Pullicino Classics - what's the word?

[tracer.smart]

I am looking at a car a chap called John Pullicino is selling on behalf of a friend who is overseas.

Is John known to any of you for the right reasons, or do I need to be on my guard?

I am arranging to view at his house as his commercial premises are being refurbished - do any of you know what company name he trades under (I've heard Pullicino Classics) and where his commercial premises is located?

Thanks for your help -

[rubystone]

As I said earlier - I lost sight of him when he moved from his showroom in Wandsworth (Isn't it now Joe Macari's?). IIRC Karl Virdi bought his EB110 from John - I'm sure someone will confirm that on here. Didn't his brorther Mark pas away a couple of years ago.

A lot of interesting (and significant) Italian cars passed through their hands over the years, that's for sure.

[tracer.smart]

rubystone - many thanks, had clocked your reply on the Porsche forum and your note had prompted me to post here.

A search on this forum has confirmed his history in dealing with expensive and unusual cars which tallies with the discussion I had with him on the test drive and your view. As you point out he seems to have a long history in both dealling and racing in anything from humble porkers through to more unusal Lambo and Fezza exotica.

Whilst the RS you saw sounded poor, the car I saw looked like a very tidy example and my view is if, like you, I keep my eyes open then there should be no suprises.

I am interested in John's legitimacy as a trader however as he does not seem to have a website or business premises. I will check out Joe Macaris, and if any others have any additional information, that would be appreciated.

Edited by tracer.smart on Monday 21st May 11:50

[rubystone]

tracer.smart said:

rubystone - many thanks, had clocked your reply on the Porsche forum and your note had prompted me to post here.



A search on this forum has confirmed his history in dealing with expensive and unusual cars which tallies with the discussion I had with him on the test drive and your view. As you point out he seems to have a long history in both dealling and racing in anything from humble porkers through to more unusal Lambo and Fezza exotica.



Whilst the RS you saw sounded poor, the car I saw looked like a very tidy example and my view is if, like you, I keep my eyes open then there should be no suprises.



I am interested in John's legitimacy as a trader however as he does not seem to have a website or business premises. I will check out Joe Macaris, and if any others have any additional information, that would be appreciated.

Edited by tracer.smart on Monday 21st May 11:50

Pullicino Classics is registered at an address in City Road - not a place where you'd be able to squeeze even a Smart Car in! Google it and you'll see what I mean.

[XXVIII]

not that this makes any real difference to know, but I can confirm that Mark Pullicino died in a road accident during May 2005

[rubystone]

XXVIII said:

not that this makes any real difference to know, but I can confirm that Mark Pullicino died in a road accident during May 2005

Yeah, I thought I'd heard that - as you say, probably not germaine to this.

[badapple]

rubystone said:

XXVIII said:

not that this makes any real difference to know, but I can confirm that Mark Pullicino died in a road accident during May 2005

Yeah, I thought I'd heard that - as you say, probably not germaine to this.

Was this the guy who's cars got stolen?

[tracer.smart]

rubystone said:

Pullicino Classics is registered at an address in City Road

It also appears dissolved as of 2002:

www.ukdata.com/company-credit-reports/PULLICINO-CLASSICS-LTD.html

Whats the story there - finished off by the theft do you think badapple?

Point I want to get to is is there any reason why my mate should worry about completing a transaction with this guy, and so far there's nothing I have read that make me believe he's not legitimate. If however he confirms to me he is trading under Pullicino Classics however then I'm worried...

Edited by tracer.smart on Monday 21st May 13:17

[badapple]

tracer.smart said:

rubystone said:

Pullicino Classics is registered at an address in City Road

It also appears dissolved as of 2002:

www.ukdata.com/company-credit-reports/PULLICINO-CLASSICS-LTD.html

Whats the story there - finished off by the theft do you think badapple?

Point I want to get to is is there any reason why my mate should worry about completing a transaction with this guy, and so far there's nothing I have read that make me believe he's not legitimate. If however he confirms to me he is trading under Pullicino Classics however then I'm worried...

Edited by tracer.smart on Monday 21st May 13:17

ive no idea sorry mate, i know some of the porsche forum guys had dealt with him, because i posted a ruf a while ago which i was interested in

[graeme36s]

I had a mate who bought a 930 3.3 turbo from them back in 1994 that was cheap and he got what he paid for. NO Complaints. I have many other mates that have the highest regard for pullicino and I am fully aware of the dreadful accident and the circumstances envolved. In truth do your homework, have the car inspected and all will be well. I personally would not hesitate in buying a car from them once prudent precuations had been taken. Hope that this is of help, regards Graeme

[hunttheshunt]

I bought a few cars from John and Mark. On occasions they were a bit hard work, especially to get everything you were promised...documentation mainly, but I found them a pleasure to deal with mostly, and they always had interesting cars. They both seemed genuine car nuts! Vary sad about Mark!

Seem to remember hearing there was some hassle over a Bugatti...and the company was wound up (Dealshow TA Pullicino Classics) IIRC.

I'd buy from him again......wonder what happened to the 962 engined Kremer 930 he was getting.

[POORCARDEALER]

A friend of mine has bought several cars off them over the years and has nothing but praise to say