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Re: [Chrysler300] Fwd: Bring a Trailer Daily Mail - 55 C-300 up for auction





All;
I have contacted John Lazenby, a long time member of the Club and the recognized consultant specialist for the ’55 and have asked if he would care to weigh in on this.  He will post to the group if he so decides.
M.

On Dec 14, 2017, at 11:51 AM, Mark Miller <mark@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Just a FYI, be prepared to wait one day before your post is published.  BAT does look over every new poster.  I had some friends comment on my car and it took at least a day to have their post show up on the thread.  Thanks  MArk

Mark G. Miller, General Manager
Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc.
Phone: 800-626-4081 
Direct: 319-243-3923 
Cell: 319-240-8083
Fax: 319-277-4055



On Dec 14, 2017, at 1:40 PM, mark love marklove@xxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

As members of a almost five decades old club which implied mission must include the wish to be honest, factual, protect and enhance the marque and keep its value and prestige growing, is it going too far to post on that site a message that reveals the problem with the ‘originality’ of the car?  Is it any of our business or ‘caveat emptor’?


M.

On Dec 14, 2017, at 10:49 AM, 'Rich Barber' c300@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

 

Excellent elicitation.
 
Being an optimist with a long-standing interest in C-300’s (dating back to June 1955, or so), my speculation is thus:  An owner was having the car restored and the spot-welded VIN tag was knocked off..  The car may have traded after that.  If the VIN was not on the registration papers—or not even researched, a later restoration shop and the new owner wanted it to be as original as possible so purchased a reproduction tag based on the readily-available engine S/N.  Through ignorance, not avarice.
 
Is the VIN also stamped elsewhere on the car?  Perhaps behind the heater box?
 
Or, someone found a wrecked or damaged C-300, transferred the C-300 goodies to a Windsor or New Yorker and “made” a C-300 out of it.  That would require removing and replacing the old VIN tag.  As you say, illicitation.  The picture of the engine S/N shows the CI flat to be either cruddy, corroded or damaged (ground off and re-stamped???).  I note the steering-wheel hub does not have the words “POWER STEERING” on it.  This matches the unusual situation that the car does not have power steering which was standard equipment as I recall.  The shots of the headliner are not encouraging that they are the original, unique pattern.  The bidding can go on for five days but is stuck at $8,100.  A steal—one way or another.
 
It would be worthwhile to take a quick look at the microfilm records for the C-300’s and reverse-engineer the proper VIN that goes with the given engine S/N.   Might scan the 2400-2500 VIN range.
 
Each of these surviving letter cars is precious and worth a little R&D to bring them back to the fold—or to make sure they never darken our door if found to be illicit.
 
Maybe its just the Christmas season.
 
Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA
 
From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 'Ron Waters' ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 7:39 AM
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Fwd: Bring a Trailer Daily Mail - 55 C-300 up for auction
 
  
>I though my post would illicit some responses!!!  
 
I think the word you are looking for is 'elicit'. Illicit describes what this guy is doing with his forged VIN plate. I would avoid that car at all costs.
 
I'm glad our club keeps good records. A lot of scam artists out there.
 
Ron
 

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Plotkin Associates plotkin_associates@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 9:25 AM
To: John Grady; David Schwandt; mark love
Cc: Yahoo Group, Chrysler 300; Rich Barber
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Fwd: Bring a Trailer Daily Mail - 55 C-300 up for auction

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.
 
From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Grady jkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 7:00 AM
To: mark love
Cc: Rich Barber; Plotkin Associates; Yahoo Group, Chrysler 300
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Fwd: Bring a Trailer Daily Mail - 55 C-300 up for auction
 



Not sure they even had pop rivets in 1955 ! Smile . A genius did this. 

Sent from my iPhone


On 14 Dec 2017, at 5:32 am, mark love marklove@xxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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.
If this helps, great.
Mark.
 
