russo & steele

[gemleeus]

does anyone know if this is the same challenger that sold for 54k at the russo&steele auction?
http://www.worldwidemusclecars.com/super/inventory_mopar.html
sure looks like it.

[njsteve]

Take a look at the close up photo of the dash VIN tag. It has a bad case of the re-revits. Looks like they pried it off with a spoon. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif Whether they just replaced the dash and reattached the same VIN plate or something a little more sinister, I would recommend further investigation on this car.

[gemleeus]

yes i did notice that as i was checking out the pics. i do believe though that the gentleman that owns the business has a good reputation. high on his cars, but is supposed to be reputable.

[JChlupsa]

Mike is a member here and the way I see it is to ask him straight up about the car your wanting info on .

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showprofile.php?Cat=&User=882&page=2&what=showmemb ers

[njsteve]

I had mentioned the dash dilemma in another thread somewhere. The problem with E-body Mopars (cudas and challengers) is that their VIN plates were rosette rivited directly to the very removeable dash pad. Since the dash pads on these cars were so prone to cracking around the center speaker grill, everyone replaced the dash pad eventually over the years. The problem comes when somebody who does not know the proper way to remove and reinstall the tag, pries it off. This leaves a very visible evidentiary mark for all to see when looking through the windshield at the VIN. From the photo it looked like that was the case, but without seeing the car in person (which I would be happy to do for someone) and verifying the confidential VIN locations and paperwork, there is no way for a knowledgable buyer to determine the situation.

[Bandit]

My $.02 is that dealer is HIGH. Just my opinion. There is a 1970 Convert Judge on there for $145,000. That car was for sale by the owner for about 3 months for $65,000.
Talk about a profit! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
I am in the wrong field of work!

[Charley Lillard]

I happen to know the Judge he is selling he paid close to asking price.

[GTO_DON]

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING CHARLEY,DID COLIN SELL THAT CAR FOR THAT KIND OF MONEY OR IS IT STILL HIS??

[jfkheat]

The Judge was discussed on a Performance Years, a Pontiac site, a week or so ago. One of the members there sold it in December for $65,000. Here is a link to that thread.
James

Judge Discussion (http://forums.performanceyears.com/6/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=7286011111&f=2526057511&m=461604166)

[Belair62]

Interesting discussion thread....looks like it was a nice car to restore...

[gemleeus]

i think what those guys in there say about the whole thing sums it up real nice. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif