Thanks to EC I now have the car I had always wanted--even nicer than I expected--and I bought it sight unseen. It takes car experts with credibility to do that. This car was a special hand built Healy with an XKE rear end, rack and pinion steering, and a Ford 5.0 engine. I could tell be the way it sat and by the racing mirrors and by the authentic Healey body detail, 72 spoke XKE wheels, louvered hood, and the plain but detailed leather interior that the builder knew exactly what he wanted. I could also see that I would not change any of his choices. It was clear he and I saw things the same. I told E C that I wanted the car but must first talk to the owner to ask how the car was built and sorted out. After talking with Gordon I was able to confirm what I had inferred from the photos--This was one heck of a car built by a life-long race car people. European Collectibles went all out with pictures, inspections, running the car with me listening over the phone to noises and comments on the gauge readings. When I heard it start cold and begin to idle down as it warmed I was sold. Once I saw the frame craftsmanship underneath and received commentary from EC and Gordon I said I was buying it. Funny thing, two or three other people tried to buy it while I was dealing on it--willing to pay more. One guy from South Africa tried to buy it out from under me and wire money immediately--but EC sold it as promised, even when they had to wait a couple of extra days for financing to clear. EC arranged first class transportation in a covered truck riding with new Mercedes headed for the Seattle area.
When I saw that gorgeous little roadster come down the ramp I could not contain myself. A real rare AH with hand built craftsmanship that took 3 years to put together and will never be duplicated in this world. I am thrilled by the car and impressed by the caliber of people I dealt with--hard to find trust in this world these days--thank you EC.
Bill Duncan |
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