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Old 02-10-2026, 07:59 PM   #7
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Default Re: Sold 36 Cabriolet

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda View Post
Speaking of Mecum, I know a local guy who bought a shoebox Ford from their auction. The buyer was complaining to a local body shop about the door fitment. I went to check it out at the body shop. The seller had welded the door hinges in place. I found all kinds of other sketchy repairs. To an uneducated consumer they bought a car they really liked. After taking ownership, they uncovered major problems hidden beneath shiny paint.
Mecum, in my opinion, is far less reliable than Barrett - Jackson.
A buddy of mine paid big cash (nearly $100k) for an as auctioned "fully and professionally restored" '57 Chevy. That's what the auctioneer told the crowd.

Professionally restored? Floor pans pop riveted in?
Mecum pretty much told my friend "tough s---".
I think of Mecum as back lot used cars salesmen. Slimy comes to mind.
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