Found a Car that I,m interested in but because I live in the UK I cant seem to get hold of the seller. Can't ring because I don't have a valid 10 didget phone number, can't e-mail because I dont have a US Zip Code

This is the Add.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/fi...ationId=165834

All I need to know if the car is sill for sale?
So if anyone is close to or knows the seller or can get hold of his contact details please let me know. or just forward my email address to him.
Thanks.
Steve. stevenbeak@sky.com

 

I send (and receive) email to and from The USA quite often.
Maybe you don't have a valid email address to send to. I don't see why not having a zip code would be a problem, you are sending to cyberspace, not a particular geographical point.

Roger.

 

So the 215 area code phone number provided in the ad is not a working number?

All you need to email the seller is your first name, your last name, your email address, and a short message. No zip is required.

 

Yes. A bit perplexing.

To e-mail using their message system, all you need is a name and an e-mail address.

The zip code is for getting a shipping quote.

And there should be no reason why you can't call a US number from GB - country code is 01 or 001.

- Eric

 

I'd be more concerned that this "restored" 442 apparently has a 350 engine, according to the ad, though it's difficult to tell given the poor grammar and spelling. Clearly it can't be real if the price is only $14K.

 

Count your blessings
This has SCAM written all over it, or, at the very least, IDIOT SELLER
-ALL CAPS is a sure sign of stupid and/or lazy. Hard to read, easy to bury info like
-"Original *350* type engine in this "muscle car" - sorry... 1970 442 needs a big block.
-Mileage 85k.... plus how many times 100k? No way to tell. Besides, on what part[s]? Is it not all new and rebuilt?
-VIN conveeeeeeniently not listed.
There's over $14k just in hood, air cleaner, and paint. This falls right under "too good to be true."

The web site "search"
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/fi...sationId=72244
Brings up 18 1970 442's 4 of which have some engine other than "a V8"
====> BULLSHED <====

This one has a "455 cc" engine"
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...sationId=72244

This 1970 pace car convert. has a [blue] "350 engine"
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...sationId=72244

The Bullshed is strong at this site!


"1970 OLDSMOBILE 442
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/cl...ldsmobile-442-
MILEAGE 85500
DESCRIPTION
This is a beautiful 442 Odlsmobile, the king of all Muscle Cars. This car was totally restored at the end of 2010. Some of the parts were bought on "Year One"
RESTORED ENGINE 350 AND 400 TURBO HIDROMATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EXTERIOR COLOR: BLACK & GOLD (EXCELLENT PAINT JOB)
INTERIOR COLOR: BLACK & GOLD -NEW UPHOLSTERY & LEATHER SEATS
POWER STEERING NEW SUSPENSION, FRONT AND REAR SWAYBARS NEW MONROE SHOCKS
NEW OPTIMA BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULE
NEW GAS TANK AND SENDING UNITS, NEW ORIGINAL DESIGN FUEL PUMP.
DUAL STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM MAGNA- FLOW POLISHED (2 1/2") AND ELECTRICS EXHAUST CUT-OUTS
ALUMINIZED HOOKERS HEADERS NEW GASKETS AND SEALS KITS
NEW WINDSHIELD NEW HEADLIGHTS & TAILLIGTH
NEW MOTOR MOUNT SET AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT
NEW SPORTMAN S/R MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES FRONT 26X10.00 R15 LT.- REAR 28X12.00 R15 LT
COMPLETE BODY-OFF RESTORATION, EXCELLET FLOORS PAN"

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++

I sent them this:

"I'll take the $14,500 1970 442 with incorrect engine. I can fly in, inspect, pay cash, and drive home. Thanks. "

 

Thanks for the warning guys, I think I will give this one a miss.