Unique Performance autos Seized

[Ohmsby]

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071107/FREE/71107009/1024/FREE


Looks like trouble for the Farmer's Branch Company anyone have any inside dish on this story

[FRDRCING]

I was watching a special on them. They mentioned something that ford was issueing them new vin #'s for all the vehicals they turn out of there.

[ZeusSVT]

Don't have the inside dish, but did see it on NBC News the other night. They even had a couple from Mexico City that were car collectors that had made a trip up here to look at getting one, but only to find out that this was goiing on. Was a pretty interesting short bit that they had on there the other night.

[Silver_2000]

I knew that place gave me the heebee jeebees

I bet they were using donor cars of questionable status

[FRDRCING]

Found out tonight that they have several law suits against them. They have several customers who have put a big down payment on a car and still no car.

[charlie]

LOL Shelby pulled his contract with them.


Well I guess thats what happens when greed gets the best of you.

Charlie

[Silver_2000]

look on the web for photo of one of the execs - big No Neck guy smoking expensive cigars. I know is a stereo type BUT I wouldnt trust him to keep an eye on anything

found a picture

not a great one

[L8 APEX]

Crap ass link is timed out.

[Silver_2000]

here

[PoorSvtman]

i have 2 friends that work there in the body shop for a good while... basicly the owner was taking money that people put down for cars and was pissing it away doing other things than actualy putting it to the cars.

The deal with the vin is that they were just taking off the one on inner fender and replacing it with the stock vin number and there own build number. Ones on the dash werent removed. The media is making it sound alot worse than it realy is. Ive heard the real stories and nothing close to what the media is say witch dosent surprise me

The place has been going under for awhile. Checks for employees bounced at times, etc.

[TXLIGHTNING]

look on the web for photo of one of the execs - big No Neck guy smoking expensive cigars. I know is a stereo type BUT I wouldnt trust him to keep an eye on anything

found a picture

not a great one

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/slideshow?a=67b0de21b33365f80568&auto=0&idx=29&m=1&d=1194500564926 Holly Chit Doug. That is YS Falls in Negril Jamaica. My GF and I are going to be there Nov 26th-Dec 2nd, we are staying at Kuyaba resort. I have a deposit down on that tour, including the Zip line knana How did this get posted? http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1Aatm7dw4ZsWGH

[Silver_2000]

Holly Chit Doug. That is YS Falls in Negril Jamaica. My GF and I are going to be there Nov 26th-Dec 2nd, we are staying at Kuyaba resort. I have a deposit down on that tour, including the Zip line knana How did this get posted? http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1Aatm7dw4ZsWGH

the link I posted is a dead link - it only works for you - has nothing to do with Jamaica - thats why I attached the picture

[TXLIGHTNING]

the link I posted is a dead link - it only works for you - has nothing to do with Jamaica - thats why I attached the pictureThats just crazy! I can click on the link and it takes me to the page I posted :confused:.http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1Aatm7dw4ZsWGH

[Silver_2000]

Thats just crazy! I can click on the link and it takes me to the page I posted :confused:.http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1Aatm7dw4ZsWGH

the shutterfly links must be temporary
It didnt used to work
Doug

[tiffo60]

i heard from a source yesterday they were recieving stolen cars, property, ect

[Crawford]

I saw that Foose also had a contract with them to produce custom versions of the current Mustang. He pulled out too. Ouch!

[TP Derrick D]

Man thats too bad, I liked them,me & my grandson got a tour of the facility in Aug '06 got a very informative tour by Doug Hasty's mom, even saw the Chip Foose stangs in production & the Camaro that was planned, then we went to the car show in Sept '06 I believe. Took pics of Chip Foose & other members of the Overhaulin' show along with some nice cars. I always wanted a Super Snake....:crying:

[wesman]

Looks like they're auctioning a bunch of crap off

http://www.maxanet.com/cgi-bin/mndetails.cgi?rosen/

--wes

[ZeusSVT]

Looks like they're auctioning a bunch of crap off

http://www.maxanet.com/cgi-bin/mndetails.cgi?rosen/

--wes


Thanks for the link wes, got a buddy that appreciated seeing that...:tu:

[charlie]

OMG. I want all those mustang shells!


I hope all those tool boxes do not belong to the ex-employees.


Charlie

[slick-svt]

A couple rollin ones look dam good and the blue one has motor and blower....let the bidding begin.........:bows
Buy a rollin chasis and stuff a lightning motor in it

[Silver_2000]

OMG. I want all those mustang shells!


I hope all those tool boxes do not belong to the ex-employees.


Charlie
Only problem is they have no VIN and the state has CANCELED all the titles


All sales shall be free and clear of all liens and claims against these assets. The Trustees have Original Title Certificates issued to Unique Motorcars, Inc. as to some of the vehicles; however they have been informed that the State of Texas has cancelled titles. Only a Bill of Sale will be provided upon sale. Buyers will have to apply for the reissuance of a VIN from the State of Texas. Buyer can obtain a certified copy of the Bankruptcy Court’s order at its own expense.

[charlie]

LOL Bidding. I'm broke. Too many irons in the fire. I don't like bidding on line. Hang on, I'll think of a few more reasons not to spend more money I don't have. :cool:

Charlie

[Silver_2000]

http://cbs11tv.com/local/Suing.Carroll.Shelby.2.690016.html


Unique Performance is in bankruptcy. The criminal investigation is on-going, but the partially completed vehicles sold at auction had no vehicle identification numbers or titles. So detectives say it's not known if they'll ever be legal to put on the road.