How to sell a classic car.
Author
Discussion

Brompty

Original Poster:

153 posts

174 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
quotequote all
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

26,608 posts

190 months

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

alpinemauve

352 posts

185 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
quotequote all
Shoking

Brompty

Original Poster:

153 posts

174 months

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

Qcarchoo

471 posts

223 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
quotequote all
As driven by Nicky Louder

restoman

1,012 posts

238 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
quotequote all
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

240 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
quotequote all
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

13,188 posts

243 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
quotequote all
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

1,012 posts

238 months

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

Oh well, never mind.

Qcarchoo

471 posts

223 months

Monday 17th February 2014
quotequote all
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

1,323 posts

233 months

Monday 17th February 2014
quotequote all
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.