REPRODUCTION VIN... WHAT TO DO??

[DW31S]

This sounds like a sour deal a friend of mine encountered with one of the large auction houses. He bought what was supposed to be a documented, numbers matching, rare and desirable '69 Camaro. I told him to contact another good friend of mine for an informed and comprehensive appraisal and evaluation. He did call, and was told he bought a car that had been grossly misrepresented and had counterfeit data plates and re-stamped components. Through the appraiser (Jerry MacNeish- Camaro Hi-Perfomance), and the appraiser's attorney, the car was put into litigation and susequently returned to the seller for a refund. My suggestion here would be to contact and contract Jerry for at least an evaluation of said data and V.I.N. plates and let him recommend the next step, be it legal or otherwise. It is sad when this happens to what is supposed a to be a fun hobby and for me what has evolved into a passion. Usually, when money, sometimes large amounts of money are invoved, not everyone plays by the rules or has the same level of honesty and diplomacy. Until next time.... Dave.