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gvibes
Jan 18, 2010

Leading us to the promised land (i.e., one tournament win in five years)

Tai-Pan posted:

That is a scam or the deal of the century.
I emailed the guy. Fully expecting to hear "located in Ivory Coast"
Scam, I think - looks like the photos come from this ($130k) listing in PA.

http://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=105104

e: Also, the ad is posted on basically every craigslist in the country with that same phone number. E.g., http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4774514450.html, http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4773566005.html

gvibes fucked around with this message at 00:45 on Nov 26, 2014

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Nitrox
Jul 5, 2002

City17 posted:

It seems the front 3/4 shot is the Craigslist standard these days.


Except most of those are posted by the same dealer. Of course he's going to frame all his pictures in a similar fashion. But thanks for sharing.

Nohearum
Nov 2, 2013

gvibes posted:

Scam, I think - looks like the photos come from this ($130k) listing in PA.

http://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=105104

e: Also, the ad is posted on basically every craigslist in the country with that same phone number. E.g., http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4774514450.html, http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4773566005.html

Someone should contact the legit owner pretending to be interested and leave the scammers number as the callback number. They can both argue about who is selling the XKE.

Fo3
Feb 14, 2004

RAAAAARGH!!!! GIFT CARDS ARE FUCKING RETARDED!!!!

(I need a hug)

Nitrox posted:

Except most of those are posted by the same dealer. Of course he's going to frame all his pictures in a similar fashion. But thanks for sharing.

3/4 front shots are fine for everyday regular cheaper cars. One photo shows the front and the side together. Do the same for the rear and other side, you have two photos that show front/rear/side panel damage or lack thereof, stuffed bumpers or lenses, rims etc.
If you are selling a boring car, or lovely at photos, or lack time to get decent light on the car and this isn't your photography 101 lesson, they're the two most important photos to take IMO, the rest is just gravy if you have time, decent camera and are good at taking photos.

E: or depending on the asking price. I only did those two photos when selling my EL falcon on gumtree for $1200 a couple of years ago.

Fo3 fucked around with this message at 11:34 on Nov 26, 2014

spookykid
Apr 28, 2006

I am an awkward fellow
after all
Paging 13 inch! Masochistic quirky old car in the Seattle area:

Throatwarbler
Nov 17, 2008

by vyelkin
For the well heeled and discerning turbo Dodge enthusiast, 4 1980s Shelbys for only $120k.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shelby-CSX-...=US_Cars_Trucks

MrYenko
Jun 18, 2012

#2 isn't ALWAYS bad...

Dannywilson posted:

Paging 13 inch! Masochistic quirky old car in the Seattle area:


:iia:

Basically everything I want in a project car.

-Odd, mostly-unwanted/unloved model.
-Rear wheel drive
:catdrugs:-SHOOTING BRAKE :catdrugs:

spookykid
Apr 28, 2006

I am an awkward fellow
after all
I know, I'm almost willing to do a fly-and-drive down from Alaska for that nonsense. Because shooting brake, and I have a semi-built 302 I think could fit in it.

FuzzyBuddha
Dec 7, 2003


In Alaska, we do everything bigger. Here, have a mobile office.

EvellSnoats
Oct 22, 2010


http://northmiss.craigslist.org/cto/4733204209.html

Wolfsbane
Jul 29, 2009

What time is it, Eccles?



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409207561181

I've always had a soft spot for these. Weird looking little thing, but there's something about it.

Also:



quote:

custom engine cover to fit (golf,audi or seat) only posting for a week then it will be getting repainted

Act now!

Literally Lewis Hamilton
Feb 22, 2005



Is that the VW electrical gremlin?

Bajaha
Apr 1, 2011

BajaHAHAHA.



Bovril Delight posted:

Is that the VW electrical gremlin?

Blond hair, blue eyes...

slidebite
Nov 6, 2005

Good egg
:colbert:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/calgary/1973-jaguar-xke-e-type-series-iii-v12-coupe/1013443498?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

:sigh:

quote:

Beautiful blue e-type in very original condition. V12 with manual transmission. Many receipts for recent maintenance work. A solid, respectable driver with current Alberta registration. Kept in a heated garage, comes with chamois car cover and workshop manual. Incredible sound with lots of torque, must be seen to appreciate.

46,XXX miles

Asking $32,000.00

When I was a kid my dad had a model of this exact car in some stupid massive scale.. something like 1/6 or 1/8 with incredible detail. I've had a burning desire for a real one since then.

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Don Baylor
Oct 24, 2005

FuzzyBuddha posted:

In Alaska, we do everything bigger. Here, have a mobile office.


My dad and I were just looking at that ad.

atomicthumbs
Dec 26, 2010


We're in the business of extending man's senses.

Don Baylor posted:

My dad and I were just looking at that ad.

So where did you park your new mobile office?

NeerWas
Dec 13, 2004

Everyday I'm shufflin'.

NeerWas fucked around with this message at 21:19 on Aug 9, 2023

Englishman alone
Nov 28, 2013

Wolfsbane posted:



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409207561181

I've always had a soft spot for these. Weird looking little thing, but there's something about it


Act now!
I love these cars the VR6 are the ones to get. Seem cheap though

Chillbro Baggins
Oct 8, 2004
Bad Angus! Bad!

