Comments on: BMW Isetta sells for record price at Barrett-Jackson Auction http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/ news about Vintage Microcars! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:13:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Moderator http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-7416 Moderator Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:15:18 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-7416 David- you have failed to provide an answer to the simple question posted to you. This topic is now closed to comments and you are banned from posting anything else here. David- you have failed to provide an answer to the simple question posted to you.

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]]> By: David http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-7412 David Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:51:47 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-7412 Hello "Carl", Boy, you seem to have quite the opinion of me, don't you? You almost speak like a disgruntled person who used to work for me who was fired for not showing up to work two days in a row. Question for ya, "Carl"....how did you know all the above mentioned cars you speak of belonged to me or my company? Just curious as you sure seem to think you know a lot of things, even though the whole above paragraph contains a lot of fabrication. I stand by my excellent reputation and am quite proud of the cars I sell and my association I have with Silver Auctions, the largest collector car auction company in the states (last I checked). I had two people randomly come up to me and ask me for business cards at their recent Sun Valley event, and one of them told me they had two daughters in need of vehicles up in the Seattle area, and would send them to no one but me. I am happy with the association I have made with many people over the years at collector car auctions and am happy also when people come up to me many years later and remember me fondly. I spoke with another gentleman who purchased a BMW X5 from me last year in Sun Valley and he told me it is the single best vehicle he's ever owned. 1951 Kaiser Special in Reno was sold as a "barn find" and in #4 condition with exempt miles, not actual miles. In no way would anyone think it was a restored car unless they were mindless. It was sold at an excellent price to the buyer and we actually made nothing off the sale of the car. 2000 BMW 750il was sold to a gentleman in Carson City, NV who was overjoyed with his purchase as he bought it over $4000 dollars below Kelley Wholesale Blue Book. Not bad for a gorgeous car with under 90k original miles! I talked to him about the delamination of 3 of the windows in the car and he was quite familiar as he had owned 2 previous models that did the exact same thing. Funny you mention all of this, "Carl", as we had the windows up and down several times before the car was sold. I am unsure which Cadillac you're referring to, "Carl". I sold a 1997 Seville STS for $5000.00 that had over 100,000 miles on it. It was sold at "NO RESERVE" like most of my cars, and aside from running warm as most Northstar cars do, had no defects. The new owner was very happy. The 2003 Hummer H3 you speak of was sold over $4000 back of Kelley Blue Book and was in very nice condition. Many cars are dusted with a little black paint on the underside; if someone got overspray all over everything, I'd chalk that up to laziness or improper masking. I do not sell vehicles at collector car auctions with frame damage; never have, never will. Funny, "Carl", that you only mentioned these 4 cars, and not the other 11 that we sold. If I wasn't proud of the cars I sold, I would not run around with a company shirt on, accessable to everyone around me. People who would be ashamed of something would not do this, but then again they wouldn't be at home wasting their time writing ficticious blogs about people under assumed names either....now would they "Carl"? As far as Jim's comments or the "moderator's" comments, if they do not know the definition of inaccurate publishing, perhaps they need to look it up. Once again, the PUBLICATION reported things that are untrue and innacurate, mainly sales figures. Again, as I said, all of us that attended and those with internet access just have to look these vehicles up on Barrett-Jackson's website to know that the figures printed in Microcar News were incorrect. That was the only thing I was trying to say. Have a wonderful day! Hello “Carl”,

Boy, you seem to have quite the opinion of me, don’t you? You almost speak like a disgruntled person who used to work for me who was fired for not showing up to work two days in a row. Question for ya, “Carl”….how did you know all the above mentioned cars you speak of belonged to me or my company? Just curious as you sure seem to think you know a lot of things, even though the whole above paragraph contains a lot of fabrication. I stand by my excellent reputation and am quite proud of the cars I sell and my association I have with Silver Auctions, the largest collector car auction company in the states (last I checked). I had two people randomly come up to me and ask me for business cards at their recent Sun Valley event, and one of them told me they had two daughters in need of vehicles up in the Seattle area, and would send them to no one but me. I am happy with the association I have made with many people over the years at collector car auctions and am happy also when people come up to me many years later and remember me fondly. I spoke with another gentleman who purchased a BMW X5 from me last year in Sun Valley and he told me it is the single best vehicle he’s ever owned.

1951 Kaiser Special in Reno was sold as a “barn find” and in #4 condition with exempt miles, not actual miles. In no way would anyone think it was a restored car unless they were mindless. It was sold at an excellent price to the buyer and we actually made nothing off the sale of the car.

