Your name: Michael M. Apostol
Your telephone number: 772-634-5111
Your email address: nma@apostol.net
Your user ID: IPMAC7391
Seller's name: Richard Lampe
Seller's user ID: richard9550
Seller's email address: rlampe@c21scheetz.com eBay item number: 190345268572 Item information (1969, Chevrolet, Corvette, 2DR Coupe, 88,000 miles):
Purchase price: $13,900.00
Amount of deposit (if applicable): None, Paid in full
Shipping expenses ($750.00):
Date of purchase (end of sale): 11-04-2009 Date of possession (when you took possession of the vehicle): 11-12-2009
Description of misrepresentation (outline your allegations):
The vehicle ID was checked but being before 1980, no information available. Seller had valid title, previous seller info checked out. There were at least 2 sellers before him since 1985. All verified. Vehicle shipped from Indiana to Florida , taxes paid (6.5%), license and registration title etc. Vehicle sent for repairs and refurbishment. After completion ($22,000 spent on restoration), mechanic notifies Florida DMV and Sheriff of inconsistency in year of vehicle vs title and VIN #. Mechanic locates 1969 VIN on frame and transmission case as being different from VIN plate on windshield post. Sheriff impounded vehicle April 24, 2010 as being reported in January 22, 1983 stolen – no recovery – by Indiana State Police report 53-202. Insurance paid in settlement – now claimed by Hartford Insurance Co. Original vehicle VIN was 194379S714476 and had Tag # 32R308.
Previous sellers unaware of original status of car. All reasonable verifications and checks performed.
Full status and situation report on this vehicle has been asmbled and may be seen at www.yardleyfarms.com/corvette.htm
Seller's Description of the item:
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Item Specifics:
Title: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 4 speed Item Location: Westfield, IN
Year: 1969
Mileage: 88000
VIN: 1Z37KZS505486
Sub Model: 350
Transmission: Manual
Title: clear
Options: cassette player
Interior color: black
Deposit amount: $1,000.00
Limited warranty: no
Fuel type: gasoline
Disability equipped: no
Body type: coupe
Description:
1969 Corvette Stingray 4 speed with a 1972 title---not orig motor or trans. Vehicle was purchased at a police auction by previous owner over 20 years ago and appears to have had a VIN plate switched which is why it is registered as a 1972. Title is clear but the vehicle is 1969 throughout according to my research. This car sounds great and has a nice rumble to it.
Paint is in good shape and the vehicle runs and drives great. I have had extensive work done over the past couple of years including upgrading the 350 engine to almost 400 hp with a rebuild. Items that have been replaced on vehicle over the past year include engine overhaul, alternator, battery, battery cables, all hoses, plug wires, valve covers, cam, exhaust system, headers, fuel pump, fuel lines, front control arms, water pump, heater core (behind dash), entire brake
system including master cylinder and brake lines. I am sure I am
forgetting some items. Tires have less than 1200 miles on them.
Full disclosure---items that are not working---Wipers, horn, odometer, and door locks work but are hard to use. Some paint chips and blemishes, but looks really great. No spare tire or cover.
LOSS CLAIM : $40,000 by buyer