Mecum/Barrett Jackson auction Mach 1's

[huskerrod]

Hey gang,

Well November 22-23 Mecum comes to my neck of the woods in Anaheim, California and I will by that time have sufficient funds to maybe make a play on a Mach. Im not sure of inventory yet, but should at least by a few 69-73's. The suction is slated to have 750 cars. I would love to had the opportunity to bid on this car that sold for $16,000:
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail...913-165038

Has anyone bought an auction car before? I know I can go to the auction early and veiw the car. Is the owner usually on site to field questions and fire the car up? One of my prerequisites to buying a car is for it to test drive it, but Im not sure that is an option at an auction with hundreds of cars cramped in a convention center ready to roll out on the auction block.

I also understand the buyers/sellers commission and the fact that I have to be approved for the funds before the auction begins. From what I understand to be approved for the funds I can raise the limits of my credit card and free up credit capital to use to pay for the vehicle. Does that sound correct or did I read that part wrong?

Thanks gang,

Rod