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:03:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353402 Wow, what moron paid $400k for a 5-speed automatic "SRT" car? Wow, what moron paid $400k for a 5-speed automatic “SRT” car?

]]> By: corvette http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353398 corvette Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:55:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353398 damn. WTF, that's expensive. i wonder how many corvettes that guy's got. i love the ZR1 damn. WTF, that’s expensive. i wonder how many corvettes that guy’s got. i love the ZR1

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353397 jayjc08 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:51:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353397 H.o.l.y s.h.i.t. If there was such a thing, this would be it, a lil piece of ridiculous heaven. H.o.l.y s.h.i.t. If there was such a thing, this would be it, a lil piece of ridiculous heaven.

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353388 Blakkarr Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:46:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353388 I think I might agree. We'll have to see. But what comes after should be, this one hopes, even more amazing. I think I might agree. We’ll have to see.

But what comes after should be, this one hopes, even more amazing.

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html/comment-page-1#comment-353383 F451 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:12:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-challenger-sells-for-400k-first-zr1-vette-for-1-million.html#comment-353383 They both represent the last of an era. They both represent the last of an era.

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