It might not be that easy. This is probably part of his life and maybe,
part of his family. He will also, most likely, see it through rose colored
glasses because of all the memories he has of the good days. I had a Herald
that looked pretty bad and was offered money for it on a regular basis but
always turned it down. "I will drive it again!" I would say and it was not
the money involved but the principle of the thing.
You must convince him that you will bring it back to life for him. Promise
to let him drive it one day a year or something. You need to let him know
that his baby will be in good hands. You might even get it for less than $1000.
At 03:49 PM 4/27/99 -0400, you wrote:
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>Ok folks I need your help!!
>and this car is MY little secret!! I just need some advice...
>
>I have been watching a early TR3 in my town for about 10 yrs. and me my
>brothers and my dad have all tried to ask about it but no luck.
>I finally talked to the owner; this is a small mouth TR3 that He is the
>original owner.
>this car has been seating under a car port for a long time covered in
>dust and some
>stuff ....
>I will try to give him an offer next week (when my parents are gone!)
>I hope to offer $1000....
>I haven't Inspected it very much but I don't care; we have parts... and
>experience...
>the engine is probably frozen.
>
>would there be any way to Negotiate with him that would help me.
>he seems that he doesn't care about it and just ignores it.
>
>thanks;
>Douglas Hansen
>---- my little secret!!!!
>
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