I once had an SLR Torana that was smashed from behind and then ran into another car from the front. Point is, it was pretty much stuffed body wise. But the panel beaters cut the back off the car and welded a new one on. Then they replaced all the ront hanging panels. I guestt the only thin left from the original was the flooo, doors aand roof. It was full of bog but still original.

Now suppose they had got another body and transfered that onto my chassis.

Which method of repair would you rather if it was your SLR? I know which one I would have taken given the chance. I would not have considered it a fake. and if I sold it I would be
I happy to tell the true history of the car.

I think a replica becomes a fake when the seller sets out to deceive. Intent is critical.

Buyer beware... If it is a resto see the pics. If it is iin original coondition then I would want the tags to original and not tampered with.

I have noticed more cars appearing on ebay that say Sandman when they are clearly not. A few years ago people did not know the difference and just advertised as a Sandman regarless. Now people are deliberately saying Sandman to try and get more money knowing they don't have one. Their intent is to trick at best or decieve the buyer into parting with more money. Therefore I would say that there has been an increase in "fake" Sandmans advertised.

I have even let a few sellers know they do not have a Sandman and they do not amend the ad. That is Fake territory as far as I am concerned. Buyer beware.

When the price for a restored Sandman exceeds the cost of the restoration which at the moment is not the case this sort of behaviour will become more prevelent.