{"title":"Mercedes-Benz 300 SL AU-32014","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"research-website-fee","title":"STEP 0, 1, 2 - RESEARCH, WEBSITE, AND HISTORY CERTIFICATIONS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO JOIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation, Participation Procedures, Participation Fees, Our Services\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo include a car among the AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES, it is necessary to commission a detailed historical research on the vehicle.\u003cbr\u003eThis task also entails adhering to the MANIFESTO of AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical research is our \"core activity,\" the pivot and foundation upon which we have built and continue to develop tools to share and enhance the knowledge acquired.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe research begins with the material provided by the client and aims to reconstruct both the distant and more recent history of the car.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Research and Consulting Services:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEP 0 - to be done by the owner or their representative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is crucial for the start of the research that the owner makes all documentation regarding the vehicle available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor example:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent registration and\/or ownership documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList of previously known license plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList of previously known owners and any supporting documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList of participation in events (exhibitions, races, concours, known historical events).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertifications (from manufacturers, FIVA, FIA, Brand Registries, and others).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrespondence, invoices for work, miscellaneous documentation, or simple notes that can help identify the vehicle over time and define its historical continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopies of any press review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList of books where the vehicle is mentioned or published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent photographs of the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographs of the chassis number, engine number, and all other identifying numbers on the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographs of the vehicle at the time of purchase\/discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographs of any restorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographs from events (indicating ownership of rights or copyright).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage photographs (including images of the backs of original photos to identify the source archive or other notes\/information, indicating ownership of rights or copyright).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographs of personal use of the vehicle that might help identify the vehicle over time and define its historical continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther: Any document\/photo\/video\/item belonging to a recent\/past owner, a driver or recent\/past user that can be useful in identifying the vehicle over time and defining its historical continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote: All the above documentation must be provided in digital format in the highest quality possible.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEP 1 – HISTORICAL RESEARCH; 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some have a well-documented history, while others’ history is yet to be verified or even discovered; thus, research times vary depending on the state of knowledge about each individual vehicle. Timelines also depend on the responsiveness of the archives, which can be more or less organized and\/or digitized, and on the availability of people who can provide relevant information, as well as on the validation of the information found.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt the end of the initial research phase, a validated history of the specimen will be sent, and its acceptance or rejection to be counted among AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES will be communicated, at the sole discretion of AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAcceptance of the vehicle among the AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES includes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea) HISTORICAL RESEARCH:\u003c\/strong\u003e From step 1 of our research, a detailed initial report is drafted for the potential purchase, non-binding, of historical materials found (historical and other photographs, vehicle documents, documents on previous owners, event documents, possible certifications, books where the car is mentioned or published) that would enrich the documentation, conferring further historical- collectible value to the vehicle. For photographs owned by the owner, web rights acquisition is proposed. Each reference in the report has a unit price. The client may choose to purchase the references individually where possible. For research that yields many references, AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES is available to assist the client in selecting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eb)  WEBSITE:\u003c\/strong\u003e A website is created for the vehicle, containing all available information, including: technical data, list of past owners, list of all events the vehicle has participated in, vintage photographs, pre- restoration photographs, post-restoration photographs, event photographs, studio photographs, links to videos, bibliography. Everything the client purchases is published, along with any material provided by the client with rights (any unpurchased material is published blurred\/pixelated). The website transparently displays the chassis and engine numbers of the vehicle, to protect the identity of the vehicle, its history, its historical continuity; to promote the development of research and discourage the creation of replicas. The website is published by default as a private, anonymous collection; however, if desired, the owner may choose to use it to promote their museum or collection, an option that can be easily organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ec)  AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES DECLARATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e The document declares the inclusion of the vehicle among the AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES and its proven historicity and provenance. 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AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES is the only research institute with certified methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ee) BEACON: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe vehicles listed among the AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES tell their story, transmitting their past through the future, thanks to the beacon: a small transmitter that can be hidden anywhere on the vehicle and works with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technology; simply approach the vehicle to receive information directly on your smartphone or tablet. Note: it is not a GPS device. How it works: seeing our sticker with the Bluetooth symbol on a car, turn on our APP, activate the Bluetooth connection, and the device will receive the link to the vehicle's website, to discover its story. It is an application of the “Internet of Things”, where technology meets culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ef)  AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES APP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always available and updated, it allows you to renew the story of your car during participation in new events. It is also possible to use it to navigate websites via beacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nShould the car unfortunately turn out not to be authentic and not eligible to be listed among the AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES, the base fee will not be refunded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eExtra services:\u003cbr\u003eIn the event that the client does not have scanned material, we are available to make copies from the originals (subject to a separate estimate).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTEP 2 – WEBSITE PUBLICATION, DOSSIER, AND CONTINUATION OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eh)  WEBSITE.\u003c\/strong\u003e At this stage, the online publication of the car’s website is an essential tool, as it helps us find information\/contacts among enthusiasts who regularly follow our various projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ei)  BLUE BOX DOSSIER.\u003c\/strong\u003e Following historical research, the material purchased by the client is organized and collected; a dossier named \"Blue Box\" is created and sent to the client. When the client sends copies of their documents, photos, etc., we handle the research, and it is up to the client to integrate their originals with our findings into the dossier. If, on the other hand, the client sends original documents, photos, etc., we classify these items, integrating them directly with our research findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ej)  CONTINUATION OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH. \u003c\/strong\u003eHistorical research never truly ends. Thanks to the ongoing digitization of historical archives and the development of new technologies, including AI, we are able to uncover previously undiscovered news, information, and photographs. This is why we recommend going on with the \"CONTINUATION OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH.\" Historical research requires a considerable number of man-hours, exceeding the cost covered by the base fee. Our work is supported by a fixed fee—the \"base fee\"—and a variable fee, represented by the economic value of the reports on materials found, such as the first report from step 1 (photographs and documents not owned by the client). To continue historical research, the client is expected to purchase, approximately, no less than 40% of the reports proposed from time to time. This fee supports our activities and represents an appreciation for the work done by our team. Therefore, our efforts will be streamlined so that our commitment to presenting new elements (documentation, photographs, press reviews, and related material) is proportional to the client's interest in further purchases. 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