John,
I just wanted to drop a short note to say thankyou for the professionalism shown by you in regards to my purchase of the ‘69 L71 vette, the ’67 L89 and the support you have given me following purchase of my ’71 LT1 from one of your previous customers here in the Land of Aus. 

I bought my two most recent cars sight unseen from photo’s and the questions I asked where answered in an honest manner, and the service from GM DownUnder in resolving some items with the cars was excellent. 

As you know, I have wanted these cars for about 30years and have really gone to town with my purchase.  I gave thought to buying from e-bay and other avenues, but I know this would be just too hard, and was always worried about how to get it right and find someone I could trust. So I am happy that things worked out the way they did and I now have a contact who can support me with ongoing advice and link to the market in USA.

It is also the first time I have ever imported a car and thanks to you, I have learnt the process quickly and without too much pain. My ’69 will be here this week and once I get my ’67 my only concerns will be where to house them. It’s a nice problem to have for this big kid!

Thank you once again for the great service.
John Schepis


Aloha from Maui Hawaii,

    It's hard to sell a classic on Maui so I sent my 67 427 coupe to John after a short conversation on the phone. No papers to sign, just our mutual agreement. The car was sold shortly thereafter and the funds wired into my
bank account. What a great service! No stories, no drama, just a man who goes by and keeps his word. Don't hesitate to consign your car to John, or as they say down under,,,"No worries mate"

Mahalo from Maui
Gregg Blue


Hi John,

I just wanted to drop you a line after attending both the OC and larger Nationals event down here.  Now I may be pretty biased but I have to tell you that after seeing the other many other Corvettes at those shows it just underscores the amazing condition of the one I purchased from you guys.  The featured show cars there just cannot touch the paint, powder, interior, etc.  Anytime you guys want a written or verbal referral, please do not hesitate to contact me…

Steve
San Diego, CA



John, when you helped me purchase my 1960 Corvette I was impressed with you honesty and integrity.  When you helped me purchase my 1971 Corvette I was impressed with you knowledge of the different years and your guidance proved invaluable.  When the time came to sell my 71 you were right there with a buyer and, knowing that I wanted a C5, you found me a car and worked an incredible deal.  When I walk out in the morning and look
at the C5 I still can't believe that it is my car (of course my wife thinks it's her car too).  The car is as fast as it is beautiful.  Thank you again; I will never understand why anyone would go anywhere else to buy a Corvette.

Phillip C.
Corona, CA



Hey John,
 
Lovin' my '63 Vette... as are all my friends and family, and pretty much anyone else that sees it... I've even had it in a few local car shows. In fact, a guy was asking me about it just today, saying he has been thinking about a classic Corvette as well. I told him any search should start with GM Down Under. Besides the fact that you carry a number of high quality Corvettes in your inventory, I relayed to him the excellent experience I had... and particularly how impressed I was when I came to look at the car that I now own, and without me even asking you hoisted the car on the rack... not just to show me the excellent condition of the undercarriage and drive train, but to personally walk-through with me the matching numbers of the rear end, tranny, and engine... now that's what I call integrity. So if he is serious about a classic Corvette I'm sure you'll be hearing from him. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks again to you and Rusty, it was a pleasure working with you.
 
Regards,
Ron in Seattle


Dear John & Rusty,

Regarding the purchase of my 1965 thanks for assisting me in acquiring my latest "toy".  I have looked forward to this for some time.  Hopefully it will turn out to be a good investment as well.

The other day I was looking at a Barrett_jackson auction web-site and was wondering why people go there when they could save a 10% buyers commission simply by dealing with you guys.  You have just as many years of experience, and I would say can more objectively assist your buyer with your direct knowledge of the marketplace and NCRS judging experience. 

All the best and good luck in the future.
Yours very truly,
Frank W.
Newport Beach, CA


John,

I wanted to take a few minutes to express my deep thanks for all of your help, guidance and hard work on the 71 convertible I recently purchased from you.  After making the decision to look into an older vette (I already have a C6), I spent a lot of time calling around and looking at other places.  When I stumbled onto your site and gave you a call, I was incredibly impressed by how candid you were about the cars and their condition.  Never once in the entire process have I felt for a second that you were doing anything but “shooting straight” with me.  I honestly cannot recall a single purchasing experience where I’ve encountered such a commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity and quality.  You and Rusty took the time to meet with me on weekends, answered countless phone calls and emails.   This included several of my weekend trips up to your shop where I stood around like a “kid in a candy shop” bombarding you guys with questions about the cars.   It was clear to me that you guys love your cars even more than your customers do!

