Jag2112 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 He certainly had an eye for amazing classic cars... Check out the details of the upcoming auction here: http://news.cygnus-x1.net/2021/06/neil-pearts-classic-car-collection.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Neil spent so much time collecting and taking care of those cars, only for them to be auctioned off upon his death.Just like John Entwistle and his guitars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Neil spent so much time collecting and taking care of those cars, only for them to be auctioned off upon his death.Just like John Entwistle and his guitars. When Geddy's time comes, I wonder what would happen with his bass and guitar collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) Neil spent so much time collecting and taking care of those cars, only for them to be auctioned off upon his death.Just like John Entwistle and his guitars. When Geddy's time comes, I wonder what would happen with his bass and guitar collection. And baseballs, and wine, etc. I thought the '63 split window Corvette would be the one I'm most interested in but it only has a 327 in it. Pass. Edited June 25, 2021 by Fordgalaxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Neil spent so much time collecting and taking care of those cars, only for them to be auctioned off upon his death.Just like John Entwistle and his guitars. When Geddy's time comes, I wonder what would happen with his bass and guitar collection. And baseballs, and wine, etc. I thought the '63 split window Corvette would be the one I'm most interested in but it only has a 327 in it. Pass. OK, I will take it! :) :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistry1973 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 This feels vaguely depressing. The end. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 This feels vaguely depressing. The end.That's because it is depressing. On the other hand, maybe part of the reason people collect valuables is so that it will add to the value of their estate when they leave this vale of tears? What would Carrie do with his cars? Maybe they cost a lot for upkeep and storage. And his daughter is still too young to drive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) Geddy's friend Daniel Richler (who collaborated on Big Beautiful Book of Bass) would bring up this quote from comedian Steven Wright. “You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?” This would also apply to an individual's possessions that stay behind when they pass on. The widow/widower and/or next of kin won't necessarily have any use for the inherited possessions either. On a side note, there's a blog post here, which comments on the quote. Edited June 25, 2021 by RushFanForever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 They were owned for his own enjoyment. He's no longer here to enjoy them and his family doesn't have the same use for them. No biggie. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Didact Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 The man had taste, no one can argue that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 The man had taste, no one can argue that. Indeed, and when you have the money that he obviously had, reliability isn't an issue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 This feels vaguely depressing. The end. Reality sucks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 I was coming here to post the article on this auction... https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1132709_rush-drummer-neil-peart-s-car-collection-to-be-auctioned-in-pebble-beach [some lyrical references] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 The man had taste, no one can argue that. Indeed, and when you have the money that he obviously had, reliability isn't an issue. Was thinking the same thing. I would trust that Aston Martin to get groceries, and our market's 1 mile away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 those cars we're loved for sure, and i hope they end up in caring hands once they're auctioned. it would be cool if part of the money was donated to the American Cancer society. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 This feels vaguely depressing. The end. Reality sucks.It does, doesn't it? No wonder so many are zoned out in one shape or form or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 i'm wondering if the cars that are going to auction are just a small sample of his whole collection? wish there was a video of Neil showing off his whole collection, and telling car stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream & vapour Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 i'm wondering if the cars that are going to auction are just a small sample of his whole collection? wish there was a video of Neil showing off his whole collection, and telling car stories.The cars being auctioned comprise most of his 'collector' cars, but not all cars he owned. For instance, he had a Porsche 911 Speedster, 2001 BMW Z8 and a 2010 Aston Martin DBS. Many people have heard the story of Carroll Shelby taping a $100 bill to the passenger-side visor of a 427 Cobra. He would tell the passenger, "If you can grab that bill once I floor this thing, you get to keep it." And of course, nobody could power their hands up to the visor with that monstrous acceleration. I leave you with this curvaceous version of sex on wheels: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) wish there was a video of Neil showing off his whole collection, and