Shows this w/end

Capri

If you're near Dublin airport then you could .... fly to Paris

http://en.retromobile.com/ 4-8 february 2015
Paris Expo Porte de versailles



OR

On Sunday 8 February we will be holding an INDOOR AUTOJUMBLE AND
CLASSIC CAR AUCTION at The National Show Centre,swords Gates open at
11am

Dades

Capri wrote: »

On Sunday 8 February we will be holding an INDOOR AUTOJUMBLE AND
CLASSIC CAR AUCTION at The National Show Centre,swords Gates open at
11am

This work much the same as a regular show, but with an auction? Somewhere to bring the a small kid and have a wander?

Thinking a blast thru the port tunnel on Sunday would be fun!

Agricola

Is there admission charge on the Swords auction?

quattro777

Anyone go to the Swords auction?


http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/terrible-car-auction/8651659?offset=4

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/todays-classic-car-auction/8651859?offset=3

Agricola

Yeah, I went along and that ad pretty much sums it up. I think the tenner admission for shows in Swords is on the steep side at the best of times, especially so for OAP's. But I wasnt expecting to cough up 20 quid to go into an auction. I assumed it would be free.

The auctioneer didnt have a clue and seemed to have less interest. Could just about hear what he was saying. No projector, no decent catalogue except for some A4's with no photos or any useful information. This is especially bad considering the cars where not driven through in front of the bidders. It was a complete waste of time for anyone who had any intention of buying today. I was just there as a spectator and for the autojumble.

carlosfandango

It wasn't great to be honest. I think the general consensus was that the auctioneer just wanted to get it over with. The AV facilities were not really up to scratch either, a fair bit of confusion all round.
However, it was good to see some good cars, just a shame that only one (or possibly two?) sold. The auto jumble was quite good and anyone I knew that I met seemed to be enjoying themselves somewhat, despite the apparent unsuccessful auction itself.
I didn't have to pay in as I was selling a car and was lucky in the end with lots of interest following the auction. It sold.
I don't normally post a huge amount here and certainly not really in this detail but Just wanted to say that I do hope that there might be some lessons learned from today for the organisers. They at least tried and I hope they try again.

CFD

Capri

Just wanted to say that I do hope that there might be some lessons learned from today for the organisers.

But I wasnt expecting to cough up 20 quid to go into an auction. I assumed it would be free.

The auctioneer didnt have a clue and seemed to have less interest. Could just about hear what he was saying. No projector, no decent catalogue except for some A4's with no photos or any useful information

TWENTY ?? - to get in to an auction !! :eek:

I think the only lesson to be learned, unfortunately, is to stay well away if the price is over a tenner FIVER

The bad times are back with a bang, €5 for watery coffee, €10 for a stale burger .......... €20 to get into an auction. Time to sell up and emigrate while we can

Capri

VERY glad I didn't make the trek that I was going to - a day polishing the beast in the spring sun was more enjoyable :cool:

Just looking at DD - someone's NOT HAPPY with the auction :mad::mad::mad:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/todays-classic-car-auction/8651859?offset=18

Here is a few tips on organising a car auction:

1. Don't charge people in who are going to bid.
2. Get an auctioneer who knows about cars.
3. Get a proper audio/visual setup (incl. projectors, sufficient speakers etc.).
4. Get colour brochures made up with pictures and specs of the cars (the sheets given today were pathetic - mixing up BMW 2002 with the year etc.)
5. Don't act like it was a success when you only sold 1 out of 80 cars.

I think you should get on to your poorly designed website (www.carshows.ie) and make a public apology and refrain from organising any car show ever again. You had your chance and you blew it.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/terrible-car-auction/8651659?offset=19

Todays auction at Swords show centre was nothing more than a money grabbing exercise, by ignorant scam artisits. It was great to see such a turnout to partipate in such an event. But the organisers should be ashamed of how they treated the public. The auctioneer knew nothing about cars, was unable to get bids and was unable to be heard. 1hr twenty mins and everything was over, with only one item sold. Fair play to everyone who brought their cars and bikes, but nobody deserves to be treated like they did today.

The classic car scene does not need people like these. The worst organised event I've ever been at.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/thanks-for-nothing/8651070?offset=30

Well I would like to thank those who organised today auction in swords.... Sherry and #ankers and co. Couldn't make out what the fella with the mike was saying never mind trying to hold an auction, totally disaster from start to finish, I like many other had a car hoping to sell, after it didn't get a bid, I started it and was getting into get home after a wasted sunday, a few people came over and asked why I was leaving, that they were interested in bidding on my car, I told them it was up and never got a bid, they like me couldn't understand or here the guy with the mike. Congratulations to everyone who turned up with there lovely cars, pity the organiser's were more interested in getting money from the public, rather than holding a decent event for us car enthusiasts, after all without us these type of events wouldn't take place.....

