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I want to state that I meant no malice to those who build a car for their own enjoyment that may not be "original" or "numbers matching". I totally get and support the idea of putting together a car for one's own use and enjoyment.

What I do have an issue with is those that "manufacture" a car, and put it on the market as an original without disclosing the fact that it is a "tribute" or "reproduction" car. That to me crosses my personal ethical boundaries. I have heard too many stories about people who have spent lots of hard earned money on a vehicle advertised as an original, only to find at some time after the purchase that the car was pieced together.

There, of course, is the notion of buyer beware, but some of the less-than-ethical folks (in my opinion) that are building cars like this have become so good at what they do that it's difficult for all but seasoned experts to detect the deception.

I loved Tony's story about the 70 Nova that he built - I looked it up in the Member's Rides section, and it's a stunning beauty, and is something that anyone should be very proud to have built and own. Thumbs up to Tony!