how to word a letter

[B92 8NW]

If one saw a largely derelict Land Rover that would make a good project, do you think it is inappropriate to leave a letter on it asking if the owner was thinking of parting with it in the future?

How do I go about wording it?

Thanks in anticipation:D.

[V8Ian]

It realy depends, many daily driven Land Rovers look largely derelict. :D:wasntme:

[vnx205]

My first thought is that the most important thing is to ensure there is nothing in the letter to encourage the mistaken impression that old vehicles that have not yet had thousands of hours of painstaking restoration are actually worth much money.

Maybe you could even drop some gentle hint about how it is unfortunate that some old vehicles that are beginning to become a nuisance to maintain are often scrapped because they are not worth much.

You could then go on to explain that while it may need a lot of TLC that you have the enthusiasm and expertise to save it from being scrapped if it ever got to the stage where he/she was contemplating that.

Edit: Of course V8lan, who probably types faster than I do, I quite right. You might have to be careful not to insult someone who just thinks his vehicle has a lot of character.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I might mention a father-son team building thing,,

[Shonky]

I think Pedro's on the money.

Gus was given to me for free by a Grazier who saw my eyes light up every time I looked at a landy (I was 14/15 at the time)

Never underestimate the "kiddo" factor. ;)

[taff]

i think a door knock would be better in these circumstances.
if i found a letter on my windscreen i'd probably throw it in the bin before reading it, thinking it was some god botherer or a parking ticket

[Chucaro]

I might mention a father-son team building thing,,

And the opportunity for the son to learn a trade ;)

[Shonky]

Good point Taff.

Ambrose' previous owner had recieved HEAPS of notes left for her of exactly this nature. Some got thrown out - many were kept.

The ones she kept she gave to me when I bought it! :lol2:

[Larry]

I found my Series 1 parked in a suburban street. I just left a note saying "if you're intersted in selling, give me a call on .........."

A couple of days later, he did call.
He had received lots of offers, but mine was just at the right time.:arms:

Good luck,
Mark.

[JohnE]

Door knock, be polite, friendly, inquisitive and not overbearing, let the conversation flow if they want to talk ,give them your aims( restore etc) if they say no thank them and offer to leave your details in case the need to sell it!.



john

[stage1slave]

Door knock, be polite, friendly, inquisitive and not overbearing, let the conversation flow if they want to talk ,give them your aims( restore etc) if they say no thank them and offer to leave your details in case the need to sell it!.



john


X2. And it always pays to be prepared if you can. If they refuse, just wave the cash infront of them and see what happens.

cheers
Evelyn

[B92 8NW]

Thanks all some good advice there.

I'm not sure about how the kiddo factor thing would work. It worked on my first Landy as I was 14/15 at the time, I think I'm a little past that now, but not past it enough to have kids of my own:D.

[abaddonxi]

Thanks all some good advice there.

I'm not sure about how the kiddo factor thing would work. It worked on my first Landy as I was 14/15 at the time, I think I'm a little past that now, but not past it enough to have kids of my own:D.

I've left half a dozen or so notes under windscreens, only received one call back.

[B92 8NW]

I've left half a dozen or so notes under windscreens, only received one call back.

So with all that experience, what did you exactly write:D?

[Michael2]

A door knock is easier, as they can see your face, answering a letter, or making the first call can be daunting for people as it's the unknown that brings most anxiety.

I've left a note once, but have gone and asked a few times.

[abaddonxi]

On one I wrote something along the lines of, 'your Defender is looking lonely, if it's ever looking for a new home I'm looking to buy', and my phone number.

A couple of times I've mentioned AULRO, just in case they're online.

Mostly it was, 'Admired your Defender when I was passing by. In the unlikely event that you ever want to sell it, I'd be interested in buying it.'

Not quite there, but brevity seemed more important than grammar.

Now I'll go wash my mouth out.:p

[D-Fender]

When I was 16 I saw an old Defender swb sitting on someone's front lawn, haven't seen it ever move, I persuaded my dad to buy it for me if the owner would sell it, and for a good price.

I went up to the door, very nervous and scared that he wouldn't want to sell it, then a lady answers the door and I ask if the owner of the Land Rover is home, owner comes to the door and I ask him if he was interested in selling the old thing. He said he wants to fix it up but he would part with it for 3k. Damn too much :(.

Go up to the door mate, and good luck what ever you do, I hope you can get it:)

Andy.

[UncleHo]

G'day B92 8NW :)

I would advise you to try the direct approach, but first make sure that you have the model of it correct, I.E. Series 1, 2/2a,3, as if somebody called my 2a a Defender, I would know immediatly that they didn't know much about Landrovers, and my answer would reflect that, NO ;)

If not, give it about a month or so, then leave a note on the windscreen :)

cheers

[Shonky]

3k for a Defender 90 - chicken feed! Shoulda bought it!


Sure it wasn't a series shorty?

[George130]

With a letter keep it short and sweek.
I will drop anything on my windscreen strait on the ground unless it is a ticket. No I am not litering just removing others litter from where it has become lodged in my wiper. I will also not buy from a business who insultes me by leaving litter on my vehicle.