This fellow must be related to the auctioneer :p , possibly the worst photos and description I've ever seen on DD :rolleyes:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vintage-car/8648897?offset=15

Arthur Daley

Sussed that about these shows a few years back tbh. Even back in the uncertain times of 2011 I found the asking prices were strong.

Zoo4m8

It was rubbish..but I paid a tenner in..maybe the girl at the entrance liked the look of me .
I spoke to a well known collector who had had a go at the organiser and had let him know exactly how he and others felt, and this was before the start..
I went with the intention of buying a particular car that had been well hyped to me before hand but in the flesh I wouldn't give it room in the garden never mind the garage , ( not really the organisers fault, just getting it off my chest )
I won't repeat everything that's been said ,it's all true but I found that you had to move about the place to find a good place to hear the auctioneer and talking of which I know the man in question and he was an active motorsport participant in years gone by and would have tried his best..but very hard to stay upbeat when it quickly became obvious how it was going to go..

Max Headroom

Wow..looks like i saved myself some money AND had a lovely spin around sunny Wicklow on the bike.....:)

Big Nasty

This run by the same crowd who usually do the show / auction in March & September?

Dades

Toyed with idea of heading out but very glad I didn't.

Like some others gave the car a polish instead!

Zoo4m8

Max Headroom wrote: »

Wow..looks like i saved myself some money AND had a lovely spin around sunny Wicklow on the bike.....:)

Yeah..excactly what I should have done..halfway up the M50 mutterin' to myself ' this had better be good, it's just the day to haul a bike out'.. :mad:

alastair

Anyone know what the Lancia Montecarlo fetched, if it sold?

okistag

alastair wrote: »

Anyone know what the Lancia Montecarlo fetched, if it sold?

I am open to correction but I think it made €3500 other vehicles sold after the auction

okistag

Listening to RTE Radio 1 and made a copy of the Sean ORourke Show where they were chatting about the Swords Auction.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKAWdBqZbPQ&feature=youtu.be

Original
http://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html#!rii=9%3A10371897%3A15036%3A09%2D02%2D2015%3A

Big Nasty

From what I gather (and I'm open to correction) it wasn't the same organisers as the two normal show / auctions that are usually held here each year.

Agricola

Capri wrote: »

TWENTY ?? - to get in to an auction !! :eek:

I think the only lesson to be learned, unfortunately, is to stay well away if the price is over a tenner FIVER

The bad times are back with a bang, €5 for watery coffee, €10 for a stale burger .......... €20 to get into an auction. Time to sell up and emigrate while we can

Sorry, i wasnt too clear there. It was a tenner admission. I was paying for myself and the father. I think no concessions for OAP's is poor practise for any event but for an auction its shocking. To pay that and then walk into something that looked like it was organised an hour before it started........!!

Capri

okistag wrote: »

Listening to RTE Radio 1 and made a copy of the Sean ORourke Show where they were chatting about the Swords Auction.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKAWdBqZbPQ&feature=youtu.be

Original
http://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html#!rii=9%3A10371897%3A15036%3A09%2D02%2D2015%3A

Segment 01.14.00 but a 'sugar coated' piece, she didn't read this forum !!

Zoo4m8

Wouldn't think anyone from this forum would put any value on this lady's opinion as to whether a classic car show/auction/etc was good or otherwise..
In fairness she did spot the bright red SL ( you couldn't miss it) and mentioned the low mileage etc.. A lovely car and seemed genuine, but a car for someone of a certain age and with my advanced years I had to admit to myself that I'd look a right tit driving it so reluctantly moved on..:)

f4fay

Big Nasty wrote: »

From what I gather (and I'm open to correction) it wasn't the same organisers as the two normal show / auctions that are usually held here each year.

Yes it Was !

Capri

Fly AL to Orlando for this, a REAL,PRO-FESSIONAL auction

AMAZING HOTROD CARS & PARTS COLLECTION AT AUCTION

THE BOB KOEPKE COLLECTION

SATURDAY APRIL 11TH, 2015

875 BUFFALO ROAD, TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA 32796

PREVIEW IS APRIL 10TH, 2015 10-8:30 ONLY!

PERFORMANCE BY MOONLIGHT HOWLERS THAT EVENING!

