Steve,
I think we are both going to buy this car
Below is a transcript of my contact with Joe.
I will only reply to his last mail later.......lets keep him hanging on a while
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Hi,
I am very interested in buying this car and would like to see a few more pictures and know some of its history, could you email some more pictures to me and a brief history, I am in France so would you accept a bank transfer? if you could arrange shipping I would pay all the costs up front if you can supply me with bank details I will make a transfer.
Looking forward to getting this car as I am rebuilding a Sprint and need lots of spares.
Best Regards Pierre.
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Pierre,
This 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint is in excellent condition with no issues. I'm asking ?2400 for a fast sale. The car is currently located in Glasgow because I just finished the divorce with my wife and I have moved here. I will sell the car only using eBay's services, this way you'll get 3 days to inspect the car before paying me and I'll be sure that I have a genuine buyer that isn't going to mess me around. Where are you located? Please email me as soon as you see this message because I have few other people interested in this car.
Thank you,
Joe
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HI Joe, thanks for quick response, I am in Guemps which is near Calais so it would be easy to ship from the U.K.
Going through EBay is fine as it gives me more confidence and protection, I really would like some more pictures of the car partically the engine and under the car of the chassis
as this is one thing I need badly.
Is there any spares that are available even if I have to buy them extra, it is a bit of a pain to keep bringing them in from England.
This is one reason why the chassis must be in good condition, I see the wheel arches have been flared, is that so the wheels do not catch, has the car been raced? is there any history of races?
Thanks again,
Pierre.
I have to go to work now and can only get back on the computer again this afternoon.
Please send pictures asap.
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Pierre,
I've sent you another email with the car's description and pictures so you can see better what you are buying - please look for my email in all of your email folders including the Junk folder of your email - hope you will find my email. I can have the car delivered to you in France by a delivery company for ?300. No other spares available - sorry... The car was never raced. Since I presume you aren't familiar with eBay's Purchase Program, I have briefly described the transaction's steps below:
1. Buyer, Seller reach an agreement (price and delivery conditions)
2. Buyer sends the money to eBay and they inform the seller that the payment was received.
3. Seller delivers the vehicle.
4. Buyer accepts delivery and informs eBay about the acceptance.
5. eBay releases the money to seller.
As you can see, you'll receive the car BEFORE any money is released to me. You'll get the chance to inspect it, test it and everything you like while your money is still safely held in eBay's account. ONLY after you confirm with eBay that you'll agree to keep the car, they'll release the money to me.
If for some reason, you won't keep the car (I assure you that is NOT going to happen since my car is in good condition inside and out) I will take it back on MY EXPENSE and eBay will send you your money back.
From the moment you receive the car you have 3 days to inspect it. If it's not like I said or something is not ok with it you can reject it and eBay will fully refund you and the car will be delivered back to me on my expense.
The car will be delivered directly to your requested address as soon as I will have the payment confirmation from eBay.
In order to go ahead with the sale I need your full name and address for delivery.
Thank you,
Joe