My New Shelby Rear Ended

[michael lang]

Tony, I'm so sorry to hear that this happened to you. I do hope that your recovery is fast and as painless as it can be.

Unfortunately I have to agree with Terry, this situation will be very challenging. I have seen it so many times where an insurance company will hide behind "reserve the right to use like kind and quality when available" for car repairs on my clients' cars. Especially when it comes to those that are the special cars. Black Series AMGs and Renntech conversions are the most difficult because eventhough Mercedes Benz recognizes them (Black Series) as legitimate cars, insurance companies view those vehicles as being modified. These challenges can be overcome but not without assistance. I'm sure that you have probably already done so but if you haven't you should talk with your regular attourney, if that person is your attourney for the store then it would probably be in your best interest to get a referral for someone that specializes in dealing with insurance companies, no I'm not talking about an ambulance chaser.

A while ago when you were selling the 993 and you were on the fence about keeping it and having a high end repaint completed I told you about a restoration shop in Philadelphia called Karosorie (I think that's how it is spelled) they specifically work on highend rare stuff. Obviously Shelby would be the way to go but if that didn't work out, maybe Philadelphia would be a good second choice. None the less, best of luck in dealing with this. If there's anything you can think of that you need my help with, please call me.