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Exotic Beauties for Sale
Tuesday Sep 26, 2006 04:35:00 PM
JOIN CARSTER
SO YOU CAN BE OUR NEXT WINNER!
I picked up the Los Angeles Times the other day and lo and behold, there was an article written expressly for me, which puzzled me for a moment as I didn't recall that the editor had even hit me up for advice - but I'm absent-minded that way. I mean, does Warren Buffet even bother to ring the old cell and say "Thanks, dude!" once in a while? No. But wisdom is its own reward, or so the saying goes.
Anyhow, the title of the article was "Wanted: Auto Fanatics - Serious Inquiries Only" and boy was that ever ME -- fanatical and serious about it. So I read on. It seems that a large number of seized cars were to go on auction this week, and that all the cars were open to the general public for viewing before the auction. I did a bit of research and found the following info on the US Treasury Department website (I know - boring, but stay with me):
"Los Angeles, CA - The IRS-Criminal Investigation and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are joining forces to take a byte out of Crime by allowing the public to bid in person or online for an impressive collection of limos, luxury sedans, sports cars, and classic vehicles. The auction represents the first time both agencies will utilize simulcast bidding technology for a vehicle auction, allowing pre-qualified online bidders to bid in real time with those present during the live auction."
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The Horsepower Under Uncle Sam's Hood
Lot 1: '04 Jaguar XKR convertible
Lot 2: '68 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR
Lot 3: '96 Hummer H1 stretch limousine
Lot 4: '04 Cadillac Krystal Koach limousine
Lot 5: '01 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 Spider convertible
Lot 6: '01 Chevrolet Corvette convertible
Lot 7: '00 Ford Excursion stretch limousine
Lot 8: '04 Lamborghini Murcielago
Lot 9: '04 Maybach 62
Lot 10: '96 Hummer H1 stretch limousine
Lot 11: '04 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG convertible
Lot 12: '57 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner convertible
Lot 13: '03 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG convertible
Lot 14: '00 Ferrari 360 Modena F1
Lot 15: '01 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas
Lot 16: '01 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 Spider convertible
Lot 17: '58 Chevrolet Impala convertible
Lot 18: '04 Rolls-Royce Phantom
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There were a bunch of people crowding through the entrance to get a look at the cars, and a number of Federal law enforcement types stationed around the building, but I'd watched a lot of Hong Kong Phooey when I was a kid, so I knew how to take care of myself. I half-expected the Feds to search my camera-bag, but they let me walk right on in without so much as a poke, prod or full-cavity search (though my tighty-whities were fresh, just in case).
I was SHOCKED by what I saw after I entered. Here I was looking at cars like the Lamborghini Murcielago and a Shelby GT500 side by side - and the attitude was so casual that I could climb right in the front seats, slam the doors, pop the hoods, dry shift the trannies (and by that I mean "transmission", you pervs), even request to have the auction workers fire 'em up and rev the motors high just for the sweet, sweet sound of it. I sat myself comfortably in the Rolls Royce, opened and closed the doors a few times on the Lambo, and even pushed every button on several of the Ferrari's like a snot-nosed brat on an elevator.
Sweet.
It was very cool to see these cars up close, plus have the freedom to so completely and casually interact with all their bells and whistles. The two favorites of the day, judging by the reactions I observed, were the Rolls Royce Phantom and The Shelby GT500KR, with the Shelby constantly thronged by groups of admiring older men who barely even noticed that there were other cars at the event. Out of my way, Grandpa - she's too young for you!
My only regret is that you all couldn't be there with me as I hopped, skipped and jumped through the playground of the exotics and the luxuries, but I snapped a bunch of cool pics to share with everyone, so don't feel too left out.
-rc1320
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Posted By: Oblivious
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2006/09/27 10:12:23 AM |
| Dammit! Bidding registration deadline was yesterday... |
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Posted By: Oblivious
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2006/09/27 09:58:14 AM |
| Oh... if there's a website where we can sign up... that will be helpful too :-) |
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Posted By: Oblivious
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2006/09/27 09:56:11 AM |
| Do you know when the bidding will start? I like to bid on a couple of those vehicles. |
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Posted By: mnitetrain
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2006/09/27 04:43:23 AM |
| Was that just the preview or did they sell?? Prices?? |
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Posted By: steel
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2006/09/26 08:50:43 PM |
| i'm jealous,i envy you, i wish i could be there, but i'm on the other side of the country. at least you didn't forget about us here at carster, thanks for the pics of the worlds greatest cars. |
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Posted By: kumiyer
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2006/09/26 07:55:36 PM |
| Uncle Sam needs to share his wealth with me!! |
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