REPRODUCTION VIN... WHAT TO DO??

I have a buddy that bought a 69 camaro, but after a year or so of doing some research on the car, found out it was a old race car at one point and had a reproduction vin plate and some other things wrong with the car. When he bought it he said it was sold to him as an all original documented car. What are his options?? Thanks in advance.
Have not been on here in a litlle while, but love the new look and format.

[Charley Lillard]

Does the vin plate match the hidden vins ?

Yes, but it also looks like the hidden vin may have been messed with, With out tearing the front end off completely to tell, he is not positive. He thinks it just takes alot of value away from the car. It went from all original metal and # matching to reproduction Vin #, and like he said to me who Knows what else.

[talwell]

Alot will depend on where and who he purchased the car from.

If he purchased from a bonded dealer he will have a much better chance of getting recourse - contrary to this, if he purchased from a private seller his options will be greatly limited and most likely restricted to only civil actions.

If there has in fact been some altering of VINs - tell him to be very careful who he makes aware of this fact as they car can easily be confiscated and then he will have a total loss. As well, he does have a problem car on his hands should he decide to resell it unless all the VIN issues are resolved.

Thanks for the input, sounds like he has some thinking to do. I know he paid alot of money for the car, If he when the legal route, couldn't the car get taken if in fact the vins where tampered with?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

What you need to do is call Bruce Shaw, Esq. Bruce is an attorney in Willow Grove, PA who specializes in vintage car fraud. He has an impressive background, and will give you the straight scoop.

http://www.shawlaws.com/

perfect!!! right around the corner from us!!! Thanks so much.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What you need to do is call Bruce Shaw, Esq. Bruce is an attorney in Willow Grove, PA who specializes in vintage car fraud. He has an impressive background, and will give you the straight scoop.

http://www.shawlaws.com/ </div></div>

Would he be able to tell him if the car might be taken away becuase of the vin iussues? Also would the previous owner who bought the bogus vin, and installed it, be liable for the sale of a bogus car?

Ask that question of Bruce Shaw.

[rubbinisracing]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: frankk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ask that question of Bruce Shaw. </div></div>

I have, but find it best to seek the opinions of others and to hear about their personal experiences when choosing vendors or professional services. A proper perspective is best acheived by views from all angles. I've yet to find a vendor who told me they were incompetent, unqualified, or uncaring, though some have definitely been.

Maybe it's just me, but I find it necessary to inspect, verify, double check, and waterboard sellers these days instead of taking them at their word. If I had done so in all my previous transactions, the services of an attorney might not be needed.