How to sell a classic car.
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Brompty

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153 posts

173 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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Often, people selling classic cars write an excellent advert as they have owned the car for years; have a huge history folder detailing all the money spent; and in many cases actually want to attract a 'suitable' buyer who will then go on lavish more care on the car.

Sometimes though you come across a cracker like this:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C474230

A rear project indeed. It's not often an individual can write so little and make as many mistakes. Even beginning with a picture of a similar car obviously broken down is an inspired choice.


BritishRacinGrin

26,488 posts

189 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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I agree with the add, it is very reare and deserves to be brung bk to its glorry.

alpinemauve

352 posts

184 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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Shoking

Brompty

Original Poster:

153 posts

173 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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Are their anny others out their? Please post your faves.

Qcarchoo

471 posts

222 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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As driven by Nicky Louder

restoman

1,011 posts

237 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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This sort of thread really annoys me - perhaps the guy hasn't had as good an education as you, perhaps he has dyslexia, perhaps he has other issues / learning difficulties.

Tell me, if he was a cripple or physically disabled, would you mock him in the same way?

52classic

2,638 posts

239 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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Strangely the advertiser has managed to communicate exactly what's on offer though.

Maybe seeing an ad like that stirs the bargain hunter in us...... There's just a chance that the seller is as dim as his copywriting skills suggest!

lowdrag

13,183 posts

242 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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restoman said:
This sort of thread really annoys me - perhaps the guy hasn't had as good an education as you, perhaps he has dyslexia, perhaps he has other issues / learning difficulties.

Tell me, if he was a cripple or physically disabled, would you mock him in the same way?
Does dyslexia make you see everything upside down? Or maybe it's my computer showing the photos that way. Education is available to all - should you wish it. He certainly is either extremely clever or extremely dysfunctional, that's clear. I have a dyslexic friend by the way who is a multi-millionaire and the owner - and driver - of some extremely well-known race cars. Either way, the car in question isn't worth the price in my opinion.

restoman

1,011 posts

237 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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I guess that's a cheap pop at me for comments I made on another thread . . .

Oh well, never mind.

Qcarchoo

471 posts

222 months

Monday 17th February 2014
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If you look at the other adverts you'll see that he is selling another, fully restored car. Judging by his name, English his not his first language.

austin

1,322 posts

232 months

Monday 17th February 2014
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It's a tactic I've seen before to get an advert well noticed and talked about / shared etc. Seems to have worked on this occasion.