[quote=azblackhemi]If he's not looking for a rare in demand muscle car or other highly desirable classic B-J or Mechum auctions do have some good deals. When you hear about Barrett Jackson prices being crazy high they are on the Hemi Cuda's, Boss 429's Bugatti's etc. they are. However on the regular cars from the 50's, 60's and 70's there are good deals to be had. As a regular attendee of Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale I look at the sale prices on cars that went over the block on Tuesday - Friday and find quite a few that went for a lot less money than the restoration cost. A lot of nicer cars selling in the high teens to high 20's. I know now with Covid it might not be an option but it will end eventually. [/quote

I agree, There is a Mecum's auction up in Harrisburg in August. My brother-in-law wants to get into the hobby. I suggested he go to the Kissimmee Auction on Wednesday/Thursday and watch the cars that are going through and the prices. Anything on Friday/Sat is going to be pricey. Pick 5 cars to watch, look them over beforehand and estimate what they might go for. I'm always amazed at the nice cars and prices on these early auctions.