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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => Bonneville General Chat => Topic started by: ratpatrol66 on October 07, 2016, 07:40:45 PM

Title: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: ratpatrol66 on October 07, 2016, 07:40:45 PM
Kind of quite around here. https://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/10/07/bombshell-betty-the-165-mph-1952-buick-super-riviera/
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: BobDcuda on October 07, 2016, 08:12:24 PM
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:
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: WOODY@DDLLC on October 07, 2016, 08:33:12 PM
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:
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: Stan Back on October 07, 2016, 09:37:45 PM
He's already sold it, Woody.
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: desotoman on October 07, 2016, 10:39:13 PM
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.
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: will6er on October 15, 2016, 09:26:48 PM
Bombshell Betty just went across at Barrett-Jackson for $33,000!

Will Willis #6302
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: Crackerman on October 15, 2016, 11:58:36 PM
Wow... Buyers market!
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: Robin UK on October 16, 2016, 12:31:11 AM
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
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: Milwaukee Midget on January 14, 2018, 09:54:48 PM
This is GREAT news - BEST possible outcome!

https://www.facebook.com/100630516712955/videos/1416522825123711/
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: 4-barrel Mike on January 14, 2018, 11:34:34 PM
 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Mike
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: noboD on January 14, 2018, 11:53:27 PM
Sounds like Betty went to a good home.
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: WOODY@DDLLC on January 15, 2018, 10:54:26 AM
Sometimes life just makes a great turnaround!  :-o :-D :cheers:
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: desotoman on January 15, 2018, 01:58:38 PM
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.
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: strmlr555 on January 16, 2018, 06:55:52 PM
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
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: Billy @ AHG on February 23, 2018, 04:15:31 PM
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 !
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: Buickguy3 on February 24, 2018, 10:19:40 AM
    Love their motivation.
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: Billy @ AHG on February 24, 2018, 08:41:52 PM
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
Title: Re: Bomb Shell Betty...
Post by: Billy @ AHG on February 24, 2018, 08:50:30 PM
The system won't let me post two photos at the same time , so here's photo #2