‘Lemon’ Photo Presents a One-Sided Picture

The photograph of five bright yellow lemons in front of a $1.7-million Mercedes roadster on the showroom floor at Grand Prix Motors must strike a sour note at Mercedes-Benz USA (“Rare Roadster Hugs the Road, for Good,” June 15).

This staged photo op was clearly designed to benefit the allegedly wronged dealership. Your coverage may buy the plaintiffs something litigation could not accomplish: a quick settlement from Mercedes to avoid further public indignation.

Oh, by the way: Where was the picture of sour grapes in front of the dealership that bought a race car, thinking it would come with a passenger-car warranty?

William J. Goldman

Palos Verdes Estates