[NoDrama43]

Before all the daggers start getting tossed my way I will provide this disclaimer...........

I don't have a personal beef with the seller, him and I just have a different focus towards these cars.

Bama3,

I think you hit the nail right on the head with both these cars. The FHP car was sold by a dealer for 5100.00 and another dealer admitted to helping him out by bidding on it. People can try and rationalise it any way they want but I think we all have a pretty good idea what happened there. The arrogance displayed (by the assisting dealer) after the bidding history was revealed is "synonomous" with this particular branch of the car hobby. Interesting enough, the car hasn't surfaced since allegedly sold. I imagine it will eventually. The bid may have just been an act of good will, to get the auction started but to see the same bidders bidding again creates suspicion in my eyes.

The 89 FHP car is a nice car but again being sold by the same dealer. I am personal friends with a guy that knew the late owner of this car and in fact has showed cars with him. Some of the information (totally undocumented) being thrown around is just sales hype. As for the trooper "special ordering" it for himself you can't pay attention to that stuff as it is not documented in any way other than the seller claiming it in his auction. Probably to generate excitement etc. Judging by the pictures, mileage, color and veiwable condition I believe the car is worth about 6000.00. The fact it is a 5 speed unmarked car is a very desireable feature of this particular car. Naturally that is just my opinion.

The best thing that could happen in this case is a real enthusiast buys the car and gives it the home it deserves. Hopefully it will not end up being passed around from dealer to dealer for the next five years.

For the money the 91 SantaClara car on ebay at 40k miles for 9300.00 is the best buy on the planet right now. That car is pristine and I sold it to the guy selling it and I can attest to the fact he is NOT trying to gouge anyone for a big profit. I would love to have it but the 88 and 89 cars are both blue and AOD so I want my 91 to be something different.