Over the course of the purchasing experience you routinely offered to help with any special needs I had for the car.  That even included installing some special seats I selected to make driving the car more comfortable in spite of my bad back.  When I asked about some additional photos for insurance purposes you had them posted in hours.  All of this not only made the purchasing experience easier but also added a bit of fun for me as you made it feel like the car was being specially tailored for me. 

There is simply no other dealer or auto specialist I could recommend more highly than GM Down Under.   I have and will continue to recommend you and your dealership to ANYONE who has an interest in Corvettes.  You guys represent the best part of the “Corvette Community” and I’m certain I will be a return customer!

Thanks again!
Steve S.
Poway, CA



John,
 
I have now purchased two classic Corvettes from GM DownUnder (1960 and 1963). I guess the most ringing endorsement of your business is the fact that when I buy my next Corvette (which I will probably do next year) , I will absolutely be buying it from GM DownUnder.
 
The cars have always been exactly as advertised; Your service and attention both before and after sale are exemplary; Your knowledge of Corvettes is outstanding;  And you have been responsive to whatever needs I have had.
 
I love both of the Corvettes I have bought from you and look forward to a long relationship.
 
Thanks again for everything!
 
 
John Campbell
Member of Congress
48th District, California


October 12, 2006
John,

Having recently stopped and visited your new shop I just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks.  It’s now been two years since I took the 65 Coupe off your hands and I’m still very pleased with the car.  My only problem now is finding enough time to really get it out on the road.

The 65 is my third Vette and I can’t thank you enough for finding it.  If you remember I needed to make room for a midyear buy selling my 94 which had served me very well for nine years.  I had been looking all over the country for the right car when I discovered your shop and a possible car (67 red convertible).  It turns out that was not the right car for me but you had no issues with me wanting to have the car looked at by my mechanic and even dropped it off to him the same day.  I certainly had other folks out there looking for me as well but you and Rusty sealed the deal with the Maroon 65 from the Bay area.  You were then very patient with me while I sold my 94, even listing it on your site.  Then you truly stepped across the line and showed good faith in me by allowing me to take the car home early before the last monies had been transacted and enjoy a very memorable 4th of July weekend.

All in all I had the most fun I’ve ever had buying a big ticket item.  At least you are here in Southern California selling these things at realistic price levels unlike some of your competitors.  To top it off I now have a couple more corvette enthusiast friends in you and Rusty.  Should I ever decide to sell the car again you will be the first to hear about it!!!  Please feel free to use me as a reference in the future I’ll help you anyway that I can.

Again thank you and congratulations on the new shop!!!
Sincerely,
Brett F.
San Pedro, CA



Aug. 12, 2006

Dear John,
As you know my wife and I drove to California from Idaho to buy a Vette from another person only to be disappointed that is was not what it was claimed to be and therefore did not trust anything the seller said from then on about his car.

We decided to look at other 1959-1967 Vetts while in California and were very impressed with the quality of your cars along with a feeling of your honesty and integrity.  Even though you knew we had other Vetts to look at you offered some very good advice and suggestions as to what to look for in older cars that we found very helpful.

You also knew the seller and had seen the original Corvette we had gone to buy but never said a bad or negative comment about either of them even though we had told you of our unhappy experience with the car and owner.

Even after we bought the ’65 Corvette and left to return to Idaho you still took very good care of us and arranged for the shipping of the car and met with the car hauler to load it on your day off.

After we received the car you went above and beyond by answering any questions we had and even paid for the spare rim I needed.  When I had problems with the clock second hand you told me that if I couldn’t repair it myself to ship it back to you.  You not only repaired the second hand, but installed a new quartz kit, boxed it up and shipped it back without accepting any payment for parts, labor or shipping.

After receiving service like this I would recommend anyone looking for a quality Corvette to talk with you and that they would not be unhappy for doing so.  If anyone wants a character reference you may give them our number and we would be happy to share our experience with them.

Thanks again, 
Wayne & Kathy L.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho




G'day John and Christy
 
Well the ship finally docked in Melbourne Australia on the 12 May and I picked up the car on the Wednesday 17th of May.
Your assessment of the car was spot on.  I was a bit shocked when I first saw it as it was covered in dust after I got it home and gave it a wash it gleamed. The next weekend I polished it and did the chrome got into all the nooks and cranny's it has come up a treat.
 
