[Bill Wells]

Sizzler said :

If they're making that kind of mistake regarding critical parts like that, I'm guessing they're not the original owners of the engine/car...probably bought the car with the engine with the intent of restoring it to its original state and flipping it at a major auction. Just guessing.

The seller is a big time muscle car dealer in Ohio ( MERSHONS) who specializes in Shelby Mustangs and Corvettes. He brought 8 or 9 cars to SAAC 29 for sale (dont recall exact number) , all Shelby Mustangs and one GT 40 replica . Many of his Shelby's had 6 digit prices on them. Not a fly by night outfit, but has been in the Vette resale business longer than the Shelby stang businees i believe.

Based on his local reputation from my contacts and talking with them at SAAC 29 and at Auburn Auction 2 yrs ago , I would think an honest mistake by them.

The owner of Mershon's had for several years a great looking CSX 3000 series 427 street car that he sold at BJ auction several years ago. Same car was written up recently in Cars and Parts magazine, cover car with inside story.

I have not personally done business with these folks, have no interest in promoting or bashing them, but just adding my two cents worth to most likely an honest mistake in their description.

Bill.