I was at a Mecum auction at Indy several years ago and looked over a 1970 LS6 Chevelle. Every major component on the car was a restamp and the paperwork was all fabricated. It was not until it went across the block that I learned they were selling it as a real car with original drivetrain and paperwork. Because of the color, it garnered a lot of attention from buyers. I was standing next to the bidder who ending up winning the car for $180k but felt I could not legally say a word to him unless he looked at me and asked me the question of which he had 24 hours to do so in. It really bothered me to stand by and let it happen but I was afraid of legal action or even being a part of a suit later if I spoke up. I did try and hint to him but he was too excited and never took the hint. This is why I continually tell people who spend big money on these cars to hire one of a few people that can inspect these cars and give them an honest opinion but more often then not, my phone rings AFTER the auction. By then it is too late.
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