Latest update: September 20, 2001

On Friday, September 29, 2000, I replied to an internet advertisement placed by Dennis Tuttle DBA Pace Car Nutz, on the Hemmings.com website. The ad offered for sale a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car. After contacting Mr. Tuttle at (XXX) XXX-XXXX, he claimed that he had a lot of cars for sale, and he sold them in restored condition, the restoration being performed at his shop, on a car that he owns. I offered to purchase the advertised Camaro at his price and terms.

I received a faxed contract on October 3, 2000 from Mr. Tuttle

I sent Mr. Tuttle a deposit check on October 4 for $9000, followed by a second check on October 5 also for $9000. This satisfied the purchase of the car per the contract, and Mr. Tuttle sent me the title to the car.

The contract states that the car was to be completed "in 90 to 120 days". This would determine the latest delivery date to be January 31, 2001.

I visited Mr. Tuttle at Pace Car Nutz,XX South XXXnd East Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 30, 2000, saw the car that I had purchased, and gave Mr. Tuttle another check for $2000 to help pay for some options that he had offered to add to the car for me. At this time, I was assured that the restoration would be completed soon, but perhaps not on time, although no more than a month behind schedule.

I have called Mr. Tuttle many times since then, often getting an answering machine, leaving a message but not receiving a return phone call. I have also left messages with employees of Pace Car Nutz, and have not received a return phone call. I have however called several times and spoken with Dennis Tuttle when he answers the phone himself, who repeatedly assured me that, although behind schedule, I would receive my car soon.

On or about May 15, 2000, the exact day is not important, I attempted to call Mr. Tuttle and was alarmed to find the phone disconnected. After a series of phone calls over the next 2 days, I spoke with Mr. Tuttle on his cell phone. He assured me that my car was next to be painted, and I would have the car in a month or so.

I decided to contact the Tulsa, Oklahoma Better Business Bureau, and emailed a copy of the website to Mr. Tuttle at his email address, xxxxxxx @ silverback.gorilla.net. I received a phone call the very next day from Mr. Tuttle, who rudely informed me that my car was painted, and I "would get it in three weeks".

It has now been approximately 4 months since that last phone call, and repeated phone calls to Pace Car Nutz have not been returned, nor was I able to speak to Mr. Tuttle. On August 31, 2001, I left a message and sent an e-mail saying that unless I received a photo of my car, either by email or US mail, by Tuesday, September 4, I would be asking for my money back

On Wednesday, September 5, I called Pace Car Nutz early in the morning. Dennis Tuttle answered the phone and I recognized his voice. I asked to "speak with Dennis Tuttle". The reply was "Who's calling?" I asked again, "May I speak with Dennis Tuttle", Mr. Tuttle replied again, "Who's calling please?" I said that "My name is xxxxxxx, I want to see a picture of my Camaro". Mr. Tuttle then said "I will give him the message", and then he hung up the phone. I called back immediately, and the phone was answered by a message machine.

Additional phone calls to Mr. Tuttle were not returned.

It has been just about one year since I gave Dennis Tuttle $20,000 and I cannot even get a photo of my so-called pace car.

I have now retained an attorney in the Tulsa area, those of you with similar stories may contact me at pace car lawyer, and I will provide you with the name of a Detective to speak with at the Broken Arrow (Tulsa) Police Department

Note to Dennis Tuttle: Quote from a lawyer, used with permission: "In order to prove defamation, you have to be able to prove that what was said or written about you was false. If the information is true, you have no case. "

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