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Le Mans Master
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From: Saraland Alabama
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I would definitely get the VIN before buying it and have the VIN run through the U.S. FBI crime center to verify it was exported and not stolen. You could probably have one of the many lawmen here on the forum run the VIN for you. You should also contact the Japanese embassy to see if they could provide you with data on the car's import/export.
Just a few months ago here in the U.S. a 1969(?) Corvette was being exported from California and a law officer ran the VIN and discovered that the car had been stolen 35 years before. The car was then subsequently returned to the original owner.
Oh, another thing I noticed is that the Vette is a coupe, not a convertible. As a former coupe owner and a present vert owner I can tell you there is a tremendous difference between the two. Coupes are nice but I would never want to own another unless it was in addition to my convertible.
I would definitely proceed with exteme caution on this one as one export vehicles can be very risky and this vehicle has at least two exports in its past. Buyer Beware!!!!!
Just a few months ago here in the U.S. a 1969(?) Corvette was being exported from California and a law officer ran the VIN and discovered that the car had been stolen 35 years before. The car was then subsequently returned to the original owner.
Oh, another thing I noticed is that the Vette is a coupe, not a convertible. As a former coupe owner and a present vert owner I can tell you there is a tremendous difference between the two. Coupes are nice but I would never want to own another unless it was in addition to my convertible.
I would definitely proceed with exteme caution on this one as one export vehicles can be very risky and this vehicle has at least two exports in its past. Buyer Beware!!!!!
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From: Just the Tip... Just to see how it feels...
Originally Posted by FLACHUSNRET
Just a few months ago here in the U.S. a 1969(?) Corvette was being exported from California and a law officer ran the VIN and discovered that the car had been stolen 35 years before. The car was then subsequently returned to the original owner.
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Originally Posted by formerfoxbody
Clearly stated that it is an 86 in the specs section at the top but wasn't registered until 1990.
Melting Slicks
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From: Red Sox Nation! RI
Originally Posted by redwing76
it looks like theres two of us who can read.......
. When Dellboy posted the link, the seller had the car listed as a 1990 with 20 miles on it. I'm guessing he got a few e-mails from CF members and changed the ad.
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From: Just the Tip... Just to see how it feels...
Originally Posted by C4boy
You left coast guys are a day late . When Dellboy posted the link, the seller had the car listed as a 1990 with 20 miles on it. I'm guessing he got a few e-mails from CF members and changed the ad.
. When Dellboy posted the link, the seller had the car listed as a 1990 with 20 miles on it. I'm guessing he got a few e-mails from CF members and changed the ad. (except for the whole left coast thing )
