File this one under the most ridiculous story of the day. Not one idiot, but rather 100 of them, have joined a class action lawsuit. The, um, individuals are suing because Ford Motor Company and Roush Performance Parts Inc. for building more of a limited-edition Mustang than promised.
The suit, created by Drew Connor of Bardonia, New York, claims the automaker reneged on it's plan to produce 100 examples of the 2007 Roush Stage 3 Blackjack Mustang. Drew claims that the pair conspired to produce 100 more examples of the car in 2008. Owners of the car paid upwards of $59,000 for examples of the car, which at the time believed it to be a rare example of Roush Mustang.
"The vehicles purchased by the plaintiff and the other class members were not as unique or rare as the defendants had stated them to be," the complaint stated. "Their value from scarcity and as collectors' items were and are dramatically less than the buyers had been led to believe their value would be." Connor and his associates are seeking 12 million in damages.
The Blackjack sports $27,000 worth of enhancements on top of the base car price. Key features include a 430hp 4.6l V-8 complete with supercharger, and distinct aerodynamic styling.
What I want to know is, what happened to the time when cars were more than collectibles? What really is the point of buying a car to hermetically seal it for 20years and then sell it for a profit? If you want to make money, buy an index fund, not a Mustang.
I would love to know how many of the people who purchased a Blackjack actually intended to drive it. My guess is zero. Every one of them purchased it as an investment. Why else would they whine and cry when Roush produced more? Cars are meant to be driven and enjoyed. It's sad that some people don't feel that way. I say mass produce these cars and knock the price down, just to rub salt in the wound.
They're a disgrace to the hobby.
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