Evan,
I admire lawyers like you who are careful to get every nut, bolt, and screw correct. I truly do. That's why you pay for good counsel. I have used good lawyers and they are invaluable. I've also had the unfortunate experience of running into a few (well, more than a few) bad ones. The ones who nail down all the details are invaluable.
Alas, I doubt (but don't know) bolt counters are the target clientele. I'm sure they will personally work out the details to everyone's satisfaction and then go from there.
Bill's word is gold. I have done, and continue to do, large deals on nothing more than a phone call or a handshake.
David
ps. Bill painted the car the proper/original color (which I personally don't like but was right in this instance). Perhaps I wasn't clear in my post. It's Mike who alters colors when customers request it.
EDIT!
I just got off the phone with the guys at DenBeste and they confirmed we did NOT make the car in the press release. The car we made hasn't been painted yet.