Bristol Brigand

[dfc]

Perhaps I was a little rude, but as I said in my original post, come and see it. I don't understand how someone would buy a car without doing that. When I mentioned the turbo question to a friend of mine who is a mechanic he said "that's a ridiculous question, you could take out or put in a turbo in the brigand in 45mins". On price, I run (nothing to do with cars) an investment fund and I would never give a price for an asset sale, you would bid me, having looked at the asset (hence the car visit). It may be I am barking up the wrong tree in relation to standard op procedure for selling a bristol, but I don't need to sell this, rare, one and much as I've enjoyed my brief spell on this forum I don't see why I should waste time on people who can't come and make an offer. As for this guy's comments "does it have clear title", what is that supposed to mean? Does he have clear title to his worn sandals? Why would someone offer a car which doesn't? One would have to be the biggest idiot to buy a car if one hadn't come and seen it and satisfied oneself as to the title.

I've had enough of this. I am fortunate to own some Bristols. I don't know why I came on this forum to invite someone to come and look at one to make an offer. As I said, Crook wouldn't have entertained any of this. Delete me from your list; somebody can still come if they wish through the comms channels you have.

[Philip]

I suspect that you are rather fortunate in not needing to sell, as your attitude suggests that you will struggle to do so.

Several Brigands have had their turbochargers permanently removed - if your knowledge was on a similar level as your arrogance, you might have been expected to know that. If you don't want to dirty the air with a price, put it up for auction or ask for sealed bids.

I am not about to waste my time viewing a car when the owner is so priggish that he cannot bear to answer the most obvious and basic questions about it beforehand.

Just embarrassing.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by dfc

Perhaps I was a little rude, but as I said in my original post, come and see it. I don't understand how someone would buy a car without doing that.

Most people wouldn't. But most people don't want to waste their time either. I can only assume you have no experience in selling secondhand cars to the public, because to expect people to just come and have a look without asking any questions first, is absurd.

It may be I am barking up the wrong tree in relation to standard op procedure for selling a bristol.

Are you talking about Tony Crook's standard operating procedure, or that of the rest of the world? (They do differ somewhat.)

As for this guy's comments "does it have clear title", what is that supposed to mean?

To be honest, it was just to get a rise out of you. Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

I've had enough of this... ...As I said, Crook wouldn't have entertained any of this.

I'm sure he wouldn't.

Delete me from your list; somebody can still come if they wish through the comms channels you have.

You're not on a "list". You joined the Bristol Enthusiasts discussion forum. I have unsubscribed you from this thread, so you shouldn't get any more email notifications if anyone else responds. You will however still receive an email if someone sends you a private message about the car - that's the only "comms channel" available since you didn't provide a phone number.

Over and out!