Interesting VIN number on 68 Barracuda

jimharvard said
451 cuda...

thank you for saying what went through my mind the minute i saw this car.

i sent an email to gateway classics bringing this issue to their attention, however, they did not respond.

to all the FABO community, i would strongly advise you to NEVER consider buying ANY car that had a significant VIN number question. as an attorney, if i had a client that came to me with this car, i would advise him to take the car back to the seller and get his money back. in any state that has a law against altering vehicle VIN numbers, i do not believe you could register and/or obtain a title to this car.

if i were gateway classics' attorney, i would advise them not to sell this car unless they have obtained some kind of "opinion letter" from the Indiana Department of Motor Vehicles.

Don't know that they care! Seems a reputable dealer would vet the car. The beaming write up on the car is interesting to say the least. The term "Restoration ", as I know it is restoring an original car to its former glory! I fully understand taking a plain Jain and enhancing it as this is an accepted practice to get more value. Maybe he back halfed a fast back onto the original notch ( doubt it), just more likely a stupid mistake by someone that either does not care or does not understand!