Practical Joke: I can't resist

[RickM]

So I list one of my snowblowers on Craigslist. I get a bunch of replys but one stands out, it's from a former co-worker.

This guy is always on the hunt for a bargain...always. He's also a die hard muscle car / hot rod kind of guy. His negotiating style when looking to buy is nothing short of overly aggressive and demeaning. I used to shake my head when he'd tell me what negotiating adventures he had over the past weekend.

So, here I have him interested in this snowblower....and he doesn't know who I am....heh heh heh.

This is my reply:

"Another person is interested but they may not come through. I will let you know.

Hey do you know of anyone interested in old american cars. I'm trying to clear out my late uncles house and he has some old cars in the garage. I need to get rid of them and alot of other stuff to sell the house. I know nothing about cars but one is a Plymoth. It's a convertable but the material is ripped. It's also a stick shift which me or my mom can't drive. If you know anyone interested let me know. I can write down the stuff written on the car."


I purposely left much to be desired in the grammar department along with trying to portrait a total ignorance of automobilia.

So, what should this car be? A $2 mill '71 Cuda Convertible?

My plan is to give him the info and let him stew a while.....

I wish I could get this on film!

[TerryBPP]

I forsee a upcomming lawsuit.

[Overpaid Slacker]

go over the top. as amazing, crazy and one-in-a-billion as possible.

Then, find some pretext to ask him what's up... any new toys on the horizon for the spring, etc.

Or call him and say, "hey, you're a muscle car guy, right? A friend of mine found this kid with a (the type of car you've told him it is) and he's going to look at/buy it/whatever tomorrow. Those (cars) are really valuable, right? What does he need to look for?" Alternately, you could have a mutual acquaintance call him with the same shpiel...

I want to know how this comes out.

JP

[Nostril Cheese]

68 Coronet 500 convertible

[RickM]

Hhmmm, I was thinking of getting another guy involved. The idea of introducing a competitor is really good. Especially if this automotive gem is a mere two miles away. I can see him now, freaking out, trying to get the contact number.

But Terry is right. What if he has a coronary from the excitement?

[URY914]

Tell him it has this big "thing" over the trunk. Like a big wing or something.

[RickM]

Did the 71 Cuda have a rear wing?

I was thinking the other car would be a Daytona Superbird...it has a cartoon decal on it. I think it's the Road Runner.

[Eric 951]

for the convertible--since you arleady mentioned a plymouth--I would go with a cuda convert--mention it is orange and reads "440" on the sides--with a white interior.

the "other" should be a "Dukes of Hazzard" car--ala 69 Charger--mention it is all black black interior with a red tail stripe and "RTSE" badges--black rims with hubcaps.

or go with a 69 Dodge super bee--tell him there is a cartoon bee on the decklid and you don't know what type of motor is in it because the hood won't pop and you can't find the release--he will think it is a fiberglass lift-off hood which came on the 440 six packs and be drooling.

[bigchillcar]

or the motor says '429' on it..

[RickM]

OK, this is good stuff. "I think my uncle put some homemade cotter pins to hold the hood down".

I know he likes Camaros as well...any creme de la creme in that vein? Any special SS .....wait, a Yenko or COPO car...lol

[dafischer]

Better yet, "the engine looks kinda wierd, like the spark plugs are in the valve covers".

[URY914]

Originally posted by RickM
OK, this is good stuff. "I think my uncle put some homemade cotter pins to hold the hood down".

I know he likes Camaros as well...any creme de la creme in that vein? Any special SS .....wait, a Yenko or COPO car...lol

Tell him it is an orange and white Camaro and has Indy 500 Pace car on the side of it.

[craigster59]

I'd go the Plymouth Belvedere 426 hemi route. You'd have the guy droolin'...

[island911]

Originally posted by Overpaid Slacker
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Or call him and say, "hey, you're a muscle car guy, right? A friend of mine found this kid with a (the type of car you've told him it is) and he's going to look at/buy it/whatever tomorrow. Those (cars) are really valuable, right? What does he need to look for?" Alternately, you could have a mutual acquaintance call him with the same shpiel...

I want to know how this comes out.

JP

pure evil jenus.

maybe go with "a friend said it is a Corenett (sp?) --something like that. oh definately NOT a Correvette ...I wish it was. that would be so cool. of course that would be a chevy name anyway. This is a Plymmouth"

Make sure to mis-spell while making it appear that you are trying to be a bit of a car guy too...not to be duped.

[pwd72s]

Originally posted by RickM


This is my reply:

"Another person is interested but they may not come through. I will let you know.

Hey do you know of anyone interested in old american cars. I'm trying to clear out my late uncles house and he has some old cars in the garage. I need to get rid of them and alot of other stuff to sell the house. I know nothing about cars but one is a Plymoth. It's a convertable but the material is ripped. It's also a stick shift which me or my mom can't drive. If you know anyone interested let me know. I can write down the stuff written on the car."




So, what should this car be? A $2 mill '71 Cuda Convertible?

Only 7 of those made...too well documented. I'd suggest, since you already said ragtop, a 1970 'Cuda with a 340 6 pack engine.
VERY much desired!

[RickM]

I read that there were 11....

[Hugh R]

Its got this stupid yellow bee cartoon character on the sides near the rear of the car. Or its got this red python or other kind of snake in front of the hood.

Honest to God, there is this 65-70 y/o lady in my neighborhood with a 71 or 72 Cuda convertible with a new rag top. I walked up to her at the gas station and said "Excuse Me, but" and she said "Read the license plate" it said " Nt 4 Sale"

[island911]

"I think it was some old business ad' car, Its got this funny yellow bee cartoon character on it.

[RickM]

OK, when I get a response we'll work out an appropriate reply. Stay tuned....

[island911]

A Bumble-Bee tuna executives car