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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => Bonneville General Chat => Topic started by: ratpatrol66 on October 07, 2016, 07:40:45 PM
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Kind of quite around here. https://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/10/07/bombshell-betty-the-165-mph-1952-buick-super-riviera/
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Thanks for the post. My first visit to Bonneville was the 2009 World Finals, and Jeff's Buick really grabbed my attention. I was hooked, and my own quest was soon underway!! :lol:
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When I first saw this beast I told Jeff that I was sure it was the prototype for the Green Hornet! :-o :-D
Hope he does well at the auction! :cheers:
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He's already sold it, Woody.
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He's already sold it, Woody.
Yep, from the article: On Saturday, October 15, Bombshell Betty, now owned by photographer Peter Lik, will cross the block in a no-reserve sale at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction.
Bombshell Betty has been advertised for sale in recent months, typically with an asking price of $195,000. The no-reserve auction means that Barrett-Jackson won’t publish a pre-auction estimate for the car, though it’s clear that the company is shooting for a price at or even above this number.
Tom G.
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Bombshell Betty just went across at Barrett-Jackson for $33,000!
Will Willis #6302
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Wow... Buyers market!
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Had a good look over the car yesterday which was displayed with all the trophies and timing slips. A lot of car for that money. Let's hope the new owner uses it.
Robin
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This is GREAT news - BEST possible outcome!
https://www.facebook.com/100630516712955/videos/1416522825123711/
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:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Mike
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Sounds like Betty went to a good home.
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Sometimes life just makes a great turnaround! :-o :-D :cheers:
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Bombshell Betty just went across at Barrett-Jackson for $33,000!
Will Willis #6302
This was posted on October 15, 2016, 05:26:48 PM »
so it was sold 15 months ago.
Tom G.
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This is GREAT news - BEST possible outcome!
https://www.facebook.com/100630516712955/videos/1416522825123711/
Great to know that the bombshell will once again see the SALT!
Thanks in advance! :-D
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Don is planning on several upgrades , some safety , like a complete cage overhaul by Thomas Speedworks in West Jordan Utah, Tom Burkland is involved as well with many areo improvements . Betty will return with high hopes for re-capturing the class record , as well as bumping up the speed and handling of the car, lots of room for improvements , which Don , and his dad are highly motivated to see thru. Stay tuned, and pray for good salt !
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Love their motivation.
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So when you have a car that is sooo low you can't get the lift under it what do you do ? Also a good way to test the roll cage mounts ! @ Thomas Speedworks
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The system won't let me post two photos at the same time , so here's photo #2