barn find
22-11-2009 | 01:06 PM
#81
Good luck but I'm betting you will never buy that car for 5k
MOT's are only required once a year !
22-11-2009 | 01:33 PM
#83
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From: norfolk
no i think hes cool to have knocked no asnwer to had a peep, no intensions or stealing and was straight up
ive knocked up hundreds and bought most of them, they dont get sold cos the opportunity doesnt arrive or you get a load of fuckwits turn up with a quid
ive had 2 rst's in a warehouse for 5 years, sold em both this month, if i'd been asked before i'd have sold them then too
22-11-2009 | 03:01 PM
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From: Suffolk
You have to knock and be cheeky, i did to a guy that had a Capri sat on his drive for about 7yrs, apparently had loads of people ask "you wanna sell that old Capri mate?" but in his words "they were just muppets with no idea!", i did a bit of research on the car (could see the front plate) and then knocked on the door. Cos of this and talking to the bloke in a polite and pleasant manner, i now have a genuine 280 Brooklands sat in my garage needing a full resto all for the grand sum of Ł800. 
22-11-2009 | 03:09 PM
#87
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From: Manchestoh
That looks too clean and tidy to be a find thats been hidden away.
22-11-2009 | 03:18 PM
#89
22-11-2009 | 03:42 PM
#91
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not rely dont ask done get mate
22-11-2009 | 04:04 PM
#93
have you seen the prices that original lhd m3's are fetching??
same with lotus omegas they are doing big deutchmarks in germany,you used to be able to buy left hooker omegas in the ukfor about 8 grand gbp now they are more like 20k euros for a entry level one in europe.
and to prove my point heres 2 i found
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...&pageNumber=10
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...&pageNumber=10
same with lotus omegas they are doing big deutchmarks in germany,you used to be able to buy left hooker omegas in the ukfor about 8 grand gbp now they are more like 20k euros for a entry level one in europe.
and to prove my point heres 2 i found
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...&pageNumber=10
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...&pageNumber=10
22-11-2009 | 04:09 PM
#94
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it would piss me off if a knew but he said its on a main road, truth of the matter is its happened and there are loads of people that do that sort of thing all the time
22-11-2009 | 04:54 PM
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22-11-2009 | 07:43 PM
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It maybe that they got a bit spooked by you Jacko if you are as you say a rough looking fooker.
They may not have wanted you snooping about. I know if someone knocked my door and looked a bit rough, asking to buy stuff that was hidden away, I would want them gone asap.
Maybe write a nice letter explaining that you love your fords, and restore them, and would jump at the chance to bring another one to it's former glory rather than it be sat tucked away.
Explain that you think it must have been a bit of a shock for you to have just knocked the door and put them on the spot, then offer your details - workshop details for them to check you out and see you are legit.
Finally tell them that you would give them a fair price and would have the car removed with the minimum of fuss and if they wanted, see the car when finished.
Maybe end it by saying you will call round in a weeks time to see if they have changed their mind, but if they would prefer you not to, to just give you a quick call and you will not pester them any further.
This gives you a chance to show them your genuine, gives you a lead back in to speak to them again, and plants the seed of a sale in their mind.
They may not have wanted you snooping about. I know if someone knocked my door and looked a bit rough, asking to buy stuff that was hidden away, I would want them gone asap.
Maybe write a nice letter explaining that you love your fords, and restore them, and would jump at the chance to bring another one to it's former glory rather than it be sat tucked away.
Explain that you think it must have been a bit of a shock for you to have just knocked the door and put them on the spot, then offer your details - workshop details for them to check you out and see you are legit.
Finally tell them that you would give them a fair price and would have the car removed with the minimum of fuss and if they wanted, see the car when finished.
Maybe end it by saying you will call round in a weeks time to see if they have changed their mind, but if they would prefer you not to, to just give you a quick call and you will not pester them any further.
This gives you a chance to show them your genuine, gives you a lead back in to speak to them again, and plants the seed of a sale in their mind.
22-11-2009 | 09:08 PM
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all i got told was it was an old escort and the garage doors where directly on the main road i just wanted to know cos i was curious iv lived 2 streets away from it for most of my life and didnt even know curiosity got the better of me to be fair i didnt even beleve it would be there
22-11-2009 | 09:13 PM
#100
been told the carlton is more sort after than omega seems to good to be true 5k but that was what was discussed should find out this weekend think i'll find what ever he wants for it as i know it is mint through and through last time it was driven was to move it to currant location by a friend and he says its spot on checked it over found small leak on petrol pipe and the leather needs a good clean!!!!
23-11-2009 | 11:52 AM
#101
It maybe that they got a bit spooked by you Jacko if you are as you say a rough looking fooker.
They may not have wanted you snooping about. I know if someone knocked my door and looked a bit rough, asking to buy stuff that was hidden away, I would want them gone asap.
Maybe write a nice letter explaining that you love your fords, and restore them, and would jump at the chance to bring another one to it's former glory rather than it be sat tucked away.
Explain that you think it must have been a bit of a shock for you to have just knocked the door and put them on the spot, then offer your details - workshop details for them to check you out and see you are legit.
Finally tell them that you would give them a fair price and would have the car removed with the minimum of fuss and if they wanted, see the car when finished.
Maybe end it by saying you will call round in a weeks time to see if they have changed their mind, but if they would prefer you not to, to just give you a quick call and you will not pester them any further.
This gives you a chance to show them your genuine, gives you a lead back in to speak to them again, and plants the seed of a sale in their mind.
They may not have wanted you snooping about. I know if someone knocked my door and looked a bit rough, asking to buy stuff that was hidden away, I would want them gone asap.
Maybe write a nice letter explaining that you love your fords, and restore them, and would jump at the chance to bring another one to it's former glory rather than it be sat tucked away.
Explain that you think it must have been a bit of a shock for you to have just knocked the door and put them on the spot, then offer your details - workshop details for them to check you out and see you are legit.
Finally tell them that you would give them a fair price and would have the car removed with the minimum of fuss and if they wanted, see the car when finished.
Maybe end it by saying you will call round in a weeks time to see if they have changed their mind, but if they would prefer you not to, to just give you a quick call and you will not pester them any further.
This gives you a chance to show them your genuine, gives you a lead back in to speak to them again, and plants the seed of a sale in their mind.
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