Hello Wellis; There are many reasons why Auction houses purposely CHOOSE to NOT do their due diligence in regards to authenticating various automobiles, as singularly & primarily it eliminates them from "liability" from litigation/s.
Quite a few cars have become substantially more valuable AFTER purchase from auction/s, due to the simple fact the new owners took the time & money to authenticate their purchase.
I recently purchased a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 for a current market value price, I KNEW upon initial inspection it was HIGHLY Optioned.
After purchase I paid for an elite Marti Report...
http://www.martiauto.com/items...tion.cfm?item=STAT-1
My 1973 Mustang Mach 1 came back with documentation as a "1" of "1" of the 35,439 1973 Mustang Mach 1s produced in 1973.
The documentation proving my 1973 Mach 1 was a "1" of "1" car...DOUBLED my purchase price!!!...Mark
PANTERA INTERNATIONAL
A DE TOMASO CAR CLUB
Presents the De Tomaso Forums
The On-Line Meeting Place for De Tomaso Owners and Enthusiasts From Around the World
Clicking on the banner will take you to the sponsor's website.