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On Dec 13, 2017, at 3:13 PM, 'Rich Barber' c300@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
 

 

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)

 

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Plotkin Associates plotkin_associates@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 10:38 AM
To: Yahoo Group, Chrysler 300 <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Chrysler300] Fwd: Bring a Trailer Daily Mail - 55 C-300 up for auction

 

  

FYI - Just listed a 55 Chrysler C-300 on Bring a Trailer auction website under n"new auctions starting today - last car listed)

 

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From: Bring a Trailer <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: plotkin_associates@xxxxxxxxxxx
Date: December 13, 2017 at 8:15 AM
Subject: Bring a Trailer Daily Mail

Today on BaT: Wednesday, December 13, 2017


24 auctions closing today:

 

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


 

Supercharged 1949 MG TC


 

 

1970 Ford Maverick


 

 

1972 Porsche 911T Targa


 

No Reserve: 15K-Mile 1995 BMW 740i Project


 

 

1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona R2 4-Speed


 

 

1976 Porsche 912E


 

5K-Mile 2013 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed Frozen Edition


 

 

1983 Daihatsu Hijet


 

 

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider


 

1970 Land Rover 109 Series IIA 4x4 Diesel


 

 

13k-Mile 1987 Zimmer Quicksilver


 

 

1980 International Harvester Scout II


 

No Reserve: 2005 Mercedes-Benz S600


 

 

1959 BMW Isetta 300


 

 

26K-Mile 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1


 

43K-Mile 2001 BMW M3 6-Speed


 

 

2008 Lotus 2-Eleven


 

 

1967 Land Rover 88 Series IIA 4x4


 

1967 Volvo 1800S 4-Speed W/ Overdrive


 

 

1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL


 

 


24 new auctions now open for bidding:

 

1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S Cabriolet


 

1974 Alfa Romeo GTV


 

1959 Porsche 356A Coupe


 

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S 6-Speed


 

 

1988 BMW 535is


 

 

2007 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG


 

2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 6-Speed


 

 

7K-Mile 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports


 

 

1980 International Harvester Scout II Turbodiesel 4-Speed


 

1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Project


 

 

26K-Mile 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL


 

 

2000 BMW M5


 

1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo


 

 

1997 BMW M3 Race Car


 

 

1970 Chevrolet El Camino


 

No Reserve: 1972 BMW 2002tii 5-Speed


 

 

1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R


 

 

2006 Ferrari F430 Berlinetta 6-Speed


 

2003 BMW 330i Sedan ZHP 6-Speed


 

 

1937 Chrysler Airflow Sedan


 

 

2002 Mercedes-Benz G500


 

No Reserve: 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S


 

 

2005 Lotus Elise


 

 

1955 Chrysler C-300



Comment of the day:


24 auctions closed yesterday:

 

1956 Porsche 356A Speedster

 

Sold for $325,000

1958 Morgan Plus 4

 

Sold for $20,000

29-Years Owned 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole

 

Sold for $66,000

1923 Ford Model T

 

Sold for $11,250

1962 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside

 

Sold for $28,755

No Reserve: 1991 Honda Beat

 

Sold for $5,900

19K-Mile 1990 Mazda Miata

 

Sold for $12,250

983-Mile 1988.5 Ferrari Testarossa

 

Sold for $168,500

One-Owner 2003 BMW M5

 

Sold for $17,500

No Reserve: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 230CE

 

Sold for $8,950

No Reserve: 1963 Volvo 544 Sport

 

Sold for $14,000

1972 Citroen D Special 4-Speed

 

Sold for $26,000

Restored 1972 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

 

Sold for $135,000

59K-Mile 1995 BMW M3 Coupe 5-Speed

 

Sold for $18,790

1955 Studebaker 2E Pickup 3-Speed W/ Overdrive

 

Sold for $15,750

1995 Porsche 968 6-Speed

 

Sold for $15,000

1975 Mazda Chantez

 

Bid to $4,000

1974 Alfa Romeo GTV

 

Bid to $33,333

1997 Mazda RX-7 IMSA GTS-3

 

Bid to $46,000

1962 Buick Wildcat

 

Bid to $10,000

2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

 

Bid to $23,500

1959 Jeep CJ5 3-Speed

 

Bid to $8,800

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

 

Bid to $6,000

1965 Porsche 356C Coupe

 

Bid to $54,500


More from BaT:

 










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