Thought this was an interesting find. Looks like Shelby Automotive ordered this car (or so it is claimed in the auction). Find it here on eBay
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That is interesting. I wonder if he expects it to play into the price.
quote:That is interesting. I wonder if he expects it to play into the price.
No other reason to mention Shelby's name. Just trying to inflate the price a bit.
How shall I say this? It is rumored that there have been (past tense) scams going on where by cars were being transfered to... someone with a famous, recognizable name and then being transfered back, without their knowledge since there was a business manager involved. Now former business managers. 
The purpose being that the said vehicle could legally be claimed to have been owned by...a certain individual and therefore have instant value added.
Like Madoff, the depth of the scam is not documented. Who knows what will turn up next and what it will be?
Someone just had a 65 Ranchero for sale in LA that was claiming it was one of three SA built Rancheros. He claimed it to have been built by SA in '65 at the LAX location but had no explanation of why it had '69 Shelby medallions on it...from the factory...in '65.
Of course it really was 1 of zero but who's counting?
Best rule is...buyer beware.
The purpose being that the said vehicle could legally be claimed to have been owned by...a certain individual and therefore have instant value added.
Like Madoff, the depth of the scam is not documented. Who knows what will turn up next and what it will be?
Someone just had a 65 Ranchero for sale in LA that was claiming it was one of three SA built Rancheros. He claimed it to have been built by SA in '65 at the LAX location but had no explanation of why it had '69 Shelby medallions on it...from the factory...in '65.
Of course it really was 1 of zero but who's counting?
Best rule is...buyer beware.
If I remember correctly, the car was purchased by Shelby for a customer. They prepped the car then passed it on (middle man) so it was only like a dealer ownership. If it is the same car that I saw, it has paperwork and receipts showing this.
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Of course it really was 1 of zero but who's counting?
One of zero is better than one of one, right? That is SERIOUSLY rare!
- Robert
It is in fact so rare that it doesn't exist. Can't beat that.