- Jul 13, 2006
- 4,782
Cizeta Seizure
- Thread starter Kayvan
- Start date
Kingman
GT Owner
Silverbullitt
GT Owner
Why can't they simply escort it to the border (outgoing cargo ship) and see it go away?
I wonder which car is more unsafe? The 59 chevy they crash tested a few months back or this car. Which one would pollute more? Who knows. Let's crush everything that doesn't have a cat. That would make more sense. I feel so much safer now that they caught this renegade car.
I wonder which car is more unsafe? The 59 chevy they crash tested a few months back or this car. Which one would pollute more? Who knows. Let's crush everything that doesn't have a cat. That would make more sense. I feel so much safer now that they caught this renegade car.
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shelbyelite
PERMANENTLY BANNED
- May 10, 2007
- 1
Only reason they are making a big deal is because of the rarety of the car and value. These guys need to get something better to occupy their time with. :frown
I understand not letting it just go unnoticed, but why not just fine the owner, etc?
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
I was thinking the exact same things and wondering who "ticked off whom" politically: 1. to get the car TOTALLY banned in the 1st place (eg: one cannot legally drive a T/F car on the streets either - but, you can still OWN one), and, 2. who specifically did this particular guy rub the wrong way to get the "whistle" blown on him?
Kingman
GT Owner
It was stealing jobs from illegal aliens....thus making it a priority.:eek
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Neilda
GT Owner
Having a rare garage queen that's driven to a couple of shows every year is clearly a major danger to public health and it should be crushed immediately. :bs
Silverbullitt
GT Owner
I hope british GT 40s are not next on their hitlist. What about Superformance GT 40s, cobras, etc??????
I don't see a difference. How about an import "tax"? That would make the car much safer.
I don't see a difference. How about an import "tax"? That would make the car much safer.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
"Quite!", as you Brits would say!
(There are OTHER "illegal issues" in this country in FAAAAR greater need of attention. SOME that have been proven faaaaar more deadly on more than one occasion...but, I shant go there...)
Kirby Vieira
GT Owner/B.o.D
This is sure good news! I'll sleep better tonight knowing there is one less criminal car in an automobile showroom somewhere in the US. If you don't keep these things in check, the country could become overrun with illegal cars creating another uncontrollable National problem like crime, illegal aliens and terriorists. :cheers
S592R
GT Owner
- Dec 3, 2006
- 2,800
“Make no mistake, the illegal importation of gray market vehicles like this is not just a technical violation,” Miguel Unzueta, a special agent in charge of the Los Angeles office, said in a statement. “Cars that don’t meet U.S. standards are outlawed for a reason. These vehicles can pose a real threat to public health and safety.”
yeah ... my cancer risk dropped dramatically when they carted that car-off. :bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs
When does the bureaucracy end? Arnie sez no to big tv's and now no supercars. Buy lead ... it never depreciates until you use it. :bored:bored:lol:lol
yeah ... my cancer risk dropped dramatically when they carted that car-off. :bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs:bs
When does the bureaucracy end? Arnie sez no to big tv's and now no supercars. Buy lead ... it never depreciates until you use it. :bored:bored:lol:lol
BlackICE
GT Owner
Yep, they got that right one car is much more dangerous than 15+ million people here in the USA illegally!
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HHGT
Guest
Just shoot me.
Gentlemen,
If I said 10% of what I think about that story I would have to ban myself for life. If I had a dollar for every instance a law enforcement official told me they don't have the manpower to deal with serious crimes I could retire. But they have time for unlimited BS like this. :thumbsdow :bs
Chip
Gentlemen,
If I said 10% of what I think about that story I would have to ban myself for life. If I had a dollar for every instance a law enforcement official told me they don't have the manpower to deal with serious crimes I could retire. But they have time for unlimited BS like this. :thumbsdow :bs
Chip
Gulf GT
GT Owner
I read somewhere that the government supposedly gave them almost ten years to work out the problem (repair it, convert it, or export it). Article said the car was imported for "repairs" almost 10 years ago. Seems like the government was more than reasonable in the time alotted if what I read was true.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Let's just assume all that IS true and the mods were not - or COULD NOT - be done. What harm of any kind could the car possibly do if it were now to simply sit in a collection? Making it illegal to even POSSESS amounts to a bit more than the gov't simply "going overboard". It just reeks of, "do so because we SAY so - or else".
One would think possessing this car should fall far short of possessing a WMD, yet it's banned on the same level.
Only in America...:frown
S592R
GT Owner
- Dec 3, 2006
- 2,800
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
- Aug 25, 2006
- 4,436
I probably should not make the following comments after reading this thread more than once and yet as much as I “HATE” big brother pointing me in a particular direction, telling when and what to eat, what I should or should not like, etc I also learned long ago that whether I like it or not a framework/structure is needed so as to insure; if such is even possible the lack of total chaos.
IMO the caretaker of this particular gal blew it because contrary to what most seem to be feeling chasing and impounding a solo gal is not high on their to-do list; in fact it was likely a last resort distraction but one that they had to follow through on because of variables that none of us are aware of. IMO to think otherwise should compel one to consider whether individualistic anarchism is the path we want to create/follow.
Now there are provisions that allow non DOT approved gals to remain in this country as a static display however as has been shared; this gal was being driven. Right or wrong I care not to judge and yet it appears to me that the rules of engagement were understood and the results as evidenced IMO were inevitable.
I have moved far more gals than I can remember internationally and prior to 9-11 the process and the follow up by the agencies was modest and very IMO casual however soon after 9-11 things changed drastically. Yes the bringing of non DOT compliant gals into this country is still allowed, this for all sorts of reasons including service however during their stay they remains an active bond and they are monitored. The typical temporary stay is 6 months or less however extensions are not only available but also easy to get as long as described reason for her stay is consistent with the reality of her stay.
Now I think that it is sad that she was impounded however it appears to me and certainly I say this not knowing most of the facts surrounding this case that the described reason for her stay versus the reality of her stay and the manner in which she was being used were not the same.
Do I think that there was a proverbial whistle blower; maybe and yet I think that it is far more likely that the caretaker/person driving this gal to various events and showing her made statements that bit him/her in the arse.
Certainly a very cool car and I suspect that she will find a nice place to hang out once the dust settles; this when compared to the impound facility that she presently resides within.
Takes care
Shadowman