um... you just have to read this one for effect

[1972MustangSVH]

http://fortwayne.en.craigslist.org/cto/4584933612.html

then this one ...

http://fortwayne.en.craigslist.org/pts/4584695097.html

 

[rocket366]

Here comes trouble.

Really PPL you have to be a DA to deal here!

 

[matrixx]

Wow.

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[Mikes73]

Interesting "05" VIN with a coupe body, never seen that before.

 

[caspianwendell]

I wonder if he knows that police read craigslist adds too?

 

[1972MustangSVH]

Maybe I should watch the sheriff's sale for a few weeks. LOL

 

[mach71351c]

Too Funny.rofl

 

[1973grandeklar]

So is the seller suggesting that the sportsroof was removed and the car was converted to a coupe? He is not suggesting that the VIN was changed? He does realize that this would be illegal? Then again, I could take this to the DMV and they would not know the difference. Most of the local shops doing inspections would not know the difference. I would even venture that if I was driving this and got pulled over by the police, they would not know the difference (unless they were specifically a Mustang guy). The sad thing here is that the seller obviously knows the problem with the VIN!

 

[matrixx]

I Don't think it would be an issue of general public or police being aware of it. The issue would be registration. IF the VIN does not belong to the car and its stolen or has a history then i believe you could be held reponsible and get into very big trouble. I've been around the block with registration issues to know that i will never ever buy another vehicle that has a botched title or vin, even the slightest hint of an issue. It's just not worth it.

i give this guy props for admitting there's something fishy at play but then the two ads contradict themselves. Best to just sell for parts and let buyer beware of some hack job. At this point its a parts car or destined for the crusher.

EDIT: Just noticed the VIN stamp seems to be held in place with a phillips screw, weren't they riveted?

 

[Gold Rush]

Yea it's a screw and yes it should be a special rivit.

 

[Jim and Jutta]

So is the seller suggesting that the sportsroof was removed and the car was converted to a coupe? He is not suggesting that the VIN was changed? He does realize that this would be illegal? Then again, I could take this to the DMV and they would not know the difference. Most of the local shops doing inspections would not know the difference. I would even venture that if I was driving this and got pulled over by the police, they would not know the difference (unless they were specifically a Mustang guy). The sad thing here is that the seller obviously knows the problem with the VIN!

The inspectors and the police might not know the VIN# doesn't match the coupe but they would be all over the fact the factory rivets were removed and that VIN# was screwed on with Philips screws.

Jim

 

[1973grandeklar]

The inspectors and the police might not know the VIN# doesn't match the coupe but they would be all over the fact the factory rivets were removed and that VIN# was screwed on with Philips screws.

Jim

Oh crap, just noticed the screws. Think it is a HOT car? Or some coupe that had a salvage title or lost title? The seller (or previous owner) thought it easier to move the VIN from a junked sportsroof?

 

[matrixx]

There's 2 sides to every coin. Who knows, this one is best left alone.

 

[mpbsr]

There's 2 sides to every coin. Who knows, this one is best left alone.

Actually there are 3 sides to every coin.

 

[Boss1Ray]

Ok if someone pulls the fender and it shows a convertible VIN...

Yikes!

This is exactly why for sale ads need to be mentioned to the membership. If not contested - it becomes known as 'fact'.

As these cars get older, more things are going to be found out.

BUYER BEWARE. Really nice cars are super rare and IMHO deserve a premium price.

Ray

 

[1972MustangSVH]

Yeah, "GTA" is on them but "receiving stolen property" is on you.

 

[cudak888]

You'd think they would have just repainted the dashboard from the car they pulled the VIN from, seeing that this one has already been sprayed bright blue.

FYI, that's a 1971 coupe. Steering wheel and no "Fasten Seat Belt" lamp give it away.

-Kurt

 

[cudak888]

Just spoke with the seller - he had no idea of it himself. It sounds as if he wishes to do something about it, so I sent him a few tips.

Always nice to find someone willing to listen for the sake of honesty rather than trying to screw the public over for a quick buck.

-Kurt