VanDerBrink Auctions is pleased to bring you this amazing collection of Early Ford and Tri-Five Cars and Parts. This auction will prove to have something for everyone. Bob Koepke at an early age loved cars. He bought his first Model A Ford at 12 and it carried him through college. Over 45 years Bob and his son Dave, traveled to find early ford and Tri-Five cars and parts along with hundreds of Early Ford and Chevrolet Performance Parts. . The collection also hosts 7 Nomad Tri-Fives, Corvette, and Wagons, 57 Convertibles, 32-36 Coupes, 3 Window Coupes, Roadsters and hundreds of Parts for Early Fords, Corvette, and Tri-Five parts. Bob kept collecting after Dave left the nest and moved to Indiana. Dave would go visit his Dad, but Bob didn’t let anyone into the place for 10 years. Bob was friends with Smokey Yunick and others in a time of NASCAR and the Hot Rod Craze and need for speed. Bob passed away, and Dave was left with the task of settling his Dad’s estate. Dave went to the home, and found it covered with Cars and Parts. With friends from Indiana, they forged a path and found a treasure trove of cars and parts under seas of tarps and in the house and buildings. Dave is keeping a few memories to build, but the collection will be offered at auction with NO RESERVE to Qualified Bidders. VanDerBrink Auctions will liquidate this vast amount of Horsepower and Projects. You won’t want to miss this auction. The Cars will sell first, so be on time, and followed by a huge amount of Horsepower, Tri-Five, and Early Ford parts. The Preview is ONLY on April 10th, 2015 from 10-8:30 with the Moonlight Howlers performing about 6PM for bidders. You won’t want to miss this amazing auction! Be on Time! No Early Preview, we are working to set up the auction. See you there!

FORD CARS FOR ROD, RESTORE, AND PARTS:

1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe, 3- 1932 Ford Roadsters, 3-1934 Ford 3 Window Coupes, 2-1934 Ford 5 Window coupes, 1934 Ford 4 Dr Sedan, 1934 Ford Cabriolet, 1935 Ford Cabriolet, 1935 Ford Cabriolet, 1936 Ford Roadster, 1936 ford 3 Window Coupe Body, 1936 Ford Cabriolet, 1938 Ford Cabriolet, 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe Project, 1927 Ford T Bucket Body, more…

RARE 1973 Ford DeTomaso Pantera- British Racing Green, ONLY 3800 MILES!

CHEVROLET CARS FOR PROJECT, PARTS, AND ROD:

1955 Chevrolet Convertible-Project, 1955 Chevrolet Nomad 2dr Wagon, 3-1956 Chevrolet 2dr Nomad Wagons, 1956 Chevrolet 2dr Post, 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Sedan, 1957 Chevrolet 2dr HT, 4- 1957 Chevrolet Convertible Projects, 2- 1957 Chevrolet Nomad Wagons, 1937 Chevrolet Coupe, 1935 Chevrolet Coupe, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette project, …

PORSCHE AND FERRARI CARS:

Rare 1958 Porsche 356 coupe Project, Older Started Restore Project, 1978 Ferrari 308 Driver.

EARLY FORD AND FLATHEAD PARTS:

Edmonds, Weiand, Edelbrock, Offenhauser, Intakes, Valve covers, Carbs, Sheet metal, Flat head motors, 1932 Ford Roadster doors, other 1932 Ford parts, 1934-36 Ford Parts, MG Cobra Intake, Ford Big Block Intakes, AND MORE..

CHEVROLET PARTS AND HI-PERFORMANCE PARTS:

Many Tri-Five Sheet metal Parts,, Hubcaps, Bat wing Air cleaners, Motor Parts, some Repro parts, MANY Corvette Fuel Injected parts including RARE Black Widow Distributor, and other Distributors, Mags, 1957 Corvette Fuel Injection Unit, Big Block Cranks, Motors, Muncie Transmissions, MANY 409,, and Big block Chevrolet Intakes including RARE Proto-Types and pieces from the Smokey Yunick “Best Dam Garage in Town”, Valve covers, heads, Blowers, MORE Horsepower parts, MUCH MORE…..

VARIOUS PIECES OF MEMORABILA.. RACING SUIT, 1932 CA LICENSE PLATES, AND FEW OTHER ITEMS, STILL LOOKING…

THIS IS MERELY A PARTIAL LISTING!!!

Max Headroom

Capri wrote: »

Fly AL to Orlando for this, a REAL,PRO-FESSIONAL auction

Yeah...but this is little oul Ireland......

clogher71

Apology put on done deal last night for Swords auction, maybe some one could paste a link, I don't be able to from the donedeal app.

Diabhalta

Shows this w/end - this is probably the stupidest way how to name a thread.

which weekend? which year? which county?

Testacalda

Here it is

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/classic-car-auction-apology/8771477?offset=2

carlosfandango

A copy & paste from the ad -


'CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 2015

I would like to thank the people that contacted me with feedback regarding the classic car auction in February.

I appreciate that errors were made regarding the Layout and Format of the Auction.

The technical problems that arose on the day and also the poor sound quality did not help on the day.

I would like to sincerely apologise to those whose experience and enjoyment was affected by these issues.

This was my first attempt at running a classic car auction and i assure you that these errors will not be repeated.

Dermot Flynn'

Silvera

^^^ Fair play to him for 'putting his hands up' and admitting that errors occurred.

Capri

Shows this w/end - this is probably the stupidest way how to name a thread.

which weekend? which year? which county?

Sorry about that, didn't think the thread would continue and can't seem to lock/delete it

Anyways, THIS SUNDAY 1 March - Cars n coffee at Cherrywood off M50/N11 between 11 and 1 I THINK ( I say 11 and 1 because it's only a get togetner for a coffee in a car park, before lunch beckons )