2000 BMW 750il was sold to a gentleman in Carson City, NV who was overjoyed with his purchase as he bought it over $4000 dollars below Kelley Wholesale Blue Book. Not bad for a gorgeous car with under 90k original miles! I talked to him about the delamination of 3 of the windows in the car and he was quite familiar as he had owned 2 previous models that did the exact same thing. Funny you mention all of this, “Carl”, as we had the windows up and down several times before the car was sold.

I am unsure which Cadillac you’re referring to, “Carl”. I sold a 1997 Seville STS for $5000.00 that had over 100,000 miles on it. It was sold at “NO RESERVE” like most of my cars, and aside from running warm as most Northstar cars do, had no defects. The new owner was very happy.

The 2003 Hummer H3 you speak of was sold over $4000 back of Kelley Blue Book and was in very nice condition. Many cars are dusted with a little black paint on the underside; if someone got overspray all over everything, I’d chalk that up to laziness or improper masking. I do not sell vehicles at collector car auctions with frame damage; never have, never will.

Funny, “Carl”, that you only mentioned these 4 cars, and not the other 11 that we sold. If I wasn’t proud of the cars I sold, I would not run around with a company shirt on, accessable to everyone around me. People who would be ashamed of something would not do this, but then again they wouldn’t be at home wasting their time writing ficticious blogs about people under assumed names either….now would they “Carl”?

As far as Jim’s comments or the “moderator’s” comments, if they do not know the definition of inaccurate publishing, perhaps they need to look it up. Once again, the PUBLICATION reported things that are untrue and innacurate, mainly sales figures. Again, as I said, all of us that attended and those with internet access just have to look these vehicles up on Barrett-Jackson’s website to know that the figures printed in Microcar News were incorrect. That was the only thing I was trying to say. Have a wonderful day!

]]> By: Carl http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-7270 Carl Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:39:03 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-7270 please lets all remember that this is all just about the cars and being honest with one another please lets all remember that this is all just about the cars and being honest with one another

]]> By: Carl http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-7269 Carl Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:30:44 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-7269 Hello, To ‘David’, and whoever else wants to read my bellow comment… I am an avid car collector and a bit of a car restorer myself, so I commend you on your passion for the cars you restore. But on a recent trip to Silvers auction in Reno (which I attend almost every year) I noticed a few cars of yours that had raised some questions. Which by, what I can tell, you will be more then able to answer for me since you say you have such a great business reputation. The first cars I had to question were a Blue Keiser Special that I went over alot since you don’t see them every day. But what I found was a ton of undercoating and dirt and grease under the car, and also what seemed to be some kind of rubber (like a bicycle tire) in the driver side rear panel, which seemed to be holding the bondo out that was on the fender. I really did not find a section of the car without bondo and was shocked when I saw the car go across and sold as 14k original miles. I also had to question a Cadillac that I have to believe had a blown head gasket from what I could smell coming out of the car. I further looked at a black bmw 750il that I never saw with the windows up until after the auction when I saw a man (who seemed to be the new owner) crawl in to the car and roll up to passenger windows that looked like someone had cracked them with a hammer. I wondered if you knew of this problem and if that was why the whole time of the auction the car had the windows down? The last car that I really had noticed and drew some questions in my mind was a good looking hummer h3, that upon further looking at had some issues on its own. I wondered why you would paint the underside of the car? I know this because when I looked under the car I could notice black over spray on everything, under the truck and wonder like anyone else if there was something hidden under the paint (such as rust, frame damage, etc…) I wonder how it is that you sell such cars to the public and I do wonder if you feel that in any way this is dishonest or if you feel that this is what you have to do to sell a car? Also I would wonder what Mr. Silver would say if he too knew that these are the kind of cars you brought to his auctions, as I notice on the website none of your cars have pictures or the pictures don’t match the car, the whole reason this blog was started. I have been attending this auction for some time and I have notice every year that you have brought some of these cars to the auction and I now have a way to ask you these questions. I do thank you for your time and I look forward to your arrogant response that you have so kindly given to everyone that has questioned you on your cars. Thank you to all that read this Carl. P.S. If you need more facts or any other questions on other cars feel free to ask. Hello,
To ‘David’, and whoever else wants to read my bellow comment…
I am an avid car collector and a bit of a car restorer myself, so I commend you on your passion for the cars you restore. But on a recent trip to Silvers auction in Reno (which I attend almost every year) I noticed a few cars of yours that had raised some questions. Which by, what I can tell, you will be more then able to answer for me since you say you have such a great business reputation.
The first cars I had to question were a Blue Keiser Special that I went over alot since you don’t see them every day. But what I found was a ton of undercoating and dirt and grease under the car, and also what seemed to be some kind of rubber (like a bicycle tire) in the driver side rear panel, which seemed to be holding the bondo out that was on the fender. I really did not find a section of the car without bondo and was shocked when I saw the car go across and sold as 14k original miles.
I also had to question a Cadillac that I have to believe had a blown head gasket from what I could smell coming out of the car. I further looked at a black bmw 750il that I never saw with the windows up until after the auction when I saw a man (who seemed to be the new owner) crawl in to the car and roll up to passenger windows that looked like someone had cracked them with a hammer. I wondered if you knew of this problem and if that was why the whole time of the auction the car had the windows down? The last car that I really had noticed and drew some questions in my mind was a good looking hummer h3, that upon further looking at had some issues on its own. I wondered why you would paint the underside of the car? I know this because when I looked under the car I could notice black over spray on everything, under the truck and wonder like anyone else if there was something hidden under the paint (such as rust, frame damage, etc…)
I wonder how it is that you sell such cars to the public and I do wonder if you feel that in any way this is dishonest or if you feel that this is what you have to do to sell a car? Also I would wonder what Mr. Silver would say if he too knew that these are the kind of cars you brought to his auctions, as I notice on the website none of your cars have pictures or the pictures don’t match the car, the whole reason this blog was started. I have been attending this auction for some time and I have notice every year that you have brought some of these cars to the auction and I now have a way to ask you these questions. I do thank you for your time and I look forward to your arrogant response that you have so kindly given to everyone that has questioned you on your cars. Thank you to all that read this Carl. P.S. If you need more facts or any other questions on other cars feel free to ask.

