Just wondering whether this a national database of VIN’s. Our local police department operates license-plate scanners that access a national database of stolen cars and those cars belonging to owners with wants and warrants. Can’t seem to connect to whether the car is insured or not, though. If not now, it’s a comin’. Further observation of the C-300 (?) in question: It appears to be missing the C-300-only SS piece that runs across the front under those beautiful grilles and should be visible just above the front bumper. C-300’ly, Rich Barber From: Lynn [mailto:lynnd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 7:03 AM
To: Plotkin Associates <plotkin_associates@xxxxxxxxxxx>; John Grady <jkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; David Schwandt <finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; mark love <marklove@xxxxxx>
Cc: Yahoo Group, Chrysler 300 <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Rich Barber <c300@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Fwd: Bring a Trailer Daily Mail - 55 C-300 up for auction Imagine the can of worms that would be opened if the car sells to someone in the same state as the black car. I would be interested to hear that explanation. Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 7:25 AM Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Fwd: Bring a Trailer Daily Mail - 55 C-300 up for auctito I though my post would illicit some responses!!! Amazing what is being portrayed as far as legit cars for sale on different websites. On December 14, 2017 at 9:15 AM David Schwandt <finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: What makes the first clown on the remarks section think these cars were run at Datona w/o safety equipment??LOL He must think this very car was one of them! I agree, the engine number IS NOT the VIN number.’ These hot shot sales guys should do their research.
Not sure they even had pop rivets in 1955 ! Smile . A genius did this.
Maybe a bit more light on the subject using my Imperial as an example, with some pics. My 55 Imperial C5510042 (see image) has engine stamp CE5510018 (see image). Both have been authenticated by FCA as correct, (see image). The VIN plate has not been over painted. The fastening shows differently. Different typography and kerning of the type is different. Depth of the VIN plate and stamping methods are different. I have been advised that the engines were built up to a month before they went in the cars and so again advised that the engine number stamping is a number lower than the VIN plate for the car. That’s how mine lines up. I would concur that the VIN plate in question (see image) looks like a do-over. <IMG_2448.jpeg><IMG_1523.jpeg><IMG_1602.jpeg><IMG_8098..jpeg> VIN is advertised and photographed as 3N55 2517. Club registry has that VIN as a Barrett-Jackson black car. A photo shows the engine S/N to be 3NE55 2517. Precisely identical VIN & Engine S/N numbers are highly unlikely with VIN typically less than engine S/N. VIN tag is painted over as per photo and has the appearance of being a reproduction as the originals had all raised numbers and letters, as is the one on this car—but in an entirely different format. Estimated VIN would be: 3N55 2460-2500. There are many Platinum C-300’s in our registry in that range. Missing our white C-300 and hoping it finds a new owner to give it a good home. https://www.volocars.com/auto-sales/vehicles?q%5Byear_eq%5D=1955 VIN: 3N551198, engine 3NE551098. I said “typically”. Christmas Blessings, Rich & Ruthanne Barber Brentwood, CA (Far away from the fires) FYI - Just listed a 55 Chrysler C-300 on Bring a Trailer auction website under n"new auctions starting today - last car listed) ---------- Original Message ----------
From: Bring a Trailer <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: plotkin_associates@xxxxxxxxxxx
Date: December 13, 2017 at 8:15 AM
Subject: Bring a Trailer Daily Mail
| Restored 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe
16K-Mile 1981 Maserati Merak SS
1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 6-Speed
12K-Mile 2000 Dodge Viper GTS ACR
1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S Cabriolet
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
1959 Porsche 356A Coupe
| | Sold for $325,000 | | | Sold for $20,000 | | | Sold for $66,000 | | | Sold for $11,250 | | | Sold for $28,755 | | | Sold for $5,900 | | | Sold for $12,250 | | | Sold for $168,500 | | | Sold for $17,500 | | | Sold for $8,950 | | | Sold for $14,000 | | | Sold for $26,000 | | | Sold for $135,000 | | | Sold for $18,790 | | | Sold for $15,750 | | | Sold for $15,000 | | | Bid to $4,000 | | | Bid to $33,333 | | | Bid to $46,000 | | | Bid to $10,000 | | | Bid to $23,500 | | | Bid to $8,800 | | | Bid to $6,000 | | | Bid to $54,500 |
|
|
|
|
