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william

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Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« on: December 13, 2021, 07:23:10 PM »
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-122/

124379N596926

That is a Norwood VIN for a car final assembled on or about February 12, 1969. Has an 01C Van Nuys body tag. One or both tags are not original to the car.
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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2021, 09:43:38 PM »
WOW!
If that VIN was swapped it is a major issue
...although I like what they did to the car.
1969 Camaro SS, 350(NOM), M21, 12 Bolt Posi, 01B LOS Build
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Kelley W King

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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2021, 09:44:28 PM »
They are not trying to hide it. They decoded the BT for us.
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william

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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2021, 11:03:00 PM »
So what? They simply weren't aware of the discrepancy. If the VIN tag does not match the con VIN, registering it in another state may be a problem. If the con VIN comes up stolen, buyer could lose the car and the money.
 
This is displayed at the bottom of the description for all cars consigned to B-J AZ.

VIN NOTICE: DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF REGISTRATION OF THE BUYER, THE VEHICLE MAY REQUIRE AN INSPECTION AND BE SUBJECT TO A STATE-ISSUED VIN AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THAT STATE.
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