Hi Guys
Ron please split the thread and my apologies to Steve
Now my reply
Well, Mark is finally showing his true colours and his lies are now in free fall.
Point s
1: Mark Sibley did not work on the production of the MK11 rear clip it was already made and in production before he ever came to my work shop.
I worked on the plug mould and had it inspected by Doug Nye author and auto historian of many famous historic motoring book. Doug was the founding Father of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, my MK11 rear clip was pivotal to the project even going ahead.
By the time Mark came to my work shop I had already got Simon Kelly's car in colour (Gold) with MK11 rear clip fitted.
2: The car that became the black MK11 that MDA supplied, had a KVA spider fitted to it with a GTD front clip, and anyone that knows their bodywork simply knows that it would take an enormous amount of work to make these parts fit together and there simply was not the time. I told Mark about this and he did come up for three days (two weeks before deadline) out of the six week build to help replace his ill fitting spider section. I still have the old piece in my workshop to prove it.
3: The Blue car was actually the so called ex James Bond car already had a new front clip when it arrived from MDA and new Mk11 rear clip was supplied and fitted by me and Paul Fleming.
I was assisted during the six weeks of build by two other people in my work shop and they can testify that Sibley's claims are false and a fabrication of lies.
4: On the MDA Web site it clearly states that I provided the bodywork in Marks own words. It also states that MDA would supply the MDA MK11 cars in conjunction with me. This has not happened, instead he decided to take a mould off my MK11 rear bodywork without my knowledge and renege on his part of the deal to purchase this bodywork from me.
Quote from MDA's web site.
After our recent success at the Goodwood Festival and Revival meetings, MDA in conjunction with Chris Melia offer the MKll GT40 Replica. Chris Melia's expertise provides the authentic MKll bodyworks. MDA have adapted the MKll body to our new chassis and all the authentic parts have been used to recreate the ultimate sports racer.
5: I am not the only person to be in litigation with MDA over their questionable business practises and failed promises. Mark could have simply purchased a licence to manufacture my MK11 rear clip but after being caught with his hand in the cookie jar decided to deny it, well The offer of a licence is open until the end of June 06, If he decides to refuse to take this licence then we go to court and let the judge decide.
6: JP's car? All the old time forum guys remember JP but why Mark please tell us did he make you buy the car back after just one days testing?
I am sure a lot of guys that purchased your MK1 chassis would like to hear your comments.
7. Anyone that wishes to contact me on this matter can e-mail me
[email protected].
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Regards
Chris Melia.