Robert,
Watch out that it doesn't incandescize from self empyrosis or you will end up
with a Sirocco!
Brian
57 D500s (orig) in sunny MI (today)
Robert Whitman wrote:
> I did a little scrubbing and searching of my '60 Adventurer 4dr Sedan.
> Checked all the "secret numbers", VIN code, etc. Turns out it is really a
> '72 Vega! I guess the rust should have been my first clue!
>
> Seriously, My view is that the owner of any classic car should restore,
> customize, or over-restore his car in any way he/she likes (though I do
> cringe when I see a good, original car come under the customizer surgeon's
> knife). And, lie away about it, if that makes you feel good. Tell anyone
> you want it is the real thing (but don't tell Wayne Graefen, he will check
> you out!).
>
> But! But, when it is time to sell it. The lies stop. Let the buyer know
> the truth. It is the buyer's responsibility to check it out, but the seller
> must be honest. I would hate to be fooled, then later have someone notify
> me I own a fake. Maybe someone "over-restored" my car from a '60 Chry 300
> Convertible into the '60 Adventurer 4dr it is today? I better recheck those
> chassis #'s.
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