South Beach Classics {mis information}

[jimmijim8]

Ted Vernon was talking bout a GT Hawk in a deal saying the motor was a 289 just like the ones they put in the early model Mustangs; Well at least a Studebaker got some air play. cheers jimmijim

[Commander Eddie]

I wonder if he was just making a comparison in the size/displacement of the two motors?
I did not see the program so I don't know how he couched his remark.

[nels]

I saw it and he definitely said the Stude 289 was the same as the one used in a Mustang. Pretty stupid guy. You would think he would know that Ford didn't use aStudebaker 289.

[JBOYLE]

What do you expect, it's cable....home of all manner of nuts/crazies/wierdos and overall train wrecks.
Remember, there is no such thing as reality TV.

[Chris Pile]

Remember, there is no such thing as reality TV.

Meaning, of course - there is only UNreality TV.

[paintim613]

The whole show is lame except for the cars and he does have a pretty wife who has had too much plastic surgery.

[wittsend]

Ted Vernon is by self admission a SALESMAN and an asset (cars in this case) manager. He states he doesn't know a whole lot about cars. We (that includes me) as car people think he should have more knowledge that he does - but he doesn't. He was actually a boxer and an actor/producer. An IMBD check showed he made two low budget movies recently and also had a previous acting past. And for those who can't get enough flowing blonde hair, it seems his wife is in the movies too.

[larkregal62]

I actually personally emailed Ted Vernon and called the inaccuracy of his statements to his attention. He denied saying the Studebaker 289 was the same engine as the Mustang, however, I also heard what he said on air. I also questioned him about the mish-mash of parts ?63 Avanti which he has for sale. He did state that he was not a car expert, but basically a flipper. Guess whatever he is, he seems to have been successful enough to amass a really interesting number of automobiles. Guess we really can't expect him, with his background, to know more. This is unfortunate, because with the amount of mis-information out already, and with his high profile exposure, he could add some accurate information if he chose to make knowing his facts on the cars he sells a priority. I also suggested this to him in my email. He was not at all receptive and I guess with his money and success he certainly does not need to do so.
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[BobPalma]

I give up. Why was this topic moved to Stove-Huggers? 'Seems to be primarily Studebaker content.

Without the show's incorrect reference to Studebaker vs. Ford 289 engines, the topic wouldn't be here. BP

[nels]

I saw it and he definitely said the Stude 289 was the same as the one used in a Mustang. Pretty stupid guy. You would think he would know that Ford didn't use aStudebaker 289.

Or did they?

[t walgamuth]

The show is watchable.

Why anyone would expect a car salesman to know things about cars anyhow?

(Not that some don't, but its just not that common.)

[plwindish]

He also might be crazy like a fox. Telling potential buyers the motor is a Ford 289 might ease some minds about getting parts and service for a brand out of business since '64.

[larkregal62]

Yes. but 289 Studebaker engines are sooooooo much better than that Ford tin!!!

[t walgamuth]

He may not know a Stude from a ford but his wife has an impressive intake manifold.

[larkregal62]

Definitely Aftermarket and high maintenance units.