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Kens 36

03-23-2023 @ 11:51 AM

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Why all the comments on a question that was asked over three years ago?

Steve Kennedy

03-23-2023 @ 11:14 AM

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Be sure to ask for a photo of either the chassis number or registration. Years ago there was someone offering a '36 for sale, but "Too Busy to find the chassis number", "working too many hours", other excuses. Find a local V8 member to go look at it.

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03-22-2023 @ 6:43 PM

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If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. I would be very suspicious of the fact that the vehicle is not available for inspection.

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03-22-2023 @ 12:41 PM

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In the last couple of years I have purchased two vehicles that were listed on line and sold one very expensive unit that I had listed on craigslist. Due to Covid I did not want to travel to look at the cars I bought, one in Ill and one in Denver.
I was very familar with both cars, a 53 Olds 88 and a 38 Buick special, having owned similar cars years ago. The Olds was being sold by a dealer in Ill., the Buick was being sold by a private party.
I had the sellers send me pix of specific areas of the vehicles with copies of the legal Doc's and tracing of the VIN's/Body numbers. I also required copies of any repair/service tickets that the sellers had.
I paid for the vehicles with a Bank Check from my bank, contacted Intercity Lines to have the cars picked up and delivered to me in CA.
I had several phone conversations with the sellers prior to pulling the trigger on the deals..
I would be very slow to deal with a broker, especially if you cant talk directly to the owner of the vehicle. To many fingers in the pie. i also would be reluctant to deal with escrow accounts, they are used extensively by off shore scam artists.

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03-21-2023 @ 5:56 PM

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I’m aware this answer comes a bit late, but for I’d like to share my ideas. It's always good to be cautious when making big purchases like this, but it sounds like you've done your research and found a trustworthy option. Hopefully, others who have used the service can chime in and share their experiences too. I recently came across a reputable auto transport dispatch company. They specialize in transporting cars and have a solid track record of reliable and safe deliveries. I recommend doing thorough research, as the dispatching process is essential for the safe delivery of your vehicle.

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08-16-2021 @ 12:28 PM

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I did. My current car was bought from a dealership in Germany. To be honest, if you are thinking of buying a car from an online dealership, I will totally recommend you to do that because it's cheaper than buying it from your local car dealership. Still, the only disadvantage is that you will have to find a way to ship it to you. But I was lucky that the guys from Tiger Containers Fremantle helped me a lot with this problem. By the way, if there is something else I can help you with, feel free to text me.

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08-13-2021 @ 9:59 AM

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Sofomon, your post is very confusing. First you bought it online, then at an auction. Then you had it shipped and said you picked it up. ?????

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08-11-2021 @ 11:32 PM

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I recently bought a car online. It was an old Ford Bronco. I think the loan company took it away from the owner because the owner was putting it up for collateral. I checked the license plate history of the car, and it was practically like new. The owner probably rarely used it. I bought this car back at the auction. They offered to come pick it up or to use car shipping quotes. I didn't go get it because the auction was 2,000 miles away from my house. It was possible to track the driver via GPS. I even knew when he stopped to sleep. My car was delivered to my house, it was less than 2 days in transit.

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07-26-2021 @ 12:11 PM

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Try to buy from a Club member, if you can. All of the scammers out there make selling or buying a car a dangerous pursuit these days for any buyer or seller. My '47 convertible has been for sale for several months, and I know first hand how, even locally, it is. Any Club member interested can contact me via message box.

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