Anyone live near Exotic Classics in Syosset?

My wife has been wanting an old Jensen Interceptor Ragtop forever! There is one there; I am talking to a guy named Reid and asked him for better pictures. He sent me some BUT I still cannot tell anything and secondly I do not know anyone up there that can look this car over for me like a PPI. I saw on teh search thread where some of you guys like "lenny" in sales and say they are reputable? The engine bay is pretty rusted out . Thanks, dogdoc

 

"The engine bay is pretty rusted out" and you are still interested?

I didn't know that Jensen Interceptor convertibles were that rare.

Sounds like your idea of having someone inspect it in person before you buy a plane ticket is a very good idea!

 

If you are serious about the car the unbiased person to have check it out would be Bobby the owner of Manhattan Motorsports located in Roslyn.

PM me if you are interested in contacting him and you can discuss fee with him.

 

I may be able to take a look for you. I'm about 40 minutes away. Unfortunately, I'm not a professional, so it can't really be a proper PPI. However, I can do my best to write in words, everything I'm seeing when I look at it. I can also look at any specific thing that you ask me to look at, and describe what it looks like to you. Obviously, I can't do compression checks for you, electrical checks, operation of every button gauge etc. I would be more than happy to check every button, gauge, do a full test drive check fluid levels and condition, but I'm sure that the place wouldn't be too happy with me doing that. Of course if they don't mind, I would ask you to call them and have them expect my visit to see the car for you.
I can tell you that I did go there when I was looking for my 360, unfortunately they didn't have what I was looking for. They did have a lot of nice cars, very impressive assortment of cars. Some looked absolutely showroom condition, while other older ones did show their age. The salesman (I don't remember the name now) did seem like a decent guy.
PM me if you want meto look at it, and if it's ok with the dealership if I "examine" the car. If it's just a quick look at the car to look at paint condition, chrome condition, leather condition etc. that definitely shouldn't be a big deal. I may be able to do it this Saturday, but I'm not positive. Let me know.

 

I am ten minutes away with forty one years Ferrari experience and also own a modern Maserati and vintage 12 cylinder if you still are in need of help. I sent you a PM.

 

Well it looks like you are WAY more qualified! You got the job! LOL

 

If these others don't work out, I'd be willing to check it out for you. I'm an hour away, but I also have the advantage of being off during the week.

 

No knowledge of the car other than from an exterior walk around it looked in decent shape and have never worked with this dealer - but saw this car out last week at a dealer not far from me. In addition to being a Radical New car dealer (race car) they tend to have quite a few modern exotics and a european car in inventory, so when in the area I tend to drive by and see whats new on the lot.

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