Sindow posted:

i'm ron burgundy?



Where and how much does he want? A guy I knew back then had the 4-door version, it seemed like the best little truck ever, I want one.

Hit an Apex
Dec 2, 2004

Real Racing. Real Sport.
Want this, bad bad idea.

Suburban Dad
Jan 10, 2007


Well what's attached to a leash that it made itself?
The punchline is the way that you've been fuckin' yourself




I've been eyeing this for a few days. I've always liked these cars for some reason, and even more so with a nice straight 6 and turbos. :)

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/4752749810.html



Seems very cheap for what it is. I emailed the seller but never heard anything back. Too lazy and not serious enough to actually call about it. :effort:

Powershift
Nov 23, 2009


"excellent condition" sure doesn't mean what it used to.

NeerWas
Dec 13, 2004

Everyday I'm shufflin'.

NeerWas fucked around with this message at 21:19 on Aug 9, 2023

fingerling
Mar 7, 2010

Oh man that is sexy as hell. There's just one thing I hate about Soarers: the electronic dash. Irritating as hell, but wouldn't be terrible if you're actually interested in the car. If you've the funds available, go check it out man. I bet that would be amazing fun (albeit a slightly heavier than it should be) car. Good luck dude!

That trans is amazing, too. In Australia they're.. "worth"? around $1,500. It's absolutely insane. If you do get it, you should definitely change to a top-mount turbo instead of the stock twins!

Also remember: you can always OVERNIGHT PARTS FROM JAPAN :smuggo:

fingerling fucked around with this message at 14:40 on Dec 1, 2014

puberty worked me over
May 20, 2013

by Cyrano4747
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puberty worked me over fucked around with this message at 04:06 on Jun 24, 2019

Crustashio
Jul 27, 2000

ruh roh

Powershift posted:

"excellent condition" sure doesn't mean what it used to.

I like how they mention the dent, then don't have a picture of it. Probably fuckoff huge.

Powershift
Nov 23, 2009


Crustashio posted:

I like how they mention the dent, then don't have a picture of it. Probably fuckoff huge.

not to mention that the bumper is a different color than the rest of the car.

I'm trying to dream up a situation where someone would replace the front bumper with one of a different color that doesn't involve stuffing the car into a hedge, but i just can't.

Crustashio
Jul 27, 2000

ruh roh
I didn't even notice the front bumper.

Relevant, dealing with kijiji idiots:
Friday via email:



Friday via text:


After I posted the ad on a FB group:


Then in my FB messages folder:


In summary, :question:

blk
Dec 19, 2009
.
How is someone named Braiden old enough to drive? I thought terrible names like that were a more recent phenomenon.

blk fucked around with this message at 02:16 on Dec 2, 2014

Turbo Fondant
Oct 25, 2010

blk posted:

How is someone named Braiden old enough to drive? I thought terrible names like that were a more recent phenomenon.

Around here it started in the mid-'90s (wasn't a full-on thing intil about 2000, but people were doing it earlier). So yeah, that's about right.

Militant Lesbian
Oct 3, 2002

blk posted:

How is someone named Braiden old enough to drive? I thought terrible names like that were a more recent phenomenon.

People born after Kurt Cobain died are old enough to vote. And almost old enough to drink.

spookykid
Apr 28, 2006

I am an awkward fellow
after all

HotCanadianChick posted:

People born after Kurt Cobain died are old enough to vote. And almost old enough to drink.

Nevermind was written closer to the Vietnam war than it was to today.

angryhampster
Oct 21, 2005

Delivery McGee posted:

Where and how much does he want? A guy I knew back then had the 4-door version, it seemed like the best little truck ever, I want one.

My step-dad had an '01 when I was in high school. It was a great little truck. We pulled 4-wheelers/dirtbikes with it a couple times a month.

Human Grand Prix
Jan 24, 2013

by FactsAreUseless
1991 was 80 years ago.

CroatianAlzheimers
Jun 15, 2009

I can't remember why I'm mad at you...


I... I really, really want this despite the fact that it's got a time-bomb under the hood.


'83 Toyota Diesel

Funzo
Dec 6, 2002



Considering it's got a hole in the block, I'd say that bomb went off already.

DJ Commie
Feb 29, 2004

Stupid drivers always breaking car, Gronk fix car...
I missed out on a 2-LT long bed Toyota for $1500 a few years ago, I knew they were rare but in California they are crazy rare.

CroatianAlzheimers
Jun 15, 2009

I can't remember why I'm mad at you...


Funzo posted:

Considering it's got a hole in the block, I'd say that bomb went off already.

Well, he does say it still runs, so I'm still intrigued.

Team140
Dec 13, 2005

CroatianAlzheimers posted:

I... I really, really want this despite the fact that it's got a time-bomb under the hood.


'83 Toyota Diesel

A former roommate had the same era Nissan diesel pickup. I rode in it once and it was hilariously slow. Like, slower than an old person scooter with dying batteries slow. We tried to time a 0-60 run, but it never made it that fast.

Nissan North America sent him a letter (saw it with my own eyes) encouraging him to park it or have it recycled as they are no longer making any parts for it.

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EbolaIvory
Jul 6, 2007

NOM NOM NOM

CroatianAlzheimers posted:

Well, he does say it still runs, so I'm still intrigued.

JB Weld?

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