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Mike Dawson (Miked)
Junior Member
Username: Miked
Post Number: 82
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2003 - 8:24 pm: | |
Henry, I agree with Doug 100%. Every time that I am in the area (relatives nearby) I stop in to look at the inventory. Wire Wheel has been in business a long time and caters to a different customer than the usual "deep pockets poser Ferrari/Lambo etc." type of dealer. Mostly 60's British sports cars, Lotus, Mini, TVR. When is the last time you saw a Marcos?
http://www.wirewheel.com/index.shtml |
Henryk (Henryk)
Member
Username: Henryk
Post Number: 571
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2003 - 5:44 pm: | |
Doug: my nephew was interested in the Jaguar-Kougar. He has a 1965 TVR Griffith, which he bought from me. He now wants to add to his collection with something not as "beastly" as the Griffith. |
EFWUN (Efwun)
Junior Member
Username: Efwun
Post Number: 179
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2003 - 12:04 pm: | |
Henryk, up here, people tend to shy away from "Florida cars." When I started researching a purchase, I found out that's because lots of shady people seek refuge in Florida, particularly people who've essentially been run out of NY. I'd say that Shelton are above reproach, after that, I'd be wary. |
Doug meredith (Dougm)
Junior Member
Username: Dougm
Post Number: 233
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2003 - 7:42 am: | |
Hank
The grill between the tailights will be black.
Also, regarding wirewheel: the owner is more of a hobbyist/collecter that opened a business in a warehouse/garage. No fancy showroom. Just a small office and a 4 bay storage warehouse packed with english cars and parts. Has a mechanic or two to keep things running.
What car is your nephew interested in? |
Brian Kennedy (Kennedy)
Junior Member
Username: Kennedy
Post Number: 210
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2003 - 4:45 am: | |
Be very wary of any FL dealer... percentage-wise, they tend to be crooked... and the laws and legal system in FL seem to benefit the crooks.
I can't tell you anything about that dealer though.
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Henryk (Henryk)
Member
Username: Henryk
Post Number: 569
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2003 - 10:45 pm: | |
Doug: Saw the pics. It seems you got a good deal. Put some black back into the rear.....too much red?
Hank |
Doug meredith (Dougm)
New member
Username: Dougm
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2003 - 4:44 pm: | |
Henry
I went there about 6 months ago when visiting my parents. Wanted to see the TVR Griffith. Owner is a nice guy. Some stuff is pricey for what it is, but he has stuff that very few people have. I will be down there again in a few weeks so if you need anything checked out, let me know.
BTW, I did the trade for the 512BB that I spoke with you about. It now resides in my garage. Just have to get a few things buttoned up(interior door panels and rear tail lights).
Pics of it's current state are at http://photos.yahoo.com/ziggymeredith |
Henryk (Henryk)
Member
Username: Henryk
Post Number: 567
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2003 - 2:39 pm: | |
Anyone know of Wire Wheel Classic Sportscars, in Vero Beach, Florida? Good......of Bad??????
My nephew is interested in a sports car they have for sale.
Thanks |