I had a roadworthy carried out last week and all it needed to pass was the left hand side front shocker lower rubber changed ( I think he couldn't find anything else so he pick on that)
so all in all everything went ok next step is to get it down to vic roads and have it registered.
 
A few things had worked loose
  one of the head lights didnt work. A wire had worked loose, I popped that back on and all worked great.  The radio didnt work but that was only a fuse, once it was replace it worked fine.  A part from having the seats re-foamed that's all I will be doing to the car as I believe its in pristine condition.
 
I'd like to thank you for your honesty and help it has been a great experience
 
Thanks again
Greg
Melbourne, Australia


Good afternoon, John.
 
Please allow me a moment to express my appreciation to you and Rusty for your continued support as I venture down memory lane. When I purchased the '72 Stingray Big Block from you three years ago I felt then that the "Blue Car" would satisfy my mid-life crisis. But, as luck would have it seeing the Nassau Blue '66 Stingray Coupe in your shop after the Flagstaff Regional NCRS event meant that I just had to have it. Your generosity in treating me as a valued customer not only on the first car, but on the second is most appreciated. Knowing that Rusty is an NCRS Master Judge, as well as a good friend also helps when I call in for answers from time to time.
 
As you know (because you were there) the '72 scored a Regional "Top Flight Award" in Flagstaff. I expect the '66 to do the same as it hits the judging circuit. 

Please feel free to use me as a reference going forward, and I look forward to seeing you at "Bloomington". All the best, and thank you once again.
 
Regards,
Tom M.
Half Moon Bay, CA
NCRS Member #24409


John,

  I wanted to thank you for helping me in the process of buying 67 Corvette. I have wanted a mid-year Corvette since I was in High School. Unfortunately, I never found the time or money to buy the car; something always came up, i.e. college, houses, kids… 

As time passed the price of the mid-years just keep climbing and finally my wife told me “just go buy it”. I looked around for a long time but I found the process more difficult than I had anticipated. 

I was referred to GM Down Under so I stopped buy to look at your cars. I found the advice you gave me extremely educational, accurate and invaluable. I want to thank you for your honesty and integrity and for finding my dream car. I would recommend that anyone looking for a classic Corvette or GM take the time contact you prior to purchasing a vehicle. 

Sincerely,
Brock
Irvine, CA
 


Dear John:

June 9th, 1984 my 1963 Corvette Roadster was stolen while I attended the Bloomington Gold event in Bloomington, Illinois.  It was Daytona Blue, interior and exterior, 327/300 with a 4 speed.  I had owned it for 10 years, it was quite a loss and I wound up taking the Grey Hound bus back to Chicago that day.  Since then my wife and I have owned a number of Corvettes but never forgot what a wonderful car that mid-year was. 

About two years ago we decided it was time to buy another mid-year.  We live near Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, and traffic has become a concern over the last 20 years, so we decided to get a car with automatic.  We also agreed it would be a 1966 with Mosport Green exterior and dark green interior.  I guess we didn't realize how hard it would be to find, being a one year color only.  We kept searching all the "Corvettes for Sale" sites as well as magazines.  We were looking for a driver quality car.  I was aware of your web site and checked it often.  When I saw that you had a 1966 air, automatic, p/s and p/b car I thought there must be somthing wrong with the car.  It was listed at a lower price then what the "big guys" were listing cars for with less options.,  To be honest I had been following the prices on mid-year cars since mine was stolen and have watched as they just keep going up.  We did not think our price range would get us a car with this many options, and, a matching numbers car with verified mileage.  After a few calls in which you were very honest about the ups and downs of this vehicle I decided to fly out and take a look at it.

Friday December 2nd I got to see, inspect and drive the vehicle.  It was everything you said it was and turned out to be an extremely high end driver with new paint.  After taking a test drive and talking with Rusty Hobbs, long time NCRS judge, I was convinced that this was the car we had been looking for.  We completed the sale and  I started my drive back to Chicago,.

I am not a mechanic, just a owner/driver but felt this car would make the trip with no problems.  I drove it home using the southernly route 40/44, old route 66, to miss the snow and rain coming down in the northernly route.  Total miles were approximately 2,250, in a little less than 4 days.  It could have been less time but part of the fun was talking to all the people looking and asking question at almost every gas station and food stop.  Zero problems, just a wonderful adventure running ahead of the storm.  We got 10 inches of snow two days after I got home. 

