My intent is be, in effect, your personal auto broker.  That is, I attempt to assist private individuals with vehicles for sale, and people who are interested in buying vehicles, connect with each other.  All negotiations for sale price, payment of sale price, and any other fees associated with the sale of a vehicle are strictly between the owner/seller and the buyer.  Also, all, and any arrangements for transporting a vehicle from the seller's location to the buyer's location are up to the buyer, who make make arrangements with the seller. I have a shipping company that I use on a regular basis and can assist in shipping arrangements.  However, as previously stated, all fees are paid by the buyer unless other arrangements are negotiated with the seller.

Any fees to be paid to East Coast American Musclecars have already been agreed to between the seller and ECAM before a vehicle is listed on this site.  There are no fees collected from the seller from ECAM.
I do, whenever possible, assist in any way I can to help complete a successful transaction.  I have a link to companies who specialize in the transporting of vehicles, especially classic vehicles.  Other services can be negotiated and agreed upon between buyer and myself on an individual basis.  In one case, I allowed the buyer to make monthly payments to until he had paid the full purchase price.  I also personally picked him up at the local bus station and drove him to the seller's location.  I am here to help connect sellers and buyers and do whatever I can to help the muscle  and classic car collectors' hobby continue to thrive in America.  I am willing to whatever it takes, within reason, to assist in this process.

ADVANTAGES TO ADVERTISING ON MY SITE

If you make the decision to advertise your vehicle on my web site you should experience the following advantages over advertising in a local newspaper, or other local classified sources:

• Your add will be viewed by millions of potential buyers all over the world.  I have received replies from all over the United States, as well as from many foreign countries.  You may be surprised at how many people in other counties are very interested in American classic cars.  I have made sales to Australia and Canada.  I have a contact in Australia who owns a 1969 Mercury Cougar convertible and his brother has a 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible.  I have, a customer from Sweden who has sent me pictures of an American classic car cruise with over 350 cars. 
   
• Unlike newspapers, and many Internet automotive classified sites, I put no limit on the number of words you may use to describe your vehicle and no limit to the number of pictures you would like to post.  Almost all Internet classified sites limit the number of words you can use to describe your vehicle.  Some will allow you to post one picture, some will not allow any pictures.
   
• You have to option to include your contact information, if you like.  Or, you can defer all contact to me.  I can protect you from Internet scammers.  I can review all replies, make a decision on which ones are legitimate and which are scam.  An annual Federal Trade Commission report on fraud stated that the amount of internet scams have almost doubled to 98,650 in 2004, up from 51,000 in 2002, and accounted for 16 percent of all complaints.  The crimes cost consumers $265 million dollars, with a median loss of $214, the FTC said.  The FTC said 246,570 people reported that they were victimized, up from 161,890 in 2002.  E-bay alone reported 700,000 scams last year...and that's just the ones they know about.  I sell cars for private individuals.  I lost $5,400 to a scammer last year and had to make it up from my personal funds.  I feel it is my obligation to protect my clients from any potential scams.  I have a personal 'unofficial' contact with the FBI.  I send all scam replies to him.

BRIEF BIO

I have been working on, driving, and enjoying muscle car since about 1963.  I started working on cars, in my driveway, and on the street in front of my house, before I was old enough to drive them.  I had an 'informal' apprenticeship under a neighbor who restored British sports cars.  While attending college, I worked as a mechanic for a local salvage yard.
I worked as a teacher and a coach in the Pennsylvania public school system for thirty years.  I have taught numerous subjects including, English, creative writing, math, reading, health, and physical education.  I worked in Instructional Support and Family Support for the past ten years.  I worked directly with students who were struggling, or experiencing other problems, and their families.  I coached football and wrestling.  My wrestling teams earned six conference championships.
  I have had a passion for cars, especially muscle cars, for as long as I can remember. I have done at least three complete restorations including a 1966 GTO, a 1977 Z-28, and a 1974 MGB.  I currently own the 66 Goat, a 92 Z-28, and a 79 Harley-Davidson XLH. 
I am a member of several national muscle car organizations.  I am a moderator of an international GTO list site.  I consider myself to be fairly knowledgeable when it comes to American muscle cars (Is there any other kind?) and classics.  Anything I don't know, I make the effort to find out.  I have many sources both local, and world wide.  I plan to continue to support and defend the muscle car hobby in our great country for the rest of my life.

SCAMMERS BEWARE

I am very aware that there are many individuals who submit false bids, information, or make offers to purchase that are not legitimate.  An annual Federal Trade Commission report on fraud stated that the amount of internet scams have almost doubled to 98,650 in 2004, up from 51,000 in 2002, and accounted for 16 percent of all complaints.  The crimes cost consumers $265 million dollars, with a median loss of $214, the FTC said.  The FTC said 246,570 people reported that they were victimized, up from 161,890 in 2002.  E-bay alone reported 700,000 scams last year...and that's just the ones they know about.  We sell cars for private individuals.  I lost $5,400 to a scammer last year and had to make it up from my personal funds.  I feel it is my obligation to protect my clients from any potential scams.

I will not tolerate scammers. 
I have contacts with several anti-scam groups, organizations, and websites.  Several of them are working in direct conjunction with the United States Federal authorities.  I also have a personal contact with the F.B.I.  I may be a bit overcautious, but, if I as much as suspect that a reply is from a scammer, I will immediately, without hesitation, forward it to every one of these groups, as well as my personal contact person.

If you have a question about this, contact me at ECmusclecars@aol.com , or you can go to my contact page and complete and submit the contact form.

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