COB series VIN ?

[london]

Paul

I understand that the car built by Steve Gray in 2005 does have the original chassis and various other original parts. The argument is whether you can recreate the original car when the title of that original car has already been transferred to a new body and chassis.

However as Trevor notes, it could be argued that neither the car based on the new body/ chassis built in 1983 nor the 2005 car that was built from original discarded 1964 parts are the original 1964 car.

Ned


As stated, each case has to be dealt with on its individual merits. However, I wonder whether this legal case means that the issue is less clear cut now than it was previously.



Mark

[FatBoy]

Hi Mark,

It doesn't appear that the "legal title" is disputable as that was transferred to the new car.
I'm not qualified to pass judgement on the legitimacy of any claim of "originality" by Mr. Gray, I was just joining the conversation as an interested bystander.
However, It would seem to me that, title aside, the old car has a greater claim to "originality" than then new one simply because it includes original parts, which presumably the new car doesn't.
Again, I'm not passing judgement, simply expressing a point of view that may or may not be valid.
Either way, the car I saw looked very nice with a lovely patina.

Paul

[london]

I too have no axe to grind on this one. An interesting topic though and as you say a lovely car!