8T02R203160-02423 on BaT

[pbf777]

I got flagged after reading all the "I hope the new owner drives it" comments

    That's O.K., don't feel bad, I'm not even going to try to comment on that P.O.S., as I know, since all of my submitted comments already are routinely being held for "special attention" (review by the B.A.T. staff) before being actually posted on the site, that none of anything I might comment of would make it through! 

     Particularly as B.A.T. has gotten more aggressive at weeding out the "stick-in-the-mud" type comments; but personally, I wish they'd try to make their site more informative and professional, this meaning that they "should" be weeding out all of the stupid "Rah-Rah", "I remember when . . . .", and the rest of the "inane comments" that actually are "not constructive" to the process, that is unless your just a non-bidding simpleton commenter looking for "thumbs-up" likes from others alike!   
 
     Scott.

[thinkshelby]

Was the snake on the fenders ever that far away from "Cobra Jet 428"?
If not, what's that tell us ... that it's been repainted?

[Coralsnake]

If you look at the inner fender apron, front left it is heavily damaged. There is no way that panel could be damaged without damaging outside metal and fiberglass parts. The hood has red oxide primer on it, which is an indication it has been resprayed. The fender emblems and stripes are not correct. The stripes have the wrong font. The emblems are in the wrong locations. The lower valence is not mounted correctly. There appears to be a missing power steering oil cooler. That is normally mounted on the radiator support. Someone left it off. The blackout on the hood is painted (not a decal)

Add all those up and you get: hit hard and repaired. On the plus side the fenders and fiberglass look like original parts. So it most likely happened early.

Im sure a closer look would reveal a lot more

[thinkshelby]

Thank you Pete.
Scott

[shelbymann1970]

Being in the sun all day at Ft Meyers beach I probably  wasn't thinking when I couldn't help myself and rebutted jag1964's stupid comment. I have  bit my tongue long enough on all those butt kissing know nothing posters. To say this car would be more popular at a SAAC event than a " perfect" restored car( well the poster said a 350k resto which if anyone spent that much would be a perfect car) is one of the dumbest comments I have seen on bat as mist SAAC members would walk right by this rodent infested car as to not inhale anything.

[Coralsnake]

This is going to a famous car, I wont forget it for a while.

Illustrative of so much. Its really fun to watch.

Not to mention, the Widow Chaser Fan Boys are out in force.

[shelbymann1970]

So a guy can keep bashing Pete. I try and post and it doesn't take. Tried to post again and this is what I get. More proof BAT is a joke. I'm back on their radar.

[Mikelj5S230]

So a guy can keep bashing Pete. I try and post and it doesn't take. Tried to post again and this is what I get. More proof BAT is a joke. I'm back on their radar.

Yes, I am also not allowed to post lately, on most any car, including Corvettes. I have bought 4 cars on BaT, and sold 4 through my friend. But I am not allowed my opinion either.

[Coralsnake]

Apparently some people (not me) are able to ....

Very telling

[thinkshelby]

It's great seeing many messages supporting you Pete.
('hope you feel the love of many, and not the venom (get it? ;-) from one person.)

I'm pretty sure that I saw another (BaT-directed) comment from TommyBruin show up momentarily and then get removed completely, without it showing as non-constructive.

Good to see that BaT let the comment stay that highlighted issues with the car.

[shelbymann1970]

So a guy can keep bashing Pete. I try and post and it doesn't take. Tried to post again and this is what I get. More proof BAT is a joke. I'm back on their radar.

Yes, I am also not allowed to post lately, on most any car, including Corvettes. I have bought 4 cars on BaT, and sold 4 through my friend. But I am not allowed my opinion either.

i got a good friend named Tommy Bruin who has won 14 auctions and bid over 400 times and bat suspends him too often. He even called them and when he talked face to face they lifted his suspension. They do not cater to buyers but sellers even though it's the buyers they make their money from. Like I said BAT is a joke and it is their game. Known preferred sellers can get ridiculous reserves and I've know too many who the first time selling bat wanted a ridiculously low reserve or no reserve at all. They declined but bat has so many to take their place. I'll step away again for a while.

[shelbymann1970]

It's great seeing many messages supporting you Pete.
('hope you feel the love of many, and not the venom (get it? ;-) from one person.)

I'm pretty sure that I saw another (BaT-directed) comment from TommyBruin show up momentarily and then get removed completely, without it showing as non-constructive.

Good to see that BaT let the comment stay that highlighted issues with the car.

I had a few more but BAT wouldn't post them .

[Coralsnake]

Im fine, hopefully some people see more of what shelbyman is saying.

I used to think they were somewhat objective but that is no longer the case

Wont be using or recommending them for that reason.

[asrassoc]

FWIW, I have my own DC story related to the '69 Mach I I bought on BAT. Buyer beware if DC is involved at all.

[Coralsnake]

Would love to hear that

Coralsnake68@hotmail.com