[Lynn]

Ed nailed it.

"Only" sees a $1500 verification fee?

I have never met Joel Rosen. He is probably a stand up guy, and I really don't have a problem with him cashing in on his reputation by building some special cars. They will be special.

As far as the verification fee, I don't get that figure at all, unless there is a lot more work involved than what I figure. It seems he kept records of most of the cars he tuned or modified. Someone calls him up, gives him a VIN and he spends 10 minutes (OK, he may be more like me and spend 20 min just looking) and charges $1500. While the service may well be worth it, seems pretty high.

If you had an original car and tracked down the original owner, asking for "verification" wouldn't you be outraged if he said "I won't tell you if I am the original owner until you send me a check for $1500"?

Don't get me wrong. He is a part of history and should be paid well for the information he has. $1500 a pop just seems a little out of line.

How much did the Yenko family charge to publish the list of 200 or so 69 YSC Camaro's?

Ed, there was a time when "real car guys" (and there are still some out there) would go out of their way for another car guy, even if they just met. Unfortunately, the almighty dollar still rules. That's why we have reproduction body shells (euphamistically called a "repair part") fake trim tags, fake POP's, "rebody" restorations (i.e. the illegal swapping of a VIN plate) and the like. Maybe I am just getting too old, but I liked the old days when my 69 Z (bought in 77 because I wanted one in high school but could only afford my 57 Chevy for $350) wasn't worth that much. Since I am not going to sell it, it just means now I have to insure it for more $$$$$.

Just blowing a little steam. Don't tell me what a great guy Joel is. Like I said, he may be a great guy. And I am sure his verification process is well worth it to many guys. I don't doubt that. I also realize there may be much more work involved than I am assuming.

Lynn