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

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  1. Cyt

    Cyt F1 Rookie

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    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. ;)
     
    Cyt, Dec 9, 2022
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  2. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    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

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    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

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    "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 ..
     
    Arvin Grajau, Dec 9, 2022
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  5. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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  6. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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  7. kena

    kena Formula 3

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    Sure do John. What a magnificent beast
     
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  8. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    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

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  10. kena

    kena Formula 3

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    1921 Tipo G1 Alfa.
     
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  11. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    Ken its long gone overseas ?
     
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  12. kena

    kena Formula 3

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    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

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    You would know he built 3 bodies before he was happy he got it right
     
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    kena Formula 3

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    Still wasn't happy, that's one reason why it got the padded vinyl covering. It also simulated the fabric bodies of the era.
     
    kena, Dec 10, 2022
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    kena Formula 3

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    Thanks for posting that,another great story of Shelby.
     
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  17. B500

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    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

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    Brilliant
     
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  19. B500

    B500 Formula Junior

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    B500 Formula Junior

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  21. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    What a nice old fella. :)
     
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  22. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Mate, these videos are absolutely fantastic!
     
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  23. B500

    B500 Formula Junior

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    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
     
    B500, Dec 11, 2022
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  24. monza75

    monza75 Formula 3

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    monza75, Dec 12, 2022
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  25. greg246

    greg246 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    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
     
    greg246, Dec 13, 2022
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