I recently was sent a copy of an advertisement for 1968 8T02R206156 - 03391
The car is presented as a special orange GT500KR for sale by Riverside Sports Cars in Swisher Iowa.
The website and advertisements are FAKE!
3391 is an Acapulco Blue. I know that car and all special paint cars.
Beware!!!
They did send me a digitally manipulated photo of the Shelby VIN tag. It is good, but not good enough
Aren't YOU the owner of the only SP Orange Shelby?
Not at all. There are 15 non yellow cars. Several are orange, 3391 is not one of them
The website was registered in Czechoslovakia
Here is where the stole the pictures from
https://www.carsrememberwhen.com/inventory/1968-shelby-gt500-kr/255669
from the link
I live near Swisher and can assure you there is NO classic car dealership - let alone one that would even remotely have that kind of inventory. Listed address is an old residential property. It's a very small rural town.
Quote from: Coralsnake on April 25, 2023, 11:47:13 AM
Digitally altered tag
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/8-250423114609.jpeg)
Emails also appear to come from "Riversidesportscars"
This is a very elaborate scam
Dang, that tag is digitally altered? I can't believe what can be done these days. I'm afraid to ever look at another car that I might want to purchase.
QSS
If you look very closely at the "6" and the "1" those numbers are copies. Dirt patterns and scratches on those numbers are identical.
I have been alerted to other postings by these same scammers. They use the same pictures and change the serial numbers.
I will post them soon and add the serial numbers they are using.
To all the cry babies that say its no big deal to post every hidden number, here is a good example why it should not be done
Shame on anyone not contacting a SAAC registrar or not owning any of the registries to verify a car before sending money for it. Spend a couple hundred bucks on a registry for a 200K car? Seems like a no brainer.
Quote from: Coralsnake on April 26, 2023, 06:59:11 AM
If you look very closely at the "6" and the "1" those numbers are copies. Dirt patterns and scratches on those numbers are identical.
I have been alerted to other postings by these same scammers. They use the same pictures and change the serial numbers.
I will post them soon and add the serial numbers they are using.
To all the cry babies that say its no big deal to post every hidden number, here is a good example why it should not be done
I thought you were going to say that the whole Tag was Photo Shopped into place since just about every Shelby being Sold on line, they include a photo of the Tag. It would be much easier to resize the Tag and Photo Shop it in place where one should be or to cover up another Tag.
Quote from: Coralsnake on April 26, 2023, 06:59:11 AM
If you look very closely at the "6" and the "1" those numbers are copies. Dirt patterns and scratches on those numbers are identical.
I have been alerted to other postings by these same scammers. They use the same pictures and change the serial numbers.
I will post them soon and add the serial numbers they are using.
To all the cry babies that say its no big deal to post every hidden number, here is a good example why it should not be done
+1
Here is another ad . Same scammers
This time they are pretending to be Ohio River Auto Sales.
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/8-260423084945.png)
And the serial number is now 8T02R206127
I had a guy just ask me about the orange car. Here is the response he got: f we close the deal today, we can make $100.000,00, delivered to your door in enclosed trailer.
Also you get a 30 days money-back guarantee, either 500 miles to test the vehicle, after you received it !
Just let me know and let this amazing car be yours !
Have a nice day !
Thank You!
Sales Manager - Michael Smith
Phone : (319)-257-2319
Website : www.riversidesportscars.com
Address: 122 Summit St, Swisher, IA 52338
It would be interesting to see who answers that number?
122 summit st - doesn't even have a garage. I wonder if it's cut up into apartments? Zillow says 3 bedrooms and 6.75 baths. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/122-Summit-Ave-SE-Swisher-IA-52338/76770127_zpid/
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8460112,-91.6916795,3a,75y,118.41h,85.26t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scUSF6Me4u7bA6e2IkrRZVA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8456394,-91.6913194,3a,90y,320.21h,87.75t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sZU5w7nyFICwgARLsicERnA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?authuser=0
Also has offering a gold GT350 https://riversidesportscars.com/listing/1968-shelby-gt350/
$103,980.00
Make: Shelby
Model: GT350
Year: 1968
Body Type: Coupe
Engine: 302-4V V8
Fuel type: Gas
Mileage: 51,528 miles
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
VIN: 8T02J180323
Stock: MW147852381
They stopped answering my emails ???
Riverside Sports Cars 122 Rose Ave SE. Swisher, IA 52338. Directions · (319) 857-4815. diff phone number
Riverside Sports Cars 122 Rose Ave SE. Swisher, IA 52338. Directions · (319) 857-4815. Has anyone called the real number?
Here is Google Maps showing the red dot as 122 Summit St SE Swisher, Ia
which is the address off their website
Riverside Sports Cars
sales@riversidesportscars.com
(319) 257-2319
122 Summit St SE, Swisher, IA 52338
Follow our social media
And here is Google Maps showing 122 Rose Ave SE Swisher, Ia
There is a garage and they are listed by Google for what it's worth
And the BBB has an Alert that the business website was created March 28, 2023
I believe this is the same criminal in the Czech Republic
https://southwestclassicauto.com/vehicle-listing/1968-shelby-gt500/?fbclid=IwAR38AhQMoUMV9CvvSRt8-3LZGUeWcUbO6QtWyDcQzxqcE5d1ACG-0_WoeYo_aem_Ab2PxRnhBSoypd89uKgCCWIuS5uq09Um8jwKKI5gC0IERpgYz80Ie5w2qANN1vZQercTtrZy6RnASIsX26rSyiD9oB7pLioAfcq_nF4eUJazUjwz8MQKc2GUdGH3KZJnh64EMZxQTfLbbm0LF_ths8wW
Southwest Classic Auto
Update on Scammer locations
Southwest Classic Auto and Riverside Sports Cars are both registered as Gransby SRO dba Subreg, Czech
Ohio River Auto Sales is apparently ripping off the scammers and using the information. They are registered as Hostinger UAB, Lithuania
Thanks to all that have helped so far.
My friend called the number above in my earlier post. Number disconnected.
The Shelby Police bust another one wide open
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/178-270423215854.jpeg)
Very well played
I would like one of your "Shelby Police" badges. Has a batch been made?
If they haven't then I think that the police chief should get on that. LOL
Hes back
Another fake ad and website
https://heinrichsvintage.com/listing/1968-shelby-gt500-kr/
Quote from: Coralsnake on March 11, 2024, 08:34:02 AM
Hes back
Another fake ad and website
https://heinrichsvintage.com/listing/1968-shelby-gt500-kr/
I previously discussed this here:
https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=25716.0
Thank you
Quote from: QuickSilverShelby on April 25, 2023, 11:27:38 PM
Dang, that tag is digitally altered? I can't believe what can be done these days. I'm afraid to ever look at another car that I might want to purchase.
You will own an AI Shelby...... and you'll be happy.