US Marshalls classic car seizure. Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am will hit the auction block!


Specracer

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Actually the Saleens were Roger Rodas' (the CGT driver) not Paul's. Roger and Paul created a business called Always Evolving. AE had a manager, Richie (dont remember his last name). After the accident the estate sued Richie, over a couple cars. Many of the Saleens were sold a few years ago by a well known Saleen broker in VA. Still not all of the cars have yet been sold. ~20 of Pauls cars are going the BJ Scottsdale in January, including 5 BMW E36 M3 Light weights (note only 126 of these were made). I have no idea whats left if anything after this. I know all of this as I bought a Saleen from Roger before the accident, and it was all handled by Ritchie.

Soroush, as you know, Paul had an impressive collection including several Saleens. I understand the man he entrusted his collection to stole a number of his cars immediately after his death. Do you know what ever became of that guy & his cars?
 

soroush

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Aloha,

specracer is correct,, that particular car was actually sold to roger rodas but every video online shows it to be in pauls collection or both of their collection... i dont really know the nature of their relationship. I was so mad at the selling dealer who broke his word and reneged on our deal that I didnt want anything to do with him.. typical used car salesmen BS attitude, shady and dishonest to make a quick buck...I will not name names but some here know who he is...

as for roger and pauls collection specracer seems to be more in the know than me. I gave up looking for one of those cars as they are nearly unobtainable...
 

Copenhagen GT

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Congrats Aloha ... definately an awesome car!!
 

Cobrar

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Kelvin, going forward, you need to do your homework before you buy!! LOL

Enjoy, sounds amazing!
 

Apollo

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The GT 500E arrives at SM!
This thing is so cammy at idle. Very mean sounding!
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spartan

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Amazing story and excellent outcome. Congratulations.