On Mon, 24 Jul 2006, Robert M. Lang wrote:
> On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 Fubog1@aol.com wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 7/24/2006 9:40:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > billsohl@mindspring.com writes:
> >
> > Similar owner rebadging/refitting has been going
> > on in the pony car arena (regular Pontiacs made into GTOs,
> > etc.) with mixed acceptance by the overall car collector
> > hobby. .
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Bill Sohl
> > Glad you brought up that point Bill. I've owned my TR-5 for over 30 years
>&
> > have seen only 3 or 4 other REAL ones in my entire life.
> > A fake is a fake is a fake, no matter if it's a painting, firearm,
>sportscar
> > or whatever. It's fine untill someone tries to pass it off as an original,
>&
> > btw fraud is very much alive & well in the collector market (mostly
>high-end
> > stuff)
>
> Ya - it's funny how the lure of some easy $$$ brings out the "best" in
> some folks.
>
> I gave up the idea of owning a real '67 GTO years ago. Now they cost even
> more $$$. I guess I'll stick with cure little British cars.
OOOPS - that CUTE little British cars.
Back to my nap!
rml
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