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Alex Hirsbrunner · 04-01-06, 05:56 PM

Well, that is an interesting (and frustrating, for me) post.

To possibly provide some additional insight into what was happening from a customer perspective, I would like to add that I received the following email on 7/17/05 (well prior to the October 9th realization that an additional $145K would be required to complete the first eight cars). Note that my car #129 was well down the list from the initial 8 cars.

Based on your comments regarding Robert's behavior, I am assuming (and hoping) that Hershal was also kept in the dark since he was "outside the four walls".

<font color="blue">From: HERSHAL BYRD [mailto:hobcobra@msn.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 11:58 PM
To: HIRSBRUNNER ALEX-CAH013
Subject: Chassis #129 is in the line !!

Hi Alex & Theresa,

I am happy to announce that your chassis 129 has been started. The progress at the factory is going well and we are ahead of our projected schedule. I have a photo of all the ones that are going in the line this week. One of those in the photo is yours. Sorry but I'm not sure which one. There is also a photo of a rear clip fresh from the mold to give you an idea of the quality fiberglass. As you can see by the light reflections that it is very smooth.

The first two S.African GT40's will arrive here in Phoenix sometime near the end of August. I will send you pictures of these cars when they arrive. Just a little little tease for what's to come.

I also have a shipment of flywheels that will arrive here in late August. If you would like one of these so you can have your engine balanced to it, please let me know, and I will send it off when it arrives.

At this point I will need the 40% additional payment of $26,172.50. Please Make the check out to..

Hershal Byrd
/* address removed */

I want to thank you two for being patient. I'm sure you are very anxious to get you GT.

Once again if there is anything else I can do please call or shoot me an e mail.

Your Friend,
Hershal Byrd

/* photos of chassis, radiator, rear clip removed */</font>

Regards,

Al

04-01-06, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alex Hirsbrunner ahirsbrunner Administrator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24 Posts: 478 Rep Power: 8	Re: Roaring Forties, Cape Town, South Africa. A detailed report. Well, that is an interesting (and frustrating, for me) post. To possibly provide some additional insight into what was happening from a customer perspective, I would like to add that I received the following email on 7/17/05 (well prior to the October 9th realization that an additional $145K would be required to complete the first eight cars). Note that my car #129 was well down the list from the initial 8 cars. Based on your comments regarding Robert's behavior, I am assuming (and hoping) that Hershal was also kept in the dark since he was "outside the four walls". <font color="blue">From: HERSHAL BYRD [mailto:hobcobra@msn.com] Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 11:58 PM To: HIRSBRUNNER ALEX-CAH013 Subject: Chassis #129 is in the line !! Hi Alex & Theresa, I am happy to announce that your chassis 129 has been started. The progress at the factory is going well and we are ahead of our projected schedule. I have a photo of all the ones that are going in the line this week. One of those in the photo is yours. Sorry but I'm not sure which one. There is also a photo of a rear clip fresh from the mold to give you an idea of the quality fiberglass. As you can see by the light reflections that it is very smooth. The first two S.African GT40's will arrive here in Phoenix sometime near the end of August. I will send you pictures of these cars when they arrive. Just a little little tease for what's to come. I also have a shipment of flywheels that will arrive here in late August. If you would like one of these so you can have your engine balanced to it, please let me know, and I will send it off when it arrives. At this point I will need the 40% additional payment of $26,172.50. Please Make the check out to.. Hershal Byrd /* address removed / I want to thank you two for being patient. I'm sure you are very anxious to get you GT. Once again if there is anything else I can do please call or shoot me an e mail. Your Friend, Hershal Byrd / photos of chassis, radiator, rear clip removed */</font> Regards, Al