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Vemu is known for the bottom end of the market. But they do sell honest cars. They are cheap for a reason and that's not saying that they sell rubbish. I've looked at a couple of their cars but in the end I bought my Carrera in the states to take out the middle man.
Looks like the bronze SC is sold
Dennis
1972 Porsche 911 T/E
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera
1976 Lancia Beta Monte Carlo
1973 Benelli 650 Tornado S2
Vemu is known for the bottom end of the market. But they do sell honest cars. They are cheap for a reason and that's not saying that they sell rubbish. I've looked at a couple of their cars but in the end I bought my Carrera in the states to take out the middle man.
Looks like the bronze SC is sold
Good to know. Yes, I liked them because they sold their cars without trying to hide their condition, and posted heaps of pics and video for each car. I am a bottom of the market kind of guy
The car I bought was as expected cosmetically (perhaps a bit more sunburned than it looks in the pic) - and better than expected mechanically. I don't know whether that is the nature of the tough SC mechanicals, or whether I was lucky - but it isn't even looking like it is needing any top end work currently, which I had factored in to the decision. No significant oil leaks, no smoke, not using oil, lots of power..You can stand down for now, Mr Bainbridge..
I can't believe someone took on the Bronze car..but its impressive that it made that mileage.
1990 964 C4, 1999 Boxster 2.5
'89 BMW E30 325i Touring. '83 Mercedes 280E. '84 Citroen 2CV. '16 BMW i3 REx. '03 BMW R1100S. '99 Yamaha R1. '79 BMW R100 scrambler.
Great story Jonny. I love adventures.
Car looks great.
I'll get back to you by PM.
964 C4 1990, Metallic Black
3.0SC 1978 Targa Imported from California, Guards Red
3.2 RS Replica, 1984 GP White & Blue
997 gen 2 Gt3, 2010 Aqua Blue
996TT Riveria Blue.....sold to Geebee but not forgotten
and a few Motorbikes!!!!
Great trip! the proper way to do it.
I met the two guys at the Antwerp show yesterday and after chatting I got the feeling they were pretty impressed with your determination to drive it home!
Nick
greeny27rs wrote:Great trip! the proper way to do it.
I met the two guys at the Antwerp show yesterday and after chatting I got the feeling they were pretty impressed with your determination to drive it home!
Nick
As wingman I too was impressed with Johnny's determination to drive it home, especially after the car took 45 mins to start. Jaap and another customer shook their heads in a bemused way whilst loading an old gold merc onto a trailer - the preferred method of collection. We then coughed, spluttered and wobbled onto the streets of Holland to find the steering wheel loosely attached. Fortunately an accidental turn on to a busy motorway (#!$%?) led to a well equipped service station where air, fuel and stability were added. I think it detected a little TLC and then recovered to become almost perfect for the run from Newcastle home - firing immediately after a night on the ferry and driving strong and straight.
Fortune favours the brave / stupid [delete as appropriate]
I still can't decide whether it was brave or stupid..I bet Jenks wouldnt have trailered it
The play in the steering was laughable. Or in other words, quite scary, once I had realised that the considerable up and down movement in the steering column wasnt a design feature..perhaps for adjusting the angle of the rear wing or something..
Anyway, that particular feature is now well and truly fixed with this 20 quid part from pelican. Fitted in 20 minutes, I am hoping that sets the tone for future work on this car. Must get the resto thread going..
1990 964 C4, 1999 Boxster 2.5
'89 BMW E30 325i Touring. '83 Mercedes 280E. '84 Citroen 2CV. '16 BMW i3 REx. '03 BMW R1100S. '99 Yamaha R1. '79 BMW R100 scrambler.
Nice one !!
Must get the resto thread going..