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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: Diamondhead Mississippi
St. Jude Donor '17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
All the notary is doing is verifying that your signature is on the document - not anything that is actually stated in the document. I wouldn't worry about it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Team Owner
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From: Outside the Quick Stop N.J.
As many before have stated, there is no need for a notoraized statement if all he wants it for is a display. I don't know what he could do with such a statement, but I would be leery of providing one as well.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2013
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I just struggle to see an up side for you Mark. Lots of reasoned thoughts and ideas here but are you dragging yourself into a situation that could potentially come back to haunt you?
Maybe the current owner just wants some history but the minute that any type of legal issue is brought into the picture I think I would want to cover my ***. I am certainly not saying you have done anything untoward. I would send him the information as you know it and leave it at that.
Good luck with this.
Maybe the current owner just wants some history but the minute that any type of legal issue is brought into the picture I think I would want to cover my ***. I am certainly not saying you have done anything untoward. I would send him the information as you know it and leave it at that.
Good luck with this.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Hartford WI
I wouldn't give him the time of day. I wouldn't even talk anymore to him. Block his number. Seriously. If you were a famous movie star or something like an NFL quarterback of last year's championship team, I understand. It increases the value of the car. Sorry, but if you are Joe Blow, it isn't going to matter. You said all you are going to say and I would leave it at that. Best case scenario, YOU get a notary for free, type up all this crap and nothing happens. Worst case scenario, you get issues. Whatever for? Who is he to you?
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: McKinney Texas
Do you still have the contact info for the guy you sold it to? I would call him and ask how the sale went with the current owner. If he says they are having a dispute then you know something is up. If he said it went fine then maybe this guy is trying to document history for a future sale thinking it will bring more money. Who knows.
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Team Owner
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From: Rochester NY
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
As I see it you have nothing to gain. You gave the info, you did your good deed for the day, quit while you are ahead.
When your gut feeling says something just does not feel right, listen to your gut.
When your gut feeling says something just does not feel right, listen to your gut.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: NEW YORK
Might be overthinking this.
Did you think tocontact the guy you sold it to 6 mos ago to verify that he sold it and to whom?
Having a letter to document history is nice but honestly I wouldnt be so desirous of it unless it was from an original owner with docs its just another story.
Did you think tocontact the guy you sold it to 6 mos ago to verify that he sold it and to whom?
Having a letter to document history is nice but honestly I wouldnt be so desirous of it unless it was from an original owner with docs its just another story.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Galveston & Belton Texas
I find this situation, attitudes and advice to be perplexing both pro and con. I personally would be cooperative and helpful if I was contacted today about the 1968 Corvette Convertible I owned in the 80's. After all, the hobby promotes and owners make such a big deal about car history. Seems to me you were a legitimate titled owner (the original or later) and know the car for a given period of time and what you rightful did to it. Unless this was a theft vehicle when you purchased it or you misrepresented your sale, I don't get the big deal? The notary issue just seems silly and pointless to me.
Team Owner
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From: Hartford WI
You don't even know if the the sale to this new supposed owner is even legit or there is an issue. Why even get involved in it. The money did NOT come from him to you. Let the first seller take care of the second. There is no good that will come out of this.
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Alabama
Race Director
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From: Fresno California
Nothing good can come to you out of this. Don't waste your time with this guy. Politely say that you don't have the time or motivation to grant his request and hang up the phone. The guy COULD be legit, but probably is not. Your chances of being dragged into a can of worms is very, very, high. Walk away from this one. YOU do NOT need anything.....he does.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: Somewhere near Fort Wayne, Indiana
I wouldn't send him anything I signed and notarized. I'd be concerned that he might be a scammer and whitewash the paper leaving only your signature and notary stamp. Then after that... Who knows?
