An interesting story

[Dave Knight]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305581879066?itmmeta=01HYQ1NP727Q2JQHYE2Q6MCVFS&hash=item4726196f1a:g:fzkAAOSwNzxmQTZW&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwFkfk13UEsDpMHvCIVpk%2Fvk2sHUeC5rQh3%2FZhTfEefBmQmIkD6HU75LmhEBXFCoyAspT0if4O231K4L6ey4L4foNJDywic6J7aNHEBFPeH6xysmwFg5Knc4hZeMOuPs5ihSBAcJ5sD9%2FT%2FQ%2BRtsf8nQB%2BRHnAyj0mMuPRvdy5VlPH8OrgGRZ0%2F810rb1h73PVAtTcpe2HGYkLql9QcgoUnO7iD42ECtOIyv2f5untSCHftBUvs9CLXaqSc%2BmS8OZvg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8zj1uH1Yw
 

 

Sounds like the chap has invested a significant amount of money into this. All hinging on braised welds. 😬 

[GrahamU]

I guess there may be alot out there like that, all with a whole load of replacement panels that are not made by Ford, so whats stops the DVLA and 'experts' saying this to all of them, maybe start dishing out Q plates

[Jersey Stardust]

Unfortunately with this Mexico story there are always two sides to a story. Its not about the Non-Ford panels, its more the fact that this Mex doesn't add up to what is being sold. Buyer beware.

 

Thanks

[YellowTaxi]

But how many classic cars do add up to what they are being sold as in the eyes of the DVLA.

It is a case of buyer beware but if we enthusiasts cant spot a good car when we see it what hope is there.

I think we can spot a good genuine car, the issue really is the DVLA have such wavy lines when it comes to registering we are all getting jumpy.  So, unless the car has had one owner and spent its life in an air conditioned bubble its at risk of being labelled with a Q plate and therefore of considerably less value. and desirability

The HCVA are doing their best to go ' Head to Head' with the DVLA and sort out this mess.

They have made great inroads so far and are the only people really fighting our corner.

The owners clubs also have a vested interest as they want to keep the breed 100% pure.  So are not really helping matters.

Unfortunately something that greatly effects us all has been brushed under the carpet. its only if it effect us as an individual we get involved. This owner is only involved because it effects him directly.

Like most of us I have a car with many changed panels and a few non-original parts, and I’m also guilty of 'keeping my head down' and hopping it will either not happen to me or it will blow over.

Its a real mess and unless its sorted out each and every one of us could be effected.

So.....until further notice. 'Buyer Beware'.!