Jerry Seinfeld sold an "inauthentic" 1958 Porsche at auction for $1.5 million

[flypaper]

pay up Jerry..



https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/cla...lar15-million-suit/ar-BBT47We?ocid=spartanntp

 

[Big Bad Dad]

His guys say it is authentic and their guys say it is not.. Hmmm, who's opinion counts? Should have maybe examined it before buying? No pictures of the restoration mean it is not authentic?

 

[pushrod]

Buyer be Ware?

 

[Bee1971]

Let Galen Govier Settle This

LOL

 

[Richard Cranium]

Buyer be Ware?

Not only that, but buyer beware too.

 

[MarPar]

 

[bearman]

jerry like his cars just suck

 

[QuickBpBp]

Suing because there are "no pictures" documenting the restoration??? Sounds like an opinion more than facts... poorly written article for sure lacking lots of information. I have seen this on these car forums when cars are real....

"On March 2017 Fica Frio had a Porsche expert examine the car in preparation for a sale and discovered it is “not authentic,” according to the suit. The expert was troubled that the car’s history file lacked photographs of any restoration work"

 

[67RT]

Sounds like rich people problems.

 

[odcics2]

pay up Jerry..



https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/cla...lar15-million-suit/ar-BBT47We?ocid=spartanntp

If you don't know what you are buying, stay home.

 

[Bee1971]

https://jalopnik.com/jerry-seinfeld-faces-lawsuit-alleging-he-sold-a-faked-p-1832288249

 

[Derwud]

https://jalopnik.com/jerry-seinfeld-faces-lawsuit-alleging-he-sold-a-faked-p-1832288249

A much better article.. Jerry my be an Asshole, but not this kind of asshole!

 

[moparedtn]

A simple case of buyers' remorse, regardless of amount involved.
Buying a used car is a "final" sort of deal. "As-is" means just that.
If the buyer didn't do their due diligence prior to bidding, shame on them.
Caveat emptor.

 

[super-bee_ski]

I'm certain the "Buyer" has plenty of Clout and Money to combat this innacurate authentic Porsche
Furthermore, the Auction House is also responsible
I do not believe Mr, Seinfeld knew it was Bogus...do you guys think so?
Man, a 4-Cam car...how advanced for the time
Honestly, Porsches do not ring my Bell...another world I'm not privy too, not in my Income Bracket
Make mine a Superbird please?
Um...yeah, a "U-Code" will be just fine and oh, Okay, an Automatic on the Column? SURE
A Bench Seat? Of Course
Color?
Alpine White Please....

 

[kiwigtx]

I can believe that Seinfeld was oblivious to the car's history - he wouldn't know where to start looking on a car. His 'team' got the facts wrong if it is indeed a bogus car.

 

[BeatersRus]

European Collectibles in Orange County is said by the Gooding & Co. listing to have completed an “award-winning restoration” on the car. Being one of the most reputable shops in the Porsche restoration business, I find if difficult to believe a faked GS/GT would pass through their hands without incident. Furthermore, the car came with a copy of the Porsche certificate of authenticity, a copy of the original Kardex build-card for the car, and more documentation.

looks like buyers remorse to me,on an as-is sale.
good link and ty Bee 71

 

[Dennis H]

Caveat Emptor. https://news.yahoo.com/seinfeld-sued-over-sale-porsche-161009349.html

 

[Dennis H]

I'm certain the "Buyer" has plenty of Clout and Money to combat this innacurate authentic Porsche
Furthermore, the Auction House is also responsible
I do not believe Mr, Seinfeld knew it was Bogus...do you guys think so?
Man, a 4-Cam car...how advanced for the time
Honestly, Porsches do not ring my Bell...another world I'm not privy too, not in my Income Bracket
Make mine a Superbird please?
Um...yeah, a "U-Code" will be just fine and oh, Okay, an Automatic on the Column? SURE
A Bench Seat? Of Course
Color?
Alpine White Please....

Over rated Volkswagens.

 

[Budnicks]

Sounds like rich people problems.

I'm with you there...

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it sounds like the guy is having second thoughts

why wouldn't he have made sure it's real ?
before spending $1.5 million ?

Jerry is a real true Porsche guy,
not like him to own a fake one either
IMO let alone pass a fake one off for $1.5 million,
to damage his reputation, that's pocket change for him...

I call it 'sour apple syndrome'...

 

[super-bee_ski]

IF....and please gentlemen...please remember that "IF is the middle word in LIFE..."
[[TANGENT ALERT: Name that actor who said that line and from what movie?]]

Back on track:
IF you guys remember a few years ago, Sotheby's OR Christie's..IT WAS Christie's, Hyped and SOLD or prepped to sell a one of 2 ? Remaining Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix racers?

EYEBROWS rose in the collector car world early this year when Christie’s announced that an important Grand Prix racecar from the 1930s — with the potential to become the most expensive car ever sold at auction, Christie’s said — would be offered at the Retromobile exhibition in Paris. Presale publicity from the auction house set high expectations, anticipating bids from $12 million to $15 million, which would easily top the $8.7 million price of a Bugatti Royale sold in 1987.

The racecar was a 12-cylinder Auto Union D-type, one of about 20 built by the German car company that included Audi. Initial research indicated it was chassis No. 21, the winner of the 1939 French Grand Prix.

But before the February auction took place, Christie’s, working with Audi Tradition, keeper of the automaker’s historic records, determined it was actually chassis No. 19. That car competed in the 1939 race, but rather than winning, it finished sixth with Hans Stuck behind the wheel.

Christie’s disclosed the findings and withdrew the car from the sale. A specialist for Christie’s, Christopher Sanger, said, “While we were disappointed to not publicly sell the D-type because of the provenance, we take these issues very seriously; fortunately, we got it right.”