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« on: December 30, 2013, 11:42:26 PM »
Hi everyone, Happy New Year.

I saw these models in Perth and can only assume they are a series of cars that starred in Hollywood movies over the years. I don't know any other details so please search for yourselves if you want one.

http://www.greenlighttoys.com/HW3.html

We have decided to go to LA next June to pick up a C3. Does anyone have any info on where to find one? I.e. a reputable dealer? Someone to AVOID? Has anyone dealt with Hobby Car Corvettes, Martinsburg PA.

I plan to use Mick Donaher from US Muscle cars in Caringbah to import it. I was at the monthly meeting when he gave his presentation.

Any other helpful info would be greatfully received.

All the best,

Andy Mc (#439)
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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2013, 05:53:20 AM »
Hello Andy,

There are numerous dealers in the states, however the No.1 dealer that comes to mind is Mikes Corvettes in Anaheim California which isn't to far from LA.. The cars he has tho are top notch stuff and you will have to pay up.  :thud:  Here is his web page:

http://corvettemike.com.

Or , another one that comes to mind is Mershons Motorsports which is unfortunately in Springfield Ohio up north in the States.  :banghead: .. where the Simpsons are.. :leaving:  Here is there Link.

http://www.mershons.com.

Just remember, whilst its safer dealing with a dealer, you will be paying premium prices because of overheads, and other fees that come with running a business.

The only other suggestion is to either check some of the classifieds in the states and look for ones located in the LA region and go and personally visit them... Also look at Ebay  :pepper:, cause there are many dealers at the moment advertising cars.  Good Luck

Michael  :bolt:

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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2013, 06:04:42 AM »
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Re: hollywood cars
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2013, 07:30:06 AM »
 :hi: Hi Andy

I found this 1976 -LHD-350-auto-red with beige trim--reg BW24QJ --found in [Drive com.au ]
Dealer is [ Prestige motor gallery ] Carss Park [ near Hurstville price $ 21.900 PH 02 82823004 hope this helps too

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« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2014, 10:37:22 PM »
Thanks Michael and Jorge. I will take your advice.
Would anyone be willing to take me for a ride in their C3? Mainly to see if I fit? (I'm 6' 1"). I'm sure I would be able to repay you. Maybe some spares while I'm in LA??? Any one interested?

Andy.
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« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2014, 01:20:51 AM »
Hello Andy, no problems your welcome.

Since your last email, two of the club members have decided to sell their cars. One is an original, fully documented and specked up yellow C3 bigblock Corvette. See  under corvettes for sale buddy.

The seller goes under the name of Raafrebel and then theirs also another original 1968 tan bigblock tri power Corvette (which i forgot to mention is also a NCRS documented paperwork vette of high quality Vette) which one member has recently also decided to sell due to ill health reasons.

So save yourself the trouble and money and go and check both these vehicles out. . I highly recommend this, and also see if your happy with the space and internal fitment.

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Re: hollywood cars
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2014, 07:17:39 AM »
Quote from: mention1 on January 12, 2014, 10:37:22 PM
Thanks Michael and Jorge. I will take your advice.
Would anyone be willing to take me for a ride in their C3? Mainly to see if I fit? (I'm 6' 1"). I'm sure I would be able to repay you. Maybe some spares while I'm in LA??? Any one interested?

Andy.

Andy I'm not sure where you live??? However I'm in  NSW Wollongong and only to happy to take a potential new C3 Vette owner for a spin and also to explain / visualise  what o be looking for in in the flesh....  P.S if your a tall boy like I don't rule out convertibles

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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2014, 08:11:19 AM »
Andy, if your going to the states all too well, however if your looking for a vette, its much easier to purchase one already in the Country.
But as always, this depends on what model your looking for, what the price tag is advertised and whether the seller is willing to negotiate on a fair and reasonable price, based on todays market value and not a price based on three years ago.

Note that both cars mentioned above are good and im sure priced fairly.
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« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2014, 08:51:44 AM »
Quote from: 69VETTE on December 31, 2013, 05:53:20 AM
Springfield Ohio up north in the States.  :banghead: .. where the Simpsons are.

