#1 My new OTS
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:28 am
I mentioned some while ago that I have sold my 2+2 and was searching for an OTS.
My preference was to source from the US since these seemed better value and hopefully, if I chose well rust free.
I spent some time searching adverts on Autozin, Bring a Trailer, Ebay, Hemmings etc. Some of the cars were to good to be true with immaculate condition and incredible low prices. Once I mentioned that I planned to visit and see the car then these sellers disappeared. How about a 6000 mile, 1 owner car for 14000 usd !
Finally I spotted a car in Southern California which looked to suit the bill. 2 owners, who new each other, 55k miles , desert climate etc. So following much email conversation with the seller and FaceTime chats off we went for a holiday in SoCal.
The seller was as cautious of scammers as I and it took some while to convince him that I was a genuine buyer.
I saw the car on Hemmings in late August and we went out in October with various reasons for the time delays.
On reaching the sellers house it was clear that this guy was straight and the car seemed good, just as described - a few paint issues to sort, RHD conversion etc.
After an extensive look the car seemed rust free and never painted.
The deal was done and now the car is on its way. I chose a shipping company local to me and opted to have the car in its own container. Shipping is a painful wait. The car was picked up on the 24th October and will arrive in the UK the 2nd week of December. Then customs clearance and collection. Hopefully I will have it home as my Christmas present!
I will try to post some pictures and post an update once it arrives.
This will be my 3rd etype, with a long history of these cars. I have had a FHC in which I courted my wife, a 2+2 when the kids were small and now an OTS as I approach full retirement.
Regards to all
Tim
My preference was to source from the US since these seemed better value and hopefully, if I chose well rust free.
I spent some time searching adverts on Autozin, Bring a Trailer, Ebay, Hemmings etc. Some of the cars were to good to be true with immaculate condition and incredible low prices. Once I mentioned that I planned to visit and see the car then these sellers disappeared. How about a 6000 mile, 1 owner car for 14000 usd !
Finally I spotted a car in Southern California which looked to suit the bill. 2 owners, who new each other, 55k miles , desert climate etc. So following much email conversation with the seller and FaceTime chats off we went for a holiday in SoCal.
The seller was as cautious of scammers as I and it took some while to convince him that I was a genuine buyer.
I saw the car on Hemmings in late August and we went out in October with various reasons for the time delays.
On reaching the sellers house it was clear that this guy was straight and the car seemed good, just as described - a few paint issues to sort, RHD conversion etc.
After an extensive look the car seemed rust free and never painted.
The deal was done and now the car is on its way. I chose a shipping company local to me and opted to have the car in its own container. Shipping is a painful wait. The car was picked up on the 24th October and will arrive in the UK the 2nd week of December. Then customs clearance and collection. Hopefully I will have it home as my Christmas present!
I will try to post some pictures and post an update once it arrives.
This will be my 3rd etype, with a long history of these cars. I have had a FHC in which I courted my wife, a 2+2 when the kids were small and now an OTS as I approach full retirement.
Regards to all
Tim