Interpretation ID: nht94-4.87

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: November 22, 1994

FROM: Robin R. Miller -- DaRosa and Miller

TO: Mary Versailles -- U.S. DOT

TITLE: RE: Elmhurst Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. v Excalibur Automobile Corporation

ATTACHMT: Attached to 1/5/95 letter from Philip R. Recht to Robin R. Miller (A43; Std. 208)

TEXT: Dear Ms. Versailles:

Please be advised that I am an attorney representing Elmhurst Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. in the above-described matter.

Below is a list of automobiles which were purchased from Excalibur Automobile Corporation by my client, Elmhurst Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. For each vehicle I have provided you with the make of the vehicle, the vehicle identification number, the production c ompletion date (or manufacture date), and the date that the automobile was sold to Elmhurst Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. Copies of invoices are included for your review.

Please provide to me all information regarding the United States Department of Transportation's regulations in effect at the time these automobiles were manufactured, specifically referencing seat belt restraint systems and air bag systems.

1. J.A.C. Cobra (Red)

VIN# 1J9CA2312RM123027

Production Completion Date - 1/10/94

Date Automobile Sold to Elmhurst - 1/19/94

2. J.A.C. Cobra (Viper Blue)

VIN# 1J9CA2314RM123028

Production Completion Date - 1/13/94

Date Automobile Sold to Elmhurst - 1/25/94

3. Excalibur Limited Edition (Ivory)

VIN# 1XAPY4324RM940019

Production Completion Date - 4/2/94

Date Automobile Sold to Elmhurst - 4/11/94 4. J.A.C. Cobra (Black)

VIN# 1XACA2312RM123047

Production Completion Date - 5/6/94

Date Automobile Sold to Elmhurst - 5/9/94

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Please do not hesitate in contacting me should you require further information for the above automobiles. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Very truly yours,

DA ROSA AND MILLER

Robin R. Miller

(Invoices omitted.)