Vin and Title For Sale 1970 Six Pack Cuda (NOT MY AD!)

[Canuck74]

Here is something that popped up on one of the Mopar 'for sale' pages.



It is a Dash, VIN and Title from a supposedly scrapped 1970 440 Six Pack Cuda. I can't imagine what kind of state the car would have had to have been in to scrap it... especially a Texas titled car from 2005 as it would appear on the title.

I have read that apparently it is not illegal to sell one, unless to commit ill intent, But I would think this is a federal offense to put this on your vehicle, no?

What I find super sketchy is the fact that he is hiding the VIN...if it is clean, why cover this up?

 

[B5BLUERT]

 

[challenger6pak]

The VIN is hidden so that when a car shows up wearing the VIN no one will recognize it as this one.

 

[aussiemark]

I think when you are going to pay a premium price for an original car you have to do the research to make sure it is what it is supposed to be and not a Frankenstein with a set of bastard tags to make it look the part. Any time a car like this is discovered it should be scrapped and the tags destroyed to prevent it happening again. If you can't follow the complete history of a car then don't pay a premium for it.

 

[DetMatt1]

With as many of these that come up on the net we should have a forum section where they can be logged all in one place for quick reference.

 

[challenger6pak]

It's right here.

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - Found Section - Black Flags (1970 - 1979)

 

[Steve340]

It does illustrate how desirable and valuable these cars are getting that shady people are recognising that the VIN and fender plates have a significant monetary value even if there is no car.
Here it is illegal to sell ID tags you would not be able to openly advertise them and I am surprised you can do so in the USA.

 

[aussiemark]

It's right here.

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - Found Section - Black Flags (1970 - 1979)

This is why the numbers are partially covered because if Barry sees them he will add it to this list and rightfully so.

 

[aussiemark]

I was reading the VIN fraud section and when you check the California laws it says you cannot remove or sell a VIN this guy is in California and is openly committing 2 offenses, how can he get away with it?

 

[Canuck74]

Maybe he didn't, he removed the post after a couple of hours. It's possible the police contacted him. Or maybe it sold. It was interesting to see how polarizing the comments were- some people think it's fine and some people hate it. I personally think it's pretty greasy.

 

[Litchkar]

I see no legitimate reason for selling it. At that price someone is going to buy it and screw out an unexpecting buyer. Dirt bag move IMHO

 

[seneca]

" Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive." Sir Walter Scott