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05-21-2024, 5:12pm | #1 | ||||||
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For you guys who look at cars from classic car dealers
Here's what that pretty restomod on that classic car dealer website is really like.
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Nothing new here, I live in a central hotbed of classic car dealers/restorers and have done some PPI inspections for acquaintances. I've seen everything from faked cars, to half-ass restorations to poorly repaired or even dangerous cars. And the popular car auctions are just as bad:
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My C3 came from a classic car dealer at their Orlando location. Although they are reputable, I had some of my performance guys from my Miami location get it on a lift and give it a thorough examination. All was as advertised and I was well pleased.
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If I was the poor slob who bought that POS if they didnt refund my money, I would set the bitch on fire and drive it into their show room!
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These junk heap jalopies are probably shown by appointment only and stored behind locked gates
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As long as it wasn't Just Toys Classic Cars out of Orlando - as bad as some of the Sarasota area dealers are, these guys take the cake - I have my own personal story, a real zinger, about them....still chaps my azz. |
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That's why you always spend the extra money and have the vehicle professionally inspected before you purchase it
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I grew up with rusted old cars. Spent a small fortune fixing rust on my TBird. My next classic car, I might just built it from scratch using a Dynacon chassis.
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Reminds me of Visone Corvette in the 90's.
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This poor soul had just bought this fine example from Mecum and I met him at a car show and he asked me what I thought about it, his wife was sitting in the car so I tried not to embarrass him too much and just said, "...you should prob get that looked at". F*cking birdcage rot, car is prob a throwaway if there is too much of this mess:
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PPI's are worth it
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This guy sells some serious POS cars. Has been around since the 70's. Dont know how this A-hole stays in business...
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This issue is a reason I don't own the classic truck I would like. You really need to spend crazy money to get a good one. Or build/restore it yourself, And I do not have the skills.
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Found a nice one for you Lars https://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/i...ado-4x4-pickup |
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But if I'm spending 90 grand it would have to be a 67-72. |
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Loved my 78 C10...6 cyl 3 on the tree
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