To all concerned the picture is no hoax. This car was photograph at the 2004 Barrett-Jackson last month. This is our prototype/track car. There has been many miles put on her over the past 2-1/2 years, 3 engines, 2 transmissions, 4 rear third members and repaint on every conceivable corner that you can imagine. What you are seeing in the photograph is compound build-up around a prototype emblem. One thing I can assure you is there is no rust. This prototype car is not representable of our production cars that is sold to our customers. It is a test vehicle. I hope this clarifies any misunderstanding that these post can create. We will be in Vegas for the SAAC event on the 13th-15th of this month. Come out and have a great time seeing our prototype's in action on the 14th.
Douglas
66 BLAKE 96 said:Really good point Hop.
This pic comes with zero back-story, so the rusty Dodge is a definite possibility.
The Hopkinator said:Oh well, MDJay blew that hypothesis away Sure doesnt look like compound build up to me. Seems for such a hi profile car, something as conspicuous in an extremely conspicuous place would have been taken care of. If it rust coming through, like most speculate, it will further the war cry of those saying that the GT500 E cars are purely and simply to make money . Build it cheap, sell it steep. And that is implorable . After all, everyone knows you could build the equivalent 351 Eleanor at half the cost they are asking . But like the BJ auctions prove, someone will tap a bank account for it.
mdjay said:Spoke to Doug Hasty yesterday, Pres of UP. This is what he said to me although this is a quote borrowed from another board...