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Tons of info here. I’ll send you a PM with my email address later this evening
On the off-chance, has anyone had dealings with these guys? They have a number of 1960’s Mustangs which interest me. Thanks.
Tons of info here. I’ll send you a PM with my email address later this evening
My opinion (other may differ): I've been there twice. The cars were in poorer condition than descibed and prices are high. So: just another car trader imho.
Thanks guys. If you have other recommendations for mainland Europe classic car dealers, please feel free.👍
Well: more in general my recommendation would be to do a pre purchase inspection. I think that most dealers will sell a mix of quality which means that the will have the occasional superb car.
If I were on mainland Europe looking fir a classic car, I think Menno would be my first port of call!Originally Posted by Skyman
Thanks guys. If you have other recommendations for mainland Europe classic car dealers, please feel free.
And he is indeed.👍
If you are looking for some US muscle, then It be worth investigating dealers in the US (southern states, i.e Florida or Arizona) and either get something full restored or at least something which is rust free. The cars will be cheaper, however you obviously need to factor in shipping and tax.
There are also quite a few Dutch Classic car dealers like ERclassic https://www.erclassics.com/, but I am sure Menno can advise further.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
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[QUOTE]There are also quite a few Dutch Classic car dealers like ERclassic https://www.erclassics.com/, but I am sure Menno can advise further./QUOTE]
No. Stay away from them!
A lot of those big dealers are not the owner(s) of all cars they have on display. Up to 50% of the stock is a so-called 'consignation sale'. The seller (the big dealer in this case) has checked the car when it was brought in. And sometimes it is repaired. But always on a shoestring: the car owner doesn't want to invest too much - after all, he wants to get rid of the car. The big dealer doesn't want to invest too much because it is not his car and he doesn't give any form of warranty because "... it is a classic car and these can break down the moment you leave the forecourt, sir!" And the buyer agrees, because one of the charms of classic cars is the adventure and the sensation of driving with the idea of a breakdown in the back of your head!
I am not familiar with the US car scene. But I would suggest a private sale by an enthusiast or a real specialist who has done a lot of tinkering. You know the sort of people I mean. Let's say: when I want to buy an old Rolex and I have free choice, I wouldn't bother going to a vintage watch seller with bunches of watches on display including a few Rolex/Rolexii(?). I would go straight to our well-reputed forumite Mike Wood.
I will start asking around and I think that Andyg puts it right when he suggests a look to the West. Shipment isn't very expensive when you compare this with rectifying the 'faults' of the cars you can buy from the big dealers on the Continent.
When buying a classic, buy the car with as little problems as possible. Don't think: "I will repair that once it is in my garage!" Don't go 'Mike Brewer' on a car: don't go alone all by yourself. Take someone with you. Check a car on ramps - even when you have to make an appointment somewhere at a local garage. If the seller doesn't want to comply? Walk away. It is a buyers' market: there are other cars like the one you see. I personally don't believe the phrase 'don't buy the first car you see!' You can be lucky. Again, take someone with you.
Menno
EDIT: as an example of an interesting ad, this webpage of a Dutch Ford Mustang seller. (Use Google translate or interglot). A pretty honest ad at first sight. Naming the attention details of the car. But again, this is a consignment sale. The dealer wants you to check the car, discover a few faults and then the dealer suggests that you leave the car with him for repair. The sound of Pink Floyd's Money rings in both his ears: earning money for selling the car and luring in a new customer who wants the car repaired. Double whammy.
http://www.lekimportcars.nl/nl/voorr...stang-fastback
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