Actually, nobody knows where the Simpsons are from.

The writers wanted them to be an average ‘simpleton’ (cunningly abbreviated to ‘Simpson’) family from a non-specific state.

They chose Springfield as there are so many Springfields in the US.  In the episodes they also tease the audience never quite revealing which state they are from.

Here are the possibilities:

Springfield city, Florida
Springfield city, Georgia
Springfield city, Illinois
Springfield city, Kentucky
Springfield city, Massachusetts
Springfield city, Michigan
Springfield city, Minnesota
Springfield city, Missouri
Springfield city, Nebraska
Springfield city, Ohio
Springfield city, Oregon
Springfield city, South Dakota
Springfield city, Tennessee

Springfield town, Colorado
Springfield town, Dane County, Wisconsin
Springfield town, Jackson County, Wisconsin
Springfield town, Louisiana
Springfield town, Marquette County, Wisconsin
Springfield town, Otsego County, New York
Springfield town, Penobscot County, Maine
Springfield town, South Carolina
Springfield town, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
Springfield town, Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Springfield town, Windsor County, Vermont

Springfield township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Springfield township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Springfield township, Burlington County, New Jersey
Springfield township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota
Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Springfield township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Springfield township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Springfield township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Springfield township, Kalkaska County, Michigan
Springfield township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Springfield township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Springfield township, Oakland County, Michigan
Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey
Springfield township, York County, Pennsylvania

Edit:  I found this regarding The Simpsons:

Where is Springfield? The short answer is: on your television. Springfield does not exist. It doesn't have a real state, and the fact that it has no state is nothing more than a running gag. Springfield is more like "Anytown, USA". It's as if all of America was compressed into a single town, or a single state. Springfield is everywhere and nowhere.

Proof? No state's capital city is called "Capital City". No state has ever had their flag. No state's motto is "Not just another state". And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There is an enormous number of geographical contradictions between episodes which make it impossible for Springfield to actually exist in any real American state.

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Re: hollywood cars
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2014, 09:14:19 AM »
Quote from: 69VETTE on January 13, 2014, 08:11:19 AM
if your looking for a vette, its much easier to purchase one already in the Country.

I have to agree with this, so many have been brought in recently and the prices here have been coming down after our economy flopped.

It's not as easy as it used to be, good classics are becoming harder to find in the US.  We're snapping them all up, lol.

Also check out Los Angeles Craigslist.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/i/autos

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« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2014, 10:29:29 AM »
Too funny StephenSLr, love your reply though. Alot of research there mate. . Great read !!
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« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2014, 10:44:43 AM »
Quote from: 69VETTE on January 13, 2014, 10:29:29 AM
A lot of research there mate. . Great read !!

Thanks.

It was nothing a couple of Google hits didn't sort out in no time flat.

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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2014, 10:07:23 PM »
Thanks for the links guys. Really appreciate it. Good reading.

As far as the price goes it seems that the car I'm after (1978-1981) is around $30k here and around $15k in the States, so even with the exchange rate and all the red tape it still seems to be a good idea to import. Plus the range in the States is huge and if I buy here I think I would have to compromise. And why should I? Its a car I want, not need, so I can wait it out. Plus its a challenge!

Now an important question; manual or automatic. I think a sports car should always be a manual, but I could be persuaded otherwise. Besides, there are a hell of a lot more slush boxes in the States then stick shifts. What do you think???

@Jethro: sure mate I would love to. I live in Bateman's Bay but work in Sydney (its a long story) so I go past your place about once a week. I'll PM you.
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« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2014, 09:04:50 AM »
Quote from: mention1 on January 27, 2014, 10:07:23 PM
Now an important question; manual or automatic. I think a sports car should always be a manual

Then get a manual, it's a matter of personal taste in my opinion.

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« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2014, 09:10:00 AM »
Quote from: StephenSLR on January 28, 2014, 09:04:50 AM
Then get a manual, it's a matter of personal taste in my opinion.

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Time's two... :thumb:

P.M. Sent Andrew

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