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Discussion in 'Australia' started by Aircon, Mar 23, 2009.

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  1. Cyt

    Cyt F1 Rookie

    Feb 1, 2014
    3,755
    Sydney
    Full Name:
    Cyt- Chin
    You need to rock up in an fcar. ..;)

    I did once and got the best reception, with two free key rings when I said I’m here to get them for my macan keys. ;)
     
  2. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 7, 2006
    78,324
    Wurundjeri man.
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    Arvin Grajau
    Nah I'll just deal with the older semi retired sales guy I bought my new 993 RS off. the young ones are just order takers ..
     
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  3. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

    Oct 22, 2004
    24,033
    Coolum Beach AUSTRALIA
    Full Name:
    Karen H.
    I worked in a jewellery shop part time all the years I was at university and it was drummed into me from day 1 that every customer was to be treated as if they were there to buy the most expensive thing in the shop. Sure enough, my first 1 carat diamond sale was to a cleaning lady from West End (it wasn’t gentrified in those days). She thanked me and said she settled on this one as I was the first salesperson to treat her seriously...
     
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  4. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 7, 2006
    78,324
    Wurundjeri man.
    Full Name:
    Arvin Grajau
    "Quality" sales people are rare ...

    I've only come across one car salesperson I would employ apart from (Jon) Bought my 1st new Porsche off him in 1992 a Carrera 4, after being ignored in Duttons for half an hour one Friday with my than wife ....looking at a Turbo 3.3 for her to drive !

    Walked across the road to Hamilton Porsche greeted by Austin King , booked a time for Saturday to drive a Carrera 2 and a 4 and bought the 4 .

    Two years later ordered my new 993 RS off him...............every year no matter where he is I get a Birthday phone call..................................including last year stuck in GI.NOW that is a salesperson NOT an order taker ..

    People have said about "Cockies" buying new Rolls-Royce cars being ignored and bringing in a bag of cash and buying , say pre 1970 odd, that is BS Rolls-Royce dealers in Australia for decades since the Edwardian times had known of that game and knew those who could afford and those who could not .

    Anyway today off to look at Audi and Fiat, the C200 what a boring car .
    The main issue is stock of new cars ,nothing out there when it comes to the quality gear ..
     
  5. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 1, 2003
    59,757
    Australia
    Full Name:
    John
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  6. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 1, 2003
    59,757
    Australia
    Full Name:
    John
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  7. kena

    kena Formula 3

    May 20, 2007
    1,605
    Salt Ash
    Full Name:
    Ken Abrahams
    Sure do John. What a magnificent beast
     
  8. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 1, 2003
    59,757
    Australia
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    John
    And the car wasn't bad either :)

    I'm sure you miss Ross like myself, a true enthusiast and down to earth car guy
     
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  9. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 7, 2006
    78,324
    Wurundjeri man.
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    Arvin Grajau
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  10. kena

    kena Formula 3

    May 20, 2007
    1,605
    Salt Ash
    Full Name:
    Ken Abrahams
    1921 Tipo G1 Alfa.
     
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  11. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 7, 2006
    78,324
    Wurundjeri man.
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    Arvin Grajau
    Ken its long gone overseas ?
     
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  12. kena

    kena Formula 3

    May 20, 2007
    1,605
    Salt Ash
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    Ken Abrahams
    Yeah I know ,initially to the US & was sold again a couple of years ago. Not sure where it ended up.
    Doesn't look anything like John's photo anymore.
     
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  13. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 1, 2003
    59,757
    Australia
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    John
    You would know he built 3 bodies before he was happy he got it right
     
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  14. kena

    kena Formula 3

    May 20, 2007
    1,605
    Salt Ash
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    Ken Abrahams
    Still wasn't happy, that's one reason why it got the padded vinyl covering. It also simulated the fabric bodies of the era.
     
  15. B500

    B500 Formula Junior

    Oct 27, 2021
    829
    37*27'33"S 147*49'59"E
    Full Name:
    Mick
  16. kena

    kena Formula 3

    May 20, 2007
    1,605
    Salt Ash
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    Ken Abrahams
    Thanks for posting that,another great story of Shelby.
     
  17. B500

    B500 Formula Junior

    Oct 27, 2021
    829
    37*27'33"S 147*49'59"E
    Full Name:
    Mick
    My pleasure

    An interesting description of events by Mr. Shelby

    You have to take your hat off to him !

    He strikes me as the Yankee Bizzarrini
     
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  18. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jun 20, 2012
    17,218
    Gold Coast, Aust.
    Full Name:
    Patrick
    Brilliant
     
  19. B500

    B500 Formula Junior

    Oct 27, 2021
    829
    37*27'33"S 147*49'59"E
    Full Name:
    Mick
  20. B500

    B500 Formula Junior

    Oct 27, 2021
    829
    37*27'33"S 147*49'59"E
    Full Name:
    Mick
  21. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
    Full Name:
    Pap
    What a nice old fella. :)
     
  22. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jun 20, 2012
    17,218
    Gold Coast, Aust.
    Full Name:
    Patrick
    Mate, these videos are absolutely fantastic!
     
  23. B500

    B500 Formula Junior

    Oct 27, 2021
    829
    37*27'33"S 147*49'59"E
    Full Name:
    Mick
    Yes its great to hear from these individual protagonists firsthand

    As opposed to Marque centric perspectives

    Shelby & his compatriots appeared to have been humble & dedicated men
     
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  24. monza75

    monza75 Formula 3

    Apr 5, 2012
    1,343
    Melbourne, Australia
    Full Name:
    Dan
  25. greg246

    greg246 Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jun 2, 2004
    26,622
    Did you take notice of the model number? If that’s the 5000, that’s a good price. I’ve been very happy with it. I left the 575 suspended for about a month whilst working on it and had no issues
     

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