On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 Fubog1@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 7/24/2006 9:40:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> billsohl@mindspring.com writes:
>
> Similar owner rebadging/refitting has been going
> on in the pony car arena (regular Pontiacs made into GTOs,
> etc.) with mixed acceptance by the overall car collector
> hobby. .
>
> Cheers,
> Bill Sohl
> Glad you brought up that point Bill. I've owned my TR-5 for over 30 years &
> have seen only 3 or 4 other REAL ones in my entire life.
> A fake is a fake is a fake, no matter if it's a painting, firearm, sportscar
> or whatever. It's fine untill someone tries to pass it off as an original, &
> btw fraud is very much alive & well in the collector market (mostly high-end
> stuff)
Ya - it's funny how the lure of some easy $$$ brings out the "best" in
some folks.
I gave up the idea of owning a real '67 GTO years ago. Now they cost even
more $$$. I guess I'll stick with cure little British cars.
:-)
> Just my opinion, not to offend anyone,
> Glen
No offense taken.
rml
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