]]> By: Moderator http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-7004 Moderator Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:11:36 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-7004 <strong>why do you think this blog is a publication?</strong> ?????? Do you understand the difference between "the internet" and a "magazine"? from reading your comments it does not appear that you do. You've also never pointed what your problem is with the PUBLICATION: Microcar News magazine that merits your comments that: <blockquote><em>"whoever puts it together does not know how to read sale price numbers from auction results postings….amongst other things."</em></blockquote> c',mon David, lets see those "facts". put up or shut up. If your next comment does not point out exactly what your problem is with the PUBLICATION: MICROCAR NEWS magazine, you will not be allowed to post any more of your passive/aggressive comments here. why do you think this blog is a publication?
?????? Do you understand the difference between “the internet” and a “magazine”?
from reading your comments it does not appear that you do.

You’ve also never pointed what your problem is with the PUBLICATION: Microcar News magazine that merits your comments that:

“whoever puts it together does not know how to read sale price numbers from auction results postings….amongst other things.”

c’,mon David, lets see those “facts”.
put up or shut up.

If your next comment does not point out exactly what your problem is with the PUBLICATION: MICROCAR NEWS magazine, you will not be allowed to post any more of your passive/aggressive comments here.

]]> By: David http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-7002 David Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:32:06 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-7002 Actually I am quite happy. I have a fun life, doing what I love to do and am surrounded by friends and family who support and love me. It just bothers me that there is one negative thing related to me on all of the internet (that I am aware of) and it lies right here. The good thing is, it will never affect my business because people who know me trust me, as they should. I can back up everything I say with facts, something a bit different than this (publication) can say. Yes, Isettas are drying up a bit. People are either holding on to them, or they are being sold privately. There are always a small handful on eBay Motors. Good luck! Actually I am quite happy. I have a fun life, doing what I love to do and am surrounded by friends and family who support and love me. It just bothers me that there is one negative thing related to me on all of the internet (that I am aware of) and it lies right here. The good thing is, it will never affect my business because people who know me trust me, as they should. I can back up everything I say with facts, something a bit different than this (publication) can say. Yes, Isettas are drying up a bit. People are either holding on to them, or they are being sold privately. There are always a small handful on eBay Motors. Good luck!

]]> By: Clark http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-6893 Clark Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:58:04 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-6893 You guys that restore and / or own these Isettas make them look awesome! i remember playing in one owned by my dads boss in the 1960's. i hope the estate of the boss still owns it in Miles City Montana. i wish i could buy one right now. There is none seen in my part of Idaho, not at the classic cars shows i have visited. You guys that restore and / or own these Isettas make them look awesome! i remember playing in one owned by my dads boss in the 1960′s. i hope the estate of the boss still owns it in Miles City Montana. i wish i could buy one right now. There is none seen in my part of Idaho, not at the classic cars shows i have visited.

