Just paid 101,000 yen for a Fake Dirt Shark on Jauce

The decals look right for sure. The fastback stays and tig welding aren't what I associate with them is all.
Have to admit I've never seen a Dirt Shark in person. All of the Landsharks I've laid eyes on or rode were road bikes, some of which were lugged. Bike has not left Japan yet, but supposedly its packed and will ship next week. So the waiting game continues.
 
I just had a nice chat on the phone with Mr. Slawta himself. Story goes he went to Japan in 87, brought a few bike frames to try and make a deal with the company that was making ParkPre. They couldn't get a deal done but the Japanese company copied John's bikes and sold them as Landsharks knowing John was too small and did not have the capital to take them to court and stop it. Son of Ah......
 
So it's definitely not a real 'shark then? :( Or is there a chance still? Also, whether legit or otherwise that paint job is a beauty & don't think hydrodipping was a thing that far back...
 
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