telling car stories. The only car article that comes close to this is from Hagerty magazine published in February 2012. Small Beginnings: Models fueled Rush drummer’s passion for cars The only other option where Neil is discussing his cars are in his books and archived website posts. Edited July 19, 2021 by RushFanForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 i'm wondering if the cars that are going to auction are just a small sample of his whole collection? wish there was a video of Neil showing off his whole collection, and telling car stories.The cars being auctioned comprise most of his 'collector' cars, but not all cars he owned. For instance, he had a Porsche 911 Speedster, 2001 BMW Z8 and a 2010 Aston Martin DBS. the cars that you just mentioned, i was familiar with as well. just wanted to see if anyone knew more about his whole collection. wish there was a video of Neil showing off his whole collection, and telling car stories. The only car article that comes close to this is from Hagerty magazine published in February 2012. Small Beginnings: Models fueled Rush drummer’s passion for cars The only other option where Neil is discussing his cars are in his books and archived website posts. that's a great article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Neil spent so much time collecting and taking care of those cars, only for them to be auctioned off upon his death.Just like John Entwistle and his guitars. When Geddy's time comes, I wonder what would happen with his bass and guitar collection. And baseballs, and wine, etc. I thought the '63 split window Corvette would be the one I'm most interested in but it only has a 327 in it. Pass.In 63, you could only get a 327. Vettes didn’t get the big block until 65. The 63’s are highly desirable because of the rear split window. They only made that for one year. From a collecting perspective, the 1963 Corvette is the one you want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Neil spent so much time collecting and taking care of those cars, only for them to be auctioned off upon his death.Just like John Entwistle and his guitars. When Geddy's time comes, I wonder what would happen with his bass and guitar collection. And baseballs, and wine, etc. I thought the '63 split window Corvette would be the one I'm most interested in but it only has a 327 in it. Pass.In 63, you could only get a 327. Vettes didn’t get the big block until 65. The 63’s are highly desirable because of the rear split window. They only made that for one year. From a collecting perspective, the 1963 Corvette is the one you want.The ranking of Neil's collection from a guy who's taste is more Bandit Trans Am.Where We Talk the Muscle Cars of the Malaise Era - Malaise Muscle Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Neil spent so much time collecting and taking care of those cars, only for them to be auctioned off upon his death.Just like John Entwistle and his guitars. When Geddy's time comes, I wonder what would happen with his bass and guitar collection. And baseballs, and wine, etc. I thought the '63 split window Corvette would be the one I'm most interested in but it only has a 327 in it. Pass.In 63, you could only get a 327. Vettes didn’t get the big block until 65. The 63’s are highly desirable because of the rear split window. They only made that for one year. From a collecting perspective, the 1963 Corvette is the one you want.The ranking of Neil's collection from a guy who's taste is more Bandit Trans Am.Where We Talk the Muscle Cars of the Malaise Era - Malaise Muscle CarHow you rank both Maseratis before the Lambo Maura is beyond me. The Miura was Lambos first “super car”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Neil spent so much time collecting and taking care of those cars, only for them to be auctioned off upon his death.Just like John Entwistle and his guitars. When Geddy's time comes, I wonder what would happen with his bass and guitar collection. And baseballs, and wine, etc. I thought the '63 split window Corvette would be the one I'm most interested in but it only has a 327 in it. Pass.In 63, you could only get a 327. Vettes didn’t get the big block until 65. The 63’s are highly desirable because of the rear split window. They only made that for one year. From a collecting perspective, the 1963 Corvette is the one you want.The ranking of Neil's collection from a guy who's taste is more Bandit Trans Am.Where We Talk the Muscle Cars of the Malaise Era - Malaise Muscle CarHow you rank both Maseratis before the Lambo Maura is beyond me. The Miura was Lambos first “super car”.I made an edit to make my criteria more clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Neil spent so much time collecting and taking care of those cars, only for them to be auctioned off upon his death.Just like John Entwistle and his guitars. When Geddy's time comes, I wonder what would happen with his bass and guitar collection. And baseballs, and wine, etc. I thought the '63 split window Corvette would be the one I'm most interested in but it only has a 327 in it. Pass.In 63, you could only get a 327. Vettes didn’t get the big block until 65. The 63’s are highly desirable because of the rear split window. They only made that for one year. From a collecting perspective, the 1963 Corvette is the one you want. if i was wealthy enough to be able to afford one, I would also have something with a 427 in it. Someone famous once said, there's no substitute for cubic inches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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