Hi all. New member.

Dart Vader · Post by **Dart Vader** » Tue Aug 07, 12 9:20 am

Welcome Sasha

All you Gardeners from Kent are all so loved up, major bromance

Like the idea of the E Body, deep pockets I hope

I was a Bromley boy and did my driving test in Sevenoaks, now a ringleader of the Swindon Massive

Respect

Vader

db · Post by db » Tue Aug 07, 12 10:55 am

Welcome, good luck with the car hunting

Gas for GOSH · Post by **Gas for GOSH** » Tue Aug 07, 12 10:57 am

Welcome Sasha - does that name come with any Russian connection?

Justin - what's this Bromley stuff - thought you was proper Cornish?? Either way Bromley's for wimps: I went to school in 'Nam.....Beckenham

Yeah, i know that might explain a few things!

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Aug 07, 12 12:14 pm

Welcome Sasha, you will love it on the forum, great bunch and very sociable at the meets etc.... Have you considered importing from the states? Dont think you will find many Hemicudas or 426 Challengers for sale over here... I might be wrong, but Ive been browsing ebay USA and there are some great looking cars for sale there, lots of big block E bodies etc. You can have my 383 C body for 50k if you want..... Hehe, worth a try!!

Cheers Steve

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem ... 2513500445

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Tue Aug 07, 12 12:20 pm

There's a member on here who's considering selling his hemi cuda....

And it would be great if it didnt go abroad (again)

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Aug 07, 12 12:25 pm

Rob, is that the plum crazy car, 70, Ive only ever seen one and it was at Shaky. Im not very well travelled or knowledgeable on members cars but if its this one, featured in CA few years ago, its stunning!!!

Cheers Steve

Sasha · Post by **Sasha** » Tue Aug 07, 12 12:35 pm

Dave wrote:So if I get your first post right, your car budget is anything between £10K to £60K.

I wish I had a budget like that!

Welcome to the club.

I run a message board for Challenger owners if you want to look into that as well.

RobTwin wrote:There's a member on here who's considering selling his hemi cuda....

And it would be great if it didnt go abroad (again)

I'm guessing that with my budget not quite stretching that far into the suggested range, I would be highly unlikely to get my ideal car but I guess you never know with these types of things - I'll see what pops up!

Gas for GOSH wrote:Welcome Sasha - does that name come with any Russian connection?

Justin - what's this Bromley stuff - thought you was proper Cornish?? Either way Bromley's for wimps: I went to school in 'Nam.....Beckenham
Yeah, i know that might explain a few things!

Yep. Sasha is indeed a Russian name - I was born and grew up the other side of the iron curtain.

Steve wrote:Welcome Sasha, you will love it on the forum, great bunch and very sociable at the meets etc.... Have you considered importing from the states? Dont think you will find many Hemicudas or 426 Challengers for sale over here... I might be wrong, but Ive been browsing ebay USA and there are some great looking cars for sale there, lots of big block E bodies etc. You can have my 383 C body for 50k if you want..... Hehe, worth a try!!

Cheers Steve

I've found this as well - just the obvious major issues with buying cars unseen + the rigmaroll of transport, duties, taxes, etc.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Aug 07, 12 1:04 pm

Think lots of companies take the pain out of shipping thes days and if you find a few in same area you could always take a few days out, flight, cheap motel, couple of days car rental and view them all.. A grand or so well spent could pocket you a nice car for the right money maybe?? Whatever you do Sasha, im sure you will land on your feet and will find the right car. An enviable position to be in matey!

When you do find it, people like Ade Worman and Turnip etc, know E bodies inside out and are gents into the bargain.....

Cheers Steve

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Aug 07, 12 1:07 pm

And I used to know E-bodies inside-out but have forgotten since.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Aug 07, 12 1:14 pm

Steve wrote:Rob, is that the plum crazy car, 70, Ive only ever seen one and it was at Shaky. Im not very well travelled or knowledgeable on members cars but if its this one, featured in CA few years ago, its stunning!!!

Cheers Steve

Jim Wilson's Plumb Crazy Hemi Cuda. It is not numbers matching as it was a race car for years. The current engine is a high HP Ray barton engine built to look stock.
But it does have one very rare option. It is "two tone". The white roof is painted instead of vinyl.
And you would be looking at a very large cheque to buy that one.

Wish I could afford it to be honest. It would be great in the "Stock Apearing" race class.

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Tue Aug 07, 12 1:16 pm

Welcome to the club Sasha!

Good club with good knowledgeable members!

There are some great cars out there, hope you find the right one!!

Keep us posted on progress!

Looks like this club is growing at a good rate after the initial recession biting and numbers dropping. A slow and steady influx!!!

Dart Vader · Post by **Dart Vader** » Tue Aug 07, 12 1:19 pm

Gas for GOSH wrote:Welcome Sasha - does that name come with any Russian connection?

Justin - what's this Bromley stuff - thought you was proper Cornish?? Either way Bromley's for wimps: I went to school in 'Nam.....Beckenham
Yeah, i know that might explain a few things!

I am proper Cornish, just ended up in Bromley for my formative years. I agree about the Nam though

I went to Ravenswood School, the same as David Bowie

Jon Connolly · Post by **Jon Connolly** » Tue Aug 07, 12 4:45 pm

Hi Sasha,

WELCOME

I have a friend in St Louis who knows this car that is for sale local to him.

http://www.cars-on-line.com/48825.html

Is this the sort of thing you had in mind ? if so I can put you in touch and he can help with the transaction

Sasha · Post by **Sasha** » Tue Aug 07, 12 4:54 pm

Jon Connolly wrote:Hi Sasha,

WELCOME

I have a friend in St Louis who knows this car that is for sale local to him.

http://www.cars-on-line.com/48825.html

Is this the sort of thing you had in mind ? if so I can put you in touch and he can help with the transaction

Looks fantastic, but unfortunately my budget is in a different league to how much one of those costs.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Aug 07, 12 6:16 pm

Thats a seriously nice car!!! I must admit though, if I had that sort of money to buy a car, I would have a nice plum crazy 440 Cuda, an orange AAR Cuda and if there is anything left over, a nice straight but tired 71 Challenger 383 to tinker with

..... Dont want much for my 200k, do I?!