Wonder what he's going to say if the car is sold and confiscated by some
DMV for the swapped VIN?
In a message dated 8/6/2010 8:52:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mcdangerous@verizon.net writes:
It seems clear that he does, or should. He's looking for $30k plus for
the
car. Here's what he told me:
"We sold a B3realB2 Tiger about 60 days ago for north of $60kE while that
market might have eroded some, not to the point where a car that is a real
one should go for half that. If that is where you thought process is as it
relates to pricing on this particular car, no further conversation is
necessary.
We are well aware of the fact that this car has in its past been
represented
as a B3realB2 Tiger, hence our being ultra-clear (or so we thought, if there
is still a question in your mind) with calling it for what it is---a
conversion. It has been meticulously put together and is an excellent
value."
On 8/6/10 8:09 PM, "CoolVT@aol.com" <CoolVT@aol.com> wrote:
> Wonder if the selling dealer knows the vin has been switched. He seems
to
> be covering his butt by saying it's an Alpine. Would he be foolish
enough
> to show the vin if he knew it has been swapped?
>
>
> In a message dated 8/6/2010 7:45:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> hokey@oasisol.com writes:
>
> It seems the nice green Alpine has been quite a subject of discussion.
> Lots
> of views/opinions here. But in reality, I think the main issue c
oncerned
> here
> is the fact a VIN plate was altered/changed and is on another vehicle.
> When
> you do something like this, it's a no-no. Utilizing VIN plates that are
> stashed in desk drawers and utilized at their discretion is not a smart
> practice. Bottom line - it shouldn't matter whether it was done on a
> Tiger,
> Alpine, Pinto, Honda or any other car. I personally think a highly
> modified
> Alpine is a great way to go if you really want to drive and enjoy the
car.
> My
> '67 Alpine has the correct numbers and is titled as such because that's
the
> right thing to do. I can cut, modify, rearrange components and do
creative
> things involving the installation of today's tech in the old sheetmetal
and
> end up with a very custom sportscar that can be enjoyed without fear of
> losing
> a Tiger shell at the intersection due to some kid texting on her phone.
> I'm
> curious at the price the car sells for on Ebay, mainly because it's a
nice,
> clean sportscar that someone put a lot of time and money into creating.
> But
> the VIN has been knowingly altered on the car, irregardless of what car
> it's
> from. That's a red flag to me, and should be to others as well that
have
> an
> interest in buying the car. Imagine the possibility of the car getting
> confiscated due to unlawful activity? There's a possibility that none
of
> us
> will see the final selling numbers due to the listing being pulled if it
> becomes apparent that there may be a lawful issue. Someone said it here
> earlier - the original Alpine numbers should have been retained and
there
> wouldn't be any mistake as to what the car really is - an Alpine with a
> motor
> transplant. Just my .02.
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