Administrators gav240z Posted December 11, 2015 Administrators Share Posted December 11, 2015 Turns out the rel="nofollow" attribute is already enabled. So shouldn't be passing PageRank to Tubby Lees. Link away . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triptych Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Being Edward Lees I think that photo should represent his mindset. I will honestly put him at 500k if it's an original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Someone throw the bat symbol up for Alan... http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burwood/cars-vans-utes/1972-datsun-fairlady-z432-silver-manual-coupe/1102434012 gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) hes jst copying the price, converted from US dollars, that one sold there for, last year. At least that was correct, and blemsh free,,, Edited January 28, 2016 by dat2kman gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk_79 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 No Kobe Seiko wheels? Or were they an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted January 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 28, 2016 Far to many have been ripped off or mislead by that dealership - I can't believe that the MTA haven't cancelled his dealer license. I wouldn't believe anything that Edwards Lee's has to say - He has less than zero credibility in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent012 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) I guess all those photos were taken in Japan, can even spot a 2000GT in photo 11 + 14. Edited January 28, 2016 by brent012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 28, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 28, 2016 Far to many have been ripped off or mislead by that dealership - I can't believe that the MTA haven't cancelled his dealer license. I wouldn't believe anything that Edwards Lee's has to say - He has less than zero credibility in my book. Then I've done my job. I guess all those photos were taken in Japan, can even spot a 2000GT in photo 11 + 14. Makes you wonder doesn't it? No Kobe Seiko wheels? Or were they an option? I am pretty sure (but open to correction from Alan HS30-H) that they were fitted as standard on the 432 PS30 (but not the 432-R PS30-SB), as some of you may recall there was a Yahoo! Auction recently where a set of 5 wheels was sold. The price was upwards of $15k AUD for wheels alone. The seat trim is also incorrect for this year S30z, it has the later 74+ style seat trim. Pretty poorly crafted ad anyway, no mention of the rally clock working or other components. Asking top money. I would be interested to know what it sold for in Japan, I'll bet nowhere near asking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted January 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 28, 2016 I doubt it is even for sale ? This kind of ad can help lift a business's internet search results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent012 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I think their search engine presence needs a bit of work haha. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/13091-why-you-shouldnt-buy-anything-from-edward-scissorhands-lee/?p=168660 gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I've just checked into my hotel in Tokyo, so I'm *almost* on your timezone.... ;-) Isn't this just Edward Lee's doing an "I can get this one for you" type thing? The car is clearly with a classic dealer in Japan (I'll see if I can find out which one...) and isn't in Australia. It's nothing to do with Edward Lee's as far as I can see. It's registered on a Hachioji area plate (Tokyo dormitory suburbs), so that might give a clue to where the dealer is. It's a 'late' PS30, and in Japan they call these six-digit chassis numbered cars '240Z' shelled 432s. They kind of have *less* 432-specfic 'shell content than the earlier five-digit 'shells. They have the 'B' type transmissions, usually R200 diffs instead of R192s, the big brake booster and all that kind of stuff. I think the general concensus is that these *late* 432s are less desirable and worth less than the earlier ones. This particular car has some strange un-432-like mods - for example the front valance/spoiler - and seems to have lost its standard-issue Kobe Seiko '432' magnesium wheels. The car doesn't appear to be on the list of known extant 432s kept by Club S30 member Watanabe san. I'm meeting up with them on Saturday night for the club AGM and dinner, so I might ask him about it then. You never know, it might be one of the known "Obake" (ghost) 432s that suddenly re-appear after having been MIA. Some of them (*some* of them...) are re-shells.... ;-) gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Come on now Alan, calling it a "240Z shell", is that really correct? gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 An expat Aussie I know, nw based in Kyoto, has been to the shop. It can be bought directly. There'd only be one or two here that could afford it, PITA i can no longer drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 28, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 28, 2016 Isn't this just Edward Lee's doing an "I can get this one for you" type thing? The car is clearly with a classic dealer in Japan (I'll see if I can find out which one...) and isn't in Australia. It's nothing to do with Edward Lee's as far as I can see. It's registered on a Hachioji area plate (Tokyo dormitory suburbs), so that might give a clue to where the dealer is. Seems like the ACCC might like to know? It looks like 'bait' advertising to me. https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/misleading-claims-advertising/false-or-misleading-claims#creating-a-false-or-misleading-impression andyk_79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted January 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 28, 2016 Isn't this just Edward Lee's doing an "I can get this one for you" type thing? The car is clearly with a classic dealer in Japan (I'll see if I can find out which one...) and isn't in Australia. It's nothing to do with Edward Lee's as far as I can see. It's registered on a Hachioji area plate (Tokyo dormitory suburbs), so that might give a clue to where the dealer is. Hi Alan It certainly looks like he is doing that - Again. If he is, then it constitutes a clear breach of not only the MTA act but also contravenes Dept of Fair trading advertising rules. Hmmmm..... andyk_79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted January 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Seems like the ACCC might like to know? It looks like 'bait' advertising to me. https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/misleading-claims-advertising/false-or-misleading-claims#creating-a-false-or-misleading-impression Spot on Gav. If you advertise a particular vehicle you must have it available for sale and delivery at the time the ad goes live.In the industry we have watch how we advertise new cars that are in short supply so as not run fowl of the ACCC. At times we have stop advertising a particular model in order to remain compliant. Edited January 28, 2016 by PB260Z gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 so i take it Edward Lees is very dodgy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted February 6, 2016 Administrators Share Posted February 6, 2016 so i take it Edward Lees is very dodgy lol You don't say... Welcome you must be new around here. nizm0zed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted February 6, 2016 Moderators Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) so i take it Edward Lees is very dodgy lolPlenty of interesting stories around the media and net.He seems to be Mr. Teflon though. Edited February 6, 2016 by PB260Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 You don't say... Welcome you must be new around here. Was my first ever post haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 The upholstery over the shock towers is abysmal, tail light trim off. WTF, I like to see good money fetched for a zed but hell that would build at least 3 ground up resto's, tell him he's dreamin!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Today's paper. See what you've done Gav!!! Haha http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/public-defender/i-am-not-a-bad-guy-says-used-car-importer-phil-lee/news-story/3829a0c5b3584762934e9a5869d7726a gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted February 11, 2016 Moderators Share Posted February 11, 2016 Today's paper. See what you've done Gav!!! Haha http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/public-defender/i-am-not-a-bad-guy-says-used-car-importer-phil-lee/news-story/3829a0c5b3584762934e9a5869d7726a And unfortunately the business will just keep rolling on, albeit in different legal entities - that is until the regulators get serious with this and a few others (Ian Creek for example) and prevent them from trading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 But he's not a bad guy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Obviously the cars he had for sale on the yard were not actually the property of the business. Edward Lee will close and maybe Phil Lee will open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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