davidno64

Hi all, My name is David and I am an Ex "Z" car owner. Many years ago I had a modded 260Z and finding this site makes me miss it even more (but not the rust). Anyhow, I came across this by looking up details for Ausclassics. Stuart Brown to be exact. Currently among other cars I have a Jaguar XJS that I'm restoring. Stuart is or was associated with the same car club as I am, in Victoria. He does not frequent that car club lately. And I wonder why? A that point in time I did not know Stuart but there were political issues going on within the club. So the emerging roumers were unknown to me. But latter it appears they were founded. I bought some items from Stuart, one being car carpet for my Jaguar. Thought it would be OK. Bought it through Ebay, there were issues but being a member I gave him the benefit of doubt. Long story - short. The carpet was junk. New carpet trimmed for my car. Simply it did not fit. Eventually he came and inspected. Measured up and took away the carpet. Promising to re-trim it to suit. I never saw that carpet again. Only promises. (He seems to love blaming Aust Post), always excuses. I also sold him some now rare, ported LEYLAND V8 heads. To date he has not paid for those, only promises. The carpet again, only broken promises. So at this point I am out of pocket for the Heads, I sold him. I am out of pocket for the carpet I payed for and he currently has? Also I am out of pocket for going to Court, that is time, transport, etc. I took Stuart to Court (V.C.A.T), He did not turn up. It was heard in his absence and won in my favor. I waited for the papers, regarding the outcome to be delivered. As it was not enforceable until documents were served. Many weeks latter, still nothing. No payment from Stuart, no phone call or other attempt of contact. Obviously from this thread. It would be wise to keep away from Stuart, Ausclassics and also the many other business name she appears to have. I have found him to be unreliable and his honesty is in question. If there is anyone out there who also has suffered at Stuarts hands. I urge you to consider taking action against him. The quickest and most cost effective way is through V.C.A.T. Surprisingly V.C.A.T are very pleasant and easy to deal with and if interested any-one here is welcome to contact me, regarding this matter. A point to note, and hoping Stuart hears of this. If he has not made good on our deal or that of V.C.A.T's order. I will be taking further action against him.