NCRS Name and Logo

[Keith B.]

In the most recent Restorer magazine Jeff Cook mentioned that there are people using of the NCRS name and logo without first getting permission from the NCRS. I totally agree with Jeff that no company should be suggesting their products are NCRS approved. I am thinking of selling my 67 and want to list the car noting it is a "National NCRS Top Flight" and "Bloomington Gold" certified car. Do I need permission to note these in any ad? I have seen it listed by many Corvette dealers around the country. I worked hard and I am proud to note the cars accomplishments. I believe it helps to separate it from the pack of non certified cars and to justify potential differences in the selling price.

Keith Burmeister

[Joe R.]

Re: NCRS Name and Logo

Hi Keith:

I have always objected to the phrase "NCRS certified" that often appears in descriptions of cars for sale. To my knowledge, the NCRS does not "certify" cars at all. The Top Flight award simply represents the assessment of a particular group of volunteer judges at a particular point in time.

On the other hand, if your car has earned a Top Flight award at a particular NCRS event, I think it reasonable and appropriate to state exactly that in a description of the car. In that case you would simply be making a statement of fact.

[James B.]

Re: NCRS Name and Logo

Since this topic is currently being discussed, is there a specific person to contact for such requests?

Regards,

Jim Brady III
1959 Corvette Registry, Webmaster

http://www.59registry.com

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