]]> By: Mike http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-6350 Mike Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:20:34 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-6350 Hi David/Jim - I know of a 1957 BMW Isetta 300 available if you are interested - 7000 miles - unrestored but in great shape - let me know asap if you are interested - could be the next one for B-J? post some contact info and I will get back to you Mike Hi David/Jim – I know of a 1957 BMW Isetta 300 available if you are interested – 7000 miles – unrestored but in great shape – let me know asap if you are interested – could be the next one for B-J? post some contact info and I will get back to you

Mike

]]> By: Jim http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-6008 Jim Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:44:31 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-6008 You don't seem very happy. You don’t seem very happy.

]]> By: David http://www.microcar.org/blog/2009/01/bmw-isetta-sells-for-record-price-at-barrett-jackson-auction/comment-page-1/#comment-6006 David Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:16:36 +0000 http://www.microcar.org/blog/?p=281#comment-6006 It is really sad when people are (A) So jealous they can't see straight, and (B), literally do not have anything better to do than sit at home, lonely, looking for things to be negative and gripe about. It's sure funny, both Sports Car Market and Automobile Magazine have done features on many of my cars, and we have been featured on several tv programs as well. My dealership has been a NADA Guides Market Analyst as well as a fully accredited member of NIADA, OIADA, and SBPA with a 100% rating for over 21 years of being in business. We are also a 100% feedback seller on eBay. As Bill so nicely put it..."anything you have seen in microcar news can and has been wrong". When someone is told repeatedly that their "facts" are incorrect, and they do not take the necessary simple steps to correct it, it shows they simply do not care if they print truth or lies. It is truly sad because quite frankly - Microcar News is a GREAT magazine. I look forward to getting it in my mailbox. I just do not take anything I read in it seriously because apparently whoever puts it together does not know how to read sale price numbers from auction results postings....amongst other things. Luckily for me, I have had nothing but great compliments on the cars I choose to bring to auctions. We have been doing it for years, and God willing, will do it many more. I also find, oddly enough, that a lot of these people who offer up all of these negative comments have never even been to Barrett-Jackson, let alone any other auction. We all have to play by the exact same rules, otherwise we would not be invited back with open arms year after year. I personally have sold vehicles through B-J since 1988. I feel so sorry for you, Jim. It must suck to be so bitter instead of being happy like the rest of us! If you wish to see "delusional", you have to look no further than your bathroom mirror when you wake up in the morning. Wake up, and realize how many people are laughing at you right now (or at least the very very small handful that read this nonsense). Have a super evening! It is really sad when people are (A) So jealous they can’t see straight, and (B), literally do not have anything better to do than sit at home, lonely, looking for things to be negative and gripe about. It’s sure funny, both Sports Car Market and Automobile Magazine have done features on many of my cars, and we have been featured on several tv programs as well. My dealership has been a NADA Guides Market Analyst as well as a fully accredited member of NIADA, OIADA, and SBPA with a 100% rating for over 21 years of being in business. We are also a 100% feedback seller on eBay. As Bill so nicely put it…”anything you have seen in microcar news can and has been wrong”. When someone is told repeatedly that their “facts” are incorrect, and they do not take the necessary simple steps to correct it, it shows they simply do not care if they print truth or lies. It is truly sad because quite frankly – Microcar News is a GREAT magazine. I look forward to getting it in my mailbox. I just do not take anything I read in it seriously because apparently whoever puts it together does not know how to read sale price numbers from auction results postings….amongst other things. Luckily for me, I have had nothing but great compliments on the cars I choose to bring to auctions. We have been doing it for years, and God willing, will do it many more. I also find, oddly enough, that a lot of these people who offer up all of these negative comments have never even been to Barrett-Jackson, let alone any other auction. We all have to play by the exact same rules, otherwise we would not be invited back with open arms year after year. I personally have sold vehicles through B-J since 1988. I feel so sorry for you, Jim. It must suck to be so bitter instead of being happy like the rest of us! If you wish to see “delusional”, you have to look no further than your bathroom mirror when you wake up in the morning. Wake up, and realize how many people are laughing at you right now (or at least the very very small handful that read this nonsense). Have a super evening!

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