[limejudge69]

Seems The Boss didn't quite live up to his agreement over using a 1968 GTO on his album cover.
https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2023/12/...s-in-suit.html

[Scarebird]

It does not sound like Mr. Billotti got a contract for further use of the car's image.

He did get a check for $450 for the album cover shoot.

I wonder what PY's favorite NJ attorney has to say about this?

[mgarblik]

Maybe it's because it didn't have "a 396 with fuelie heads:" under the hood.

[geeteeohguy]

I can't stand Bruce Springsteen.

[nas t eh]

I like a lot of Springsteens music, but I think this is disgusting behaviour on his part.

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by geeteeohguy

I can't stand Bruce Springsteen.

X2....

Surprised Springsteen doesn't have a personal car that could have been used.

[misterp266]

My take.

Springsteen is an a$$.

Billotti made the mistake of allowing photos to be taken before having a signed contract.

I’d be suing the hospital where he died having C@*!} . . . . . .that’s the real tragedy.

Trust no one!

My guess is that Springsteen will settle to keep his image in the eyes of those who worship him. It’s not like he can’t afford it.

[ANDYA]

I met Louie Billotti on several occasions. Very, very nice guy. Originally born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to Jersey. He grew up not to far away from Nunzi’s shop. I’m told as a teenager he spent some time hanging around the shop. He purchased his 68 GTO brand new and from day one Nunzi is the only person to work on the car. I saw the car years ago and it was low miles and original paint. The car is a true survivor and in immaculate condition. Louie was a true car guy and would help organize a track rental at Atco for all his car friends. I literally found out about his passing yesterday while listening to the local news on the radio. RIP Louie, the Brooklyn Pontiac guys will miss you!

The amazing thing is that they only paid him $450 for the shoot. About 10 years ago a friend of mine was paid $700 for the one day use of his 66 Cutlass convertible for a movie shoot. In the end the movie was cancelled and never released.

Another friend of mine owns the 68 Grand Prix that was used in the movie “Goodfellas”. I don’t know what he was paid but he did say he was sorry he let them use the car. The scene where they hosed down the trunk was real. They soaked the trunk, wet the entire back seat and ruined the package tray. They also returned the car to him with scratches in the paint.

[694.1]

I'd be thrilled just to have my car used.
(And not hosed)

[burd]

What a Jack ass, never liked can’t singstein

[jhein]

Don't care for his music, or anything else about him.

[NeighborsComplaint]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

Maybe it's because it didn't have "a 396 with fuelie heads:" under the hood.

LOL. Springsteen and his hype machine made and continues to make a lot of money about things he never experienced but leeched from others around him.

[geeteeohguy]

Originally Posted by ANDYA

I met Louie Billotti on several occasions. Very, very nice guy. Originally born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to Jersey. He grew up not to far away from Nunzi’s shop. I’m told as a teenager he spent some time hanging around the shop. He purchased his 68 GTO brand new and from day one Nunzi is the only person to work on the car. I saw the car years ago and it was low miles and original paint. The car is a true survivor and in immaculate condition. Louie was a true car guy and would help organize a track rental at Atco for all his car friends. I literally found out about his passing yesterday while listening to the local news on the radio. RIP Louie, the Brooklyn Pontiac guys will miss you!

The amazing thing is that they only paid him $450 for the shoot. About 10 years ago a friend of mine was paid $700 for the one day use of his 66 Cutlass convertible for a movie shoot. In the end the movie was cancelled and never released.

Another friend of mine owns the 68 Grand Prix that was used in the movie “Goodfellas”. I don’t know what he was paid but he did say he was sorry he let them use the car. The scene where they hosed down the trunk was real. They soaked the trunk, wet the entire back seat and ruined the package tray. They also returned the car to him with scratches in the paint.

Most actors have zero respect for other people's property. But some do. You can always tell a car guy or considerate actor by the way they close the car door. Never slam it. James Garner was one of those guys, and Jason Lee is another one. Most guys I know who rented their classic out got it back damaged.

[Tenney]

Not common to assign residual income to a prop, even a really cool one. Ordinarily a one-time negotiated fee. Guessing production would've moved on to another car, unless there was something unique about this one (it is cool!) that would merit a more "complicated" rights scenario ...?

[starlightblack]

I am a long-time fan and I bought a tour shirt in Detroit, featuring this GTO, before the concert. This is very disappointing to hear. But to think that Springsteen has any idea of what was told to Mr. Billotti about the legal usage of his car and the contract details is ludicrous. He pays other people a lot of $$$ to handle that BS. I am sure all will be made right once Springsteen himself is made aware of it.

He has done a lot to piss me off the last few years, no doubt, but I will bet my fuelie heads he pays up to the Billotti family now that he knows.

[KS circutguy]

I'll let you know how to ship to Vancouver,WA.