It should go
without saying that anyone selling what purportedly is a one-of-just-a-few car
needs to provide documentation up front proving that the car is authentic as
shown. As Tim says, basic correct documentation is readily available via
Chrysler Historical that would prove or disprove the seller's claims. It is
much easier to prove authenticity in our world than it is with other rare
artifacts, such as antique furniture or old maps.
The burden should be
on the seller to prove his claims before we take him at his
word.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From:
DupontTim@xxxxxxx
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday,
November 7, 2009 8:41:50 AM GMT -06:00 Guadalajara / Mexico City /
Monterrey
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] D500-1 air cleaners?
Paul, It has always amazed me that a car like this keeps reappearing with
the same erroneous description or with even more false claims added.
Basic correct information has never been more available for a buyer
if they look, but if your research consists of only listening to the
seller, well that could be a problem. I echo Dave, it is when these
crazy descriptions get used as reference that the facts get distorted and
people can get misguided. Buying a car that is totally misrepresented is
a tough thing to admit and unfortunately many opt to perpetuate the hoax
rather than suffer a hefty financial loss. With experts like Neil
and Dave making all kinds of efforts to be available for
information a person with a small amount of research can hardly go
wrong. As for restorers I don't think it can be repeated
enough what a major task it is to document and restore or recreate the
D500-1 or the 57 D501. With only perhaps 200 total cars, a very
heavy attrition rate from the start, and their relative obscurity even when
new (unlike other Mopar HiPo heavy weights the outward clues to their super
car status were only miniscule), the diligence to research facts and find
correct parts is usually too difficult for almost anyone. Tim in Golden 56
D500-1
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