Re: Craigslist GT6 "Roadster" !
I say its a modded spitfire or GT6 based on what it is registered as. Since vehicles are registered with their commission number (being that its the number on the title) as Andrew said. However, with all this body, engine, chassis swapping going on, I bet there could be a bunch of title washing going on in the hobby. (GT6es with spitfire #s, spitfires with GT6 #)
Personally, as rare as Im told these cars are, I have no idea why on earth anyone would chop the top off a GT6. Its a crime punishable by hanging... ...though a trial will be given beforehand. The ONLY accessible excuse is 1) have a GT6 but really want a convertible and since the car is pretty much a part of the family, you couldnt see parting with it, or 2) it rolled, and the top is so damaged, it just easier to chop it off. I may be blessed with the one I have, because I dont see how rust would be that big of an issue, and if you are "lightening" the car for race purposes, again, why not start with a spitfire?
Seriously, think about future generations. I see stock model Ts and Model As, and wonder why on earth they look so odd, as so many pre war cars get chopped, I dont know whats original. I was just talking to my husband about how since everyone paints their GT6 engine red (me including) so many people out there believe THAT is stock. Looks great, but we're running out of stock original examples.