[Bonaparte]

"A vin number check could tell a lot of the history of the car."

It might always shed light on why Karr could afford it.

[xarmydog]

Good observation.A real collector would not touch one that has been painted.He more than likely got it for a song.I had a friend who owned one and insisted I take a ride with him.It had some junky four banger in it,and was a real dog.I was not that impressed with it.But,it had not been painted!