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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 24, 2000
DEALER AUTO RECEIVABLES CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-32802 36-4347972
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
230 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 456-1250
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
In connection with the issuance by Dealer Auto Receivables Owner Trust
2000-1 (the "Trust") of Asset Backed Securities pursuant to the Prospectus dated
August 8, 2000 and the Prospectus Supplement dated August 17, 2000 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to its Rule 424(b)(2), Dealer
Auto Receivables Corp. ("DARC") is filing the exhibits listed below to this
Current Report on Form 8-K which are incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements: None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: None.
(c) Exhibits:
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EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT
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4.1 Conformed copy of the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated as
of August 24, 2000 between DARC and Chase Manhattan Bank USA
National Association (the "Owner Trustee")
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4.2 Conformed copy of the Indenture dated as of August 24,
2000 between the Trust and The Bank of New York (the
"Indenture Trustee")
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8.1 Opinion of Winston & Strawn with respect to tax matters
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10.1 Conformed copy of the Transfer and Sale Agreement dated as of
August 24, 2000 by and between Premier Auto Finance, L.P. and DARC
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10.2 Conformed copy of the Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of
August 24, 2000 by and among the Trust, DARC, Premier Auto Finance,
Inc. ("Premier") and the Indenture Trustee
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10.3 Conformed copy of the Administration Agreement dated as of August
24, 2000 by and among the Trust, Premier, DARC and the Indenture
Trustee
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10.4 Conformed copy of the Performance Guarantee dated as of August 24,
2000 by and between Virginia Surety Companay, Inc. and the Trust
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23.1 Consent of Winston & Strawn
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DEALER AUTO RECEIVABLES CORP.
By: /s/ William J. Sparer
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William J. Sparer
Secretary and Vice President
September 1, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT
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4.1 Conformed copy of the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated as
of August 24, 2000 between DARC and Chase Manhattan Bank USA
National Association (the "Owner Trustee")
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4.2 Conformed copy of the Indenture dated as of August 24,
2000 between the Trust and The Bank of New York (the
"Indenture Trustee")
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8.1 Opinion of Winston & Strawn with respect to tax matters
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10.1 Conformed copy of the Transfer and Sale Agreement dated as of
August 24, 2000 by and between Premier Auto Finance, L.P. and DARC
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10.2 Conformed copy of the Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of
August 24, 2000 by and among the Trust, DARC, Premier Auto Finance,
Inc. ("Premier") and the Indenture Trustee
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10.3 Conformed copy of the Administration Agreement dated as of August
24, 2000 by and among the Trust, Premier, DARC and the Indenture
Trustee
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10.4 Conformed copy of the Performance Guarantee dated as of August 24,
2000 by and between Virginia Surety Companay, Inc. and the Trust
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23.1 Consent of Winston & Strawn
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