Scam attempt with an unfinished kit?

[Alexpatsay]

Someone reached out to me through this forum, responding to my post about desire to buy an unfinished kit. However they were mostly asking me how much I was willing to pay, without disclosing ANY information about the kit or its state. The only information I have received was one image — and I wonder if this looks familiar to any of you? May be I am missing something but how can I know how much something is worth if I don't have any information on the kit, or an engine, transaxle, etc

 

[David mono]

I'm not good with the kits but that looks like a attempt at monocoque construction and not one I recognize.

 

[Randy Folsom]

On this forum, most of the posts for sale of a partially completed kit describe everything the builder has done. I would stay away if the seller isn’t willing to post the details.

 

[Alexpatsay]

yep, that's what I figured. if there are any doubts — there are no doubts

 

[Neil]

Someone reached out to me through this forum, responding to my post about desire to buy an unfinished kit. However they were mostly asking me how much I was willing to pay, without disclosing ANY information about the kit or its state. The only information I have received was one image — and I wonder if this looks familiar to any of you? May be I am missing something but how can I know how much something is worth if I don't have any information on the kit, or an engine, transaxle, etc

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That image looks like CGI to me.

 

[Darnel A.]

I know that car. i almost bought it but I bought an ERA instead. That car was build by Jim Dunham. It is not a kit, he build it from scratch. The front is unique because of his height. PM for more info.

 

[Brian Kissel]

From what I remember, Jim Dunham builds were very precise. But, that is no way to offer up a car. We require on GT40S, a location of item, willingness of shipping said item, and detailed pictures of said item , and a price of said item. Obviously there is no way we can control when someone contacts someone when they are responding to a wanted ad. Move forward slowly and don’t send ANY funds until you have a whole lot of information and see it in person.
These are only MY thoughts!!!
Regards Brian

 

[Alexpatsay]

I know that car. i almost bought it but I bought an ERA instead. That car was build by Jim Dunham. It is not a kit, he build it from scratch. The front is unique because of his height. PM for more info.

Thanks. Only confirms my suspicion that it was likely a picture taken from the internet in the attempt to scam someone, pretending to sell a kit. I’m definitely not falling for that, thanks everyone

 

[Adam C.]

That is a photo of Jim's car taken in his shop probably around 2011.

 

[Alexpatsay]

I should have done the reverse google images search earlier. Google pointed me to this thread https://www.gt40s.com/threads/gt40-project-car-body-sold.36526/, so I would immediately know it was some kind of scam. BTW, the initial communication was through this forum — a member reached out to me saying "mike is selling his kit". Admins, if you need information on that user, feel free to reach out to me.

 

[Brian Kissel]

PM sent.

Regards Brian

 

[Lee Patterson]

Jim sold that car years ago. I have plenty of pics of the car when in his shop.

 

[Darius Rudis]

Yes, _WAS_ Jim's car (local to me, 30 minutes away).

 

[Mark H.]

Just to add a note on above, looking for some 10x15 wine glass wheels . Got a message thru the Forum from a member “Jason “ stating his friend had one. All this supposed seller was concerned about right off the bat was how to get the funds. After repeated requests for pictures I get photos of 10x15 aluminum bolt on Ansens. After asking if he even knew what a Hilabrand is, darkness has descended.

 

[Brian Kissel]

Mark, PM sent.

Regards Brian