Lets see a picture of your classic(s)
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Trevatanus said:
Am I likely to have seem that around Basingstoke? Looks familiar, definitely seem one in the colour, was a couple of years ago now though.
If it was a couple of years ago it was prior to my ownership.Still unlikely though as it led a sheltered life in the North East for the first 44 years of it's existence.
SilverWraith said:
Proud of my old girl who was, once again, honoured to be awarded Most Elegant in Class at the RREC annual rally at the weekend. Got this shot of her in front of Burghley House which was our backdrop for the rally.
Out of interest what the ground like? We're going there on Sunday with the Astons and I wondered if it was damp/wet/muddy? Looks pretty good in that picture. 
Dr Interceptor said:
Love the yellow Beetle above What paperwork issues did you have?
The seller was a trader and despite this, didn't have the correct paperwork to physically sell it on (no idea why). Fortunately I had a friend in the States who dealt with it on my behalf as otherwise it wouldn't have happened. What paperwork issues did you have?The VW had stood for 20 years and it had to be dragged to the DMV for proof it existed etc and once the cash for title transaction was completed, it should have been immediately exportable. However ..... he had to send the paperwork back to the seller to jump through the correct hoops as he had signed everything in the wrong places (he did this twice).
Despite chasing multiple times, this guy had no idea what he was doing. No idea why as he sells RVs for a living.
To cut a long story short, my buddy had to register the car to himself and then sell it on to me as I was getting nowhere fast.
It took just over 110 days end to end.
I've purchased vehicles from the US before and this one ...... was a long haul!
devs said:
The seller was a trader and despite this, didn't have the correct paperwork to physically sell it on (no idea why). Fortunately I had a friend in the States who dealt with it on my behalf as otherwise it wouldn't have happened.
The VW had stood for 20 years and it had to be dragged to the DMV for proof it existed etc and once the cash for title transaction was completed, it should have been immediately exportable. However ..... he had to send the paperwork back to the seller to jump through the correct hoops as he had signed everything in the wrong places (he did this twice).
Despite chasing multiple times, this guy had no idea what he was doing. No idea why as he sells RVs for a living.
To cut a long story short, my buddy had to register the car to himself and then sell it on to me as I was getting nowhere fast.
It took just over 110 days end to end.
I've purchased vehicles from the US before and this one ...... was a long haul!
Sounds a nightmare... But having dealt with buying cars in the US before, I'm not surprised!The VW had stood for 20 years and it had to be dragged to the DMV for proof it existed etc and once the cash for title transaction was completed, it should have been immediately exportable. However ..... he had to send the paperwork back to the seller to jump through the correct hoops as he had signed everything in the wrong places (he did this twice).
Despite chasing multiple times, this guy had no idea what he was doing. No idea why as he sells RVs for a living.
To cut a long story short, my buddy had to register the car to himself and then sell it on to me as I was getting nowhere fast.
It took just over 110 days end to end.
I've purchased vehicles from the US before and this one ...... was a long haul!
The car looks great though... Take it being a dry state car its pretty solid?
I believe its been in California since 58 and the condition would appear to support this. It needs it's reinforcement rails replaced as they're corroded, however, aside from the rails, it appears to be very solid.
I've only had it a few days, so the investigation begins this weekend.
The cobwebs in the engine bay and the gunk in the fuel tank suggest it hasn't been run for a long long time!
I've only had it a few days, so the investigation begins this weekend.
The cobwebs in the engine bay and the gunk in the fuel tank suggest it hasn't been run for a long long time!
I'm sure there will be some remarks "that's not a classic"
This has been in hibernation for the last five years, storage has not been kind to the paintwork. My brother has kindly dragged it out and got it running and mot'd for me and I drove it back from West Wales today. (The last time I drove it was when I took it down there.)
It drives really nicely, but I find it an ordeal to get in and out with the hood up so I think it will have to go. I think the poor thing has now spent more of its life laid up than being used, still that's probably why it has survived.
This has been in hibernation for the last five years, storage has not been kind to the paintwork. My brother has kindly dragged it out and got it running and mot'd for me and I drove it back from West Wales today. (The last time I drove it was when I took it down there.)
It drives really nicely, but I find it an ordeal to get in and out with the hood up so I think it will have to go. I think the poor thing has now spent more of its life laid up than being used, still that's probably why it has survived.
FailHere said:
I'm sure there will be some remarks "that's not a classic"
This has been in hibernation for the last five years, storage has not been kind to the paintwork. My brother has kindly dragged it out and got it running and mot'd for me and I drove it back from West Wales today. (The last time I drove it was when I took it down there.)
It drives really nicely, but I find it an ordeal to get in and out with the hood up so I think it will have to go. I think the poor thing has now spent more of its life laid up than being used, still that's probably why it has survived.
That's a nice Bentley in the background.This has been in hibernation for the last five years, storage has not been kind to the paintwork. My brother has kindly dragged it out and got it running and mot'd for me and I drove it back from West Wales today. (The last time I drove it was when I took it down there.)
It drives really nicely, but I find it an ordeal to get in and out with the hood up so I think it will have to go. I think the poor thing has now spent more of its life laid up than being used, still that's probably why it has survived.
FailHere said:
I'm sure there will be some remarks "that's not a classic"
This has been in hibernation for the last five years, storage has not been kind to the paintwork. My brother has kindly dragged it out and got it running and mot'd for me and I drove it back from West Wales today. (The last time I drove it was when I took it down there.)
It drives really nicely, but I find it an ordeal to get in and out with the hood up so I think it will have to go. I think the poor thing has now spent more of its life laid up than being used, still that's probably why it has survived.
I think they were in the doldrums for many years..ironically coupes are probably more sought after than the convertibles these days since they can be made into very competent race cars!!This has been in hibernation for the last five years, storage has not been kind to the paintwork. My brother has kindly dragged it out and got it running and mot'd for me and I drove it back from West Wales today. (The last time I drove it was when I took it down there.)
It drives really nicely, but I find it an ordeal to get in and out with the hood up so I think it will have to go. I think the poor thing has now spent more of its life laid up than being used, still that's probably why it has survived.
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