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The Good Guy Thread

Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by Texas Forever, Feb 8, 2007.

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  1. Texas Forever

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    #1 Texas Forever, Feb 8, 2007
    Lately, there has been some bashing of those pushers who abuse us junkies. (I should know because I have participated in some of the bashing.)

    However, let's spin this differently, i.e., who are the good guys in this bidness? You know, the guys who have the good stuff and only take most of your money, not all of it. :)

    The only caveat here is that your "good guy" has to be someone who you actually swapped money with. A kiss on each cheek doesn't count.

    For example, I have known Tom Shaughnessy long enough that I really respect what he has to say. But, I have never brought a car from Tom.

    I, however, have sold a car to Marc Tauber of The Stable, Ltd. (Yes, they are the same ones who advertise in R&T.) Even worst was that I didn't realize that the car had some paint work. But, Marc was cool about the whole thing. A deal was a deal and all that.

    Did Marc still make money on the deal? I have no doubt that he did. After all, this is what he does for a living. But, he believed me that I wasn't trying to rip him off. So, for that Marc, you get a tip of the hat: "Marc" <[email protected]>

    Marc was a referral from a friend of mine who has been dealing with him for years and years. According to my friend, if you are looking for a Daytona, Marc is da man.

    So, who do you nominate?

    Dale
     
  2. BigTex

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    #2 BigTex, Feb 8, 2007
    Micheal Wilhoit in Springfield MO sold a newbie a nice car...it turned out to be Vern Cornell's!

    Anyway I took so long to pick it up I had to make total payment....sent my life savings up with the promise "if you get here and don't like it I'll give you your money back!'

    I was crazy, but it turned out well..

    Others were private sales.........
     
  3. T308

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    #3 T308, Feb 8, 2007
    I have. Twice. Repeat customers are satisfied customers.

    T308
     
  4. ArtS

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    #4 ArtS, Feb 8, 2007
    I've been really happy with how I've been treated by Francois Sicard. restoration and repair vs. sales.

    Regards,

    Art S.
     
  5. BigTex

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    #5 BigTex, Feb 8, 2007
    He's a legend....LOL!
     
  6. dretceterini

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    #6 dretceterini, Feb 9, 2007
    Marcel Massini. He simply tells it the way it is.
     
  7. Argento

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    #7 Argento, Feb 9, 2007
    For Sales - Paul Baber of 250SWB.com, Nick Cartwright of Nickcartwright.com & John Pogson of Auto Italia - All in the UK...

    For service the latter 2, and for Body repairs, paintwork, restorations etc...Kevin O'Rourke at Moto Technique...

    Argento
     
  8. Chicane

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    #8 Chicane, Feb 9, 2007
    Do any of these guys have websites or emails? Phone numbers - addresses? It's nice to drop names but contact info helps a lot.
     
  9. djaffrey

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    #9 djaffrey, Feb 9, 2007
    Paul Baber : [email protected]

    Kevin O'Rourke : [email protected]

    Terry Hoyle for Engines & Mechanicals : [email protected]

    Robert O'Rouke for coachtrimming : [email protected]

    All excellent. All lovely people. All highly recommended.

    Paul will sell you a car, Kevin will sort out the bodywork, Terry will fettle the engine and Rorky will do your retrim.

    You will then be totally skint but goodness me what a car you will have.

    Darren.
     
  10. BigTex

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    #10 BigTex, Feb 9, 2007
    LOL!
     
  11. Chicane

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    #11 Chicane, Feb 9, 2007
    Any good guys in the United States?
     
  12. Bob Zambelli

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    #12 Bob Zambelli, Feb 9, 2007
    I have been buying from Geoff Ohland (Partsource) for as long as he has been in business and I have NEVER had a complaint about any transaction.

    His parts have always been top quality, reasonably priced and delivered EXACTLY as ordered.

    I have NEVER sent anything back to him.

    I purchased a car from FAF and I could not have been more pleased with the transaction.

    I have never bought from Tom S. but feedback from those who have is 100% positive.

    Lots of good people in this area of specialty cars.

    Bob Z.
     
  13. John Vardanian

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    #13 John Vardanian, Feb 9, 2007
    Patrick Ottis in San Francisco Bay Area is a hell of a nice man and has a super crew, like Brian Brown, who lets us pick his head on this forum from time to time.

    Patrick and his crew work on a 166MM alongside a 250GTE and treat both customers with the same level of dignity and esteem.

    john
     
  14. donv

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    #14 donv, Feb 9, 2007
    I have bought parts and stuff from Tom Shaughnessy, never a car, but everything was as described and straightforward.

    I have had good luck with Greg Theis of Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo. I have bought a car from him, and again everything was good and as described, and he stood behind it when I had some (not huge) issues later on. They usually have a few vintage cars in their inventory. I would not hesitate to buy a car from him again.

     
  15. dretceterini

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    #15 dretceterini, Feb 9, 2007
    I have always gotten along with Tom, even though his thing is million dollar Ferraris, and mine is more $2000 Italian sports cars. I have never bought anything from him, but he has purchased any number of books from me over the years, and not complained about the prices on items that are difficult to find.
     
  16. Chicane

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    #16 Chicane, Feb 9, 2007
    Contact info please.
     
  17. scylla6

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    #17 scylla6, Feb 9, 2007
    Put in my nomination for Tom Shaughnessy. I've bought several Ferraris from him and he has bought one from me. Always very good. I go to tom first.
     
  18. rob lay

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    #18 rob lay, Feb 9, 2007
    Bob Smith Coachworks for high end resto.

    Norwood Performance for maint and PPI of everything vintage & classic & modern.
     
  19. Napolis

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    #19 Napolis, Feb 9, 2007
    Rob Lay
    Pininfarina
    WWOC
    FLOI
    Miller Motorcars
    New Country Porsche
    Christies
    Dave Gooding
    Motor Kraft
    Julio Grasso
    MotorClassic
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    and many I haven't mentioned as like Tax my memory ain't what it should be...
     
  20. rob lay

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    #20 rob lay, Feb 9, 2007
    I thought you were into investments and movies, not politics! ;) I guess even little fish get caught now and then, but then the fisherman gets mad and throws it back watching it flop for mercy. :)
     
  21. Bugattiart

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    #21 Bugattiart, Feb 9, 2007
    @Jim,

    Just being nosy here!
    Did you make a deal with Bugatti??? :)
     
  22. sam231

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    #22 sam231, Feb 9, 2007
    Since it seems we are counting noses I'll throw in the ring the Markowski's @ RPM and my mechanic, the racing wrench-man John Tirrell...good people in my book.
     
  23. Chicane

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    #23 Chicane, Feb 9, 2007
    Bump for website and contact info.
     
  24. Napolis

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    #24 Napolis, Feb 9, 2007
    Politics do interest me. I come from a proud tradition of pissing people off.
    My Dad made Nixon's enemy list and I try to do my part. As I get older I've come to realize that the True Tao is the Tao that can't be followed.

    You are a good guy and you've built something very special.
     
  25. Napolis

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    #25 Napolis, Feb 9, 2007
    No but I have found them to be very friendly and I'm a great admirer of their engineering and their history. Life's a long song with many windings...
     
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