DHC Sprint Mathewsons

[JonB]

Pretty enough. But non original side repeaters I think.

As Leslie says… I’d be pretty gutted if I bought it not knowing it was a chopped FHC. I read the listing and there is no mention of this. Probably have some legal recourse in that case?

[elans3]

I doubt there would be any legal recourse, auctions are normally "Buyer Beware", especially if the owner hasn't told Mathewsons too.

[Bahamayellow]

I wonder whether it is worth sending Mathewsons an email telling them of the mistake or whether they don't give a damn.

It is likely that the owner has not told them hoping to ship it off onto some unsuspecting purchaser hence beng in an auction. I am amazed how many people buy classic cars with no prior research of the marque they are putting their cash into. If it only hits £26k they probably have a good buy as it looks a good car from the photos and had a rebuild by SMS.

I have a couple of friends that I have got into classics and they both went out and bought cars and bikes without any research or asking me to check. They have both lost cash and are now starting to listen. Part of the fun to me is doing your research into a car and asking marque specialists for advice.

Mike

[englishmaninwales]

Auction site information for the car has been updated concerning the conversion to DHC.
Malcolm

[elans3]

So, the Sprint chop-top made £29250....... then with the 7.5% buyers premium, = almost £31500.

I do hope the winning bidder knew what he was buying.