Re: [DMCForum] eBay De Lorean...

["Ryan Wright" <ryanpwright@xxxxxxxxx>]

I don't understand the point of buying an automobile to store and never
drive.

I'm glad others do it, though. It's nice to know if I ever need a new old
car, there will always be somebody holding on to one for me. :)

-Ryan

On 8/7/06, timnagin <timnagin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   From a collector's perspective it can be a big deal, though very hard to
> prove. It would be more believable if you met the seller and saw how anal
> he was about his other stuff.
>
> An even bigger deal is buying a car still in MSO, or even more, in MSO
> combined with all the wrappers still on the car. Here is an example that
> goes way over the top.
>
> http://www.mcsmk8.com/92-CAD/92CAD.html
>
> You could do this exact same thing with a Corvette. They will let you walk
> in to the factory, order the car, watch it being built, and drive it home.
> You could, essentially, drive it into a trailer so it never gets rained on
> and unload it at your home. That would drive me nuts.
>
> Greg
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <DMCForum%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf
> Of Ryan Wright
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:36 PM
> To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <DMCForum%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [DMCForum] eBay De Lorean...
>
> While we're ripping on this auction, why do people get so excited
> about whether these cars have been driven in the rain or not? "DRIVEN
> IN THE RAIN ONLY ONCE" .. Who cares?
>
> I've had people come up to me and say, "I can't believe you drive that
> car in the rain." I respond, "Strictly speaking, this car has more
> business being out in the rain than yours. Mine won't rust. I can't
> believe you drive in the rain - that's just a rustbucket waiting to
> happen."
>
> Anyway, I asked him a question. Wonder if he will respond?
>
> Item: DeLorean : DE LOREAN (120017161361)
> This message was sent while the listing was active.
> ryanwright is a potential buyer.
> -------------------------------------------------------
> Does the naked guy come with it?
>
> -Ryan
>
> On 8/7/06, Ryan Wright <ryanpwright@xxxxxxxxx <ryanpwright%40gmail.com>>
> wrote:
> > On 8/6/06, Jon Heese <dmcforum@xxxxxxxxxxxx <dmcforum%40jonheese.com>>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ack! Isn't nudity against eBay policy? ;)
> > >
> > > How can he claim that the carpets have never been touched by shoes and
> > > then show that the seats have been fouled by... *that*?
> >
> > Darnit, you two. I read this and just HAD to click. Thought for sure
> > I'd see some skanky nude girl in a DeLorean.
> >
> > I'm extremely disappointed here.
> >
> > -Ryan
>
>  
>


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