I am currently involved in litigation…
I am currently involved in litigation with ECD regarding a Project Kahn / Chelsea Truck Company build that has been one of the worst automotive experiences I have ever encountered.
The vehicle was marketed, represented, and sold as a collaboration backed by ECD, Project Kahn, and Chelsea Truck Company. The truck is covered with CTC branding and emblems, yet when serious problems arose, responsibility was quickly denied and redirected.
The quality of the workmanship and parts has been shockingly poor. I have owned and commissioned numerous custom and high-end vehicle builds over the years, and I have never experienced anything remotely close to this situation. The truck has suffered repeated failures, to the point that I no longer consider it safe to drive. One exterior component detached while driving, flipped onto the windshield, and shattered it. At this point, I have legitimate concerns that additional components could separate from the vehicle and potentially cause injury to someone or create a serious accident.
The vehicle has now sat undrivable for months while the parties involved continue to avoid meaningful resolution. Rather than standing behind the product they sold, ECD offered to repurchase the truck through installment payments spread over more than a year. That proposal raised significant concerns regarding the company's financial condition and ability to address its obligations.
Equally disappointing has been the response from Project Kahn. Instead of demonstrating the level of customer support and accountability one would expect from a premium international brand, the communications have been defensive and unproductive. Despite the extensive marketing materials, brochures, and sales presentations highlighting the relationship between these companies, there has been little effort to take ownership of the situation or provide a practical resolution.
To make matters worse, ECD retained legal counsel, yet meaningful progress has stalled. Communications between counsel have gone unanswered, and it appears the strategy is simply to delay the process while the vehicle sits unused and continues to depreciate. As a result, this matter may remain unresolved until a court ultimately decides it years from now.
Based on my experience, anyone considering doing business with ECD, Project Kahn, or Chelsea Truck Company should perform extensive due diligence and carefully evaluate the risks before proceeding.
