Re: [FWDLK] D500-1 air cleaners?
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Re: [FWDLK] D500-1 air cleaners?




What is worse, the fact that cars like these keep reappearing with the same erroneous information, or the fact that people continue to buy them without doing the appropriate research to figure out what exactly they are buying?
 
Buyer beware as they say.  Even if the car is really a D500-1, it is apparent that some of the factory-correct hardware is missing, and the car should be represented as such.  The seller should be truthful (deceiving the buyer may even be unlawful in some states), however the buyer would hopefully be smart enough to do his own research and look at the special documentation before making an offer on such a car.  I know I would. 
 
As the famous quote goes:
"A fool and his money are soon departed."
 
...and I don't feel bad for those people at all.
 
Garrett
 
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Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] D500-1 air cleaners?

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
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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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