Italian Job Yenko

[tom406]

Hi Doug,
As you probably saw in the "for sale" section, I'm near Memory Lane Motors and used to work there. What I saw looked good, and Mark Ellis, the owner of Memory Lane, is about as straight-up a guy as you will find. Jim Hughes (NWYENKO) and Charley Lilliard have both done business with him, and I don't think they have any bad tales to tell either. It's a consigned car, not a Memory Lane owned car, for what that's worth. Just ask Mark any questions and ask for any digital pics you might need, and he'll get them to you. Also, his shop is just across the highway from Seattle's main airport, so its pretty easy to fly in/out to make a final decision if you wish. As for value, that's going to be a personal decision for you. With any clone, if that's what you like/want, I think you just have to analyze what it would cost to build one, and see if the price offered is comparable or less, kind of like a street rod purchase. I'm an appraiser so you can PM me if you'd like me to go over the car with a fine tooth comb, understanding of course that I'm very friendly with the dealer (and still friendly with him even though a few of my appraisals have unwound his deals ).

Best of luck with your search,
TOM BRESKE