John, I would like to thank you, and Rusty for your honesty and integerity.  Traits that are all to hard to find in the car business.  I hope you can use my story on your web-site.  See you in June at Blooming Gold!!

Bob and Desbra
Chicago

John

You and Rusty where  a pleasure to deal with.  Myself being pretty ignorant to old vettes found that  you all made us immediately comfortable with what we where getting into and what things I should look for in a an older car.  I have learned allot since then an can say all the advise you and Rust gave me was solid.  We have been very 
happy with our 63 and had lots of fun with it. Our best to you both and your families.
Ken, Sarah, & Cully
Virginia
 
Hi John
I hope all is well with you an Rusty.  I keep pondering on a trip  up your way when I in San Diego.  Just never seems to slow down enough. I shipped the 63 home to Virginia in May when I moved the family back
 home.  Cully and I entered the car in a show this summer and took second place.  It was not a technical judging and the first place winner was a 67 BB car with lots of chrome under the hood so I didn't expect first at all and was very happy with second. It was a lot of fun anyway and Cully and I have had many hours of fun working all the
 little age out of her.
Take care and Merry Christmas to you all.
Ken

Good morning John,
 
I just wanted to drop a quick e-mail to thank you for the great buying experience. My wife and I have five classic muscle cars we've purchased over the years and two of them are Corvettes. When I bought my 1964 Stingray I was lucky to find that car locally here in Las Vegas, but we had no such luck finding the other Corvette we wanted which was a 1958 to 1960 roadster. You never know what you're going to get when you buy a car long distance there were times in the past I traveled to inspect a car only to be sorely disappointed when the product didn't meet the description or the photos.
 
That all changed with your up front, brutally honest description of the 1960 Corvette we bought. Pictures only show so much and your spot-on descriptions of the frame, chrome, body flaws and mechanicals of the car were so detailed the car exceeded my expectations when I finally saw it in person. What a great little roadster! Thanks again and take care.
Doug and Natasha S.
Las Vegas

John,
  After an experience with one of the many Corvette sharks out there, I decided to take a visit to GM Downunder on the 4th of July weekend. John spoke to me about three different cars I was interested in from his website and he was very candid about what the negatives were and what the attributes were on each one. Additionally, he was very patient and he had a wealth of information about midyear Corvettes. After evaluating options and the various conditions of the three cars, I decided to test drive a red 67 roadster. One ride and it was all over for me.  The car was in excellent condition and drove like a dream.  There was only one thing wrong with the car,  it needed side exhaust pipes to sound like a true Corvette.  John assured me that he had some in stock and could install them the next week and take care of some other minor things to make the car ready to go.  We set a target day to take delivery and not only did John perform on every promise that he made, he had the car ready to go for the day we discussed, in spite on his wife delivering their third child during that time frame. There was no better way to spend the holiday than looking at red, white, and blue Corvettes (and other colors) at John’s dealership. I felt so patriotic and truly like a kid in a candy store.  With his laid back style and disarming personality, John made my experience very pleasurable. With all the good qualities he has in running his business, in the end, it was his integrity that won me over, not to mention the gorgeous car. 
Many thanks,
Rich R.
Encinitas, Ca.

Dear John, 
The 62 arrived today and is even nicer than you described. The hauler you recommended was professional and delivered as promised. The entire experience dealing with you has been nothing but positive!!! I am sure we will be doing business in the future, I will not hesitate to recommend GM Down Under !!!  Thank You Very Much !
Steve

Owning a classic vette was always a dream of mine. I called John gave him my price range
he at the time didn't have a car in inventory in my range - so he referred me to another classic vette dealer!
What integrity! My best to you and Rusty. My son Joey loves his '63 convertible.
-Mark in Vegas

John
 Just wanted to drop you a note once again as I have been impressed with your shop for a few years now. Again, I have dealt with many corvette shops and dealers and people that talk big but, in the end knew nothing about corvettes.  I purchased my second corvette from you last December and have been smiling ever since.  First of all, the first 1965 corvette that I bought from you I was ecstatic as it was my first running corvette but later I became unhappy  to sell back to you due to financial reasons but, I knew one day I would end up buying something  better.  And here I am again,my latest vette has changed everything. It is not just a car it is a passion, it is a car that after a long hard day at work I would get in and just drive my stress away. John thank you once again for making my dream become reality.
 
I recently talked to a corvette buddy of mine and he recently bought a car from a vette dealer from out of state and he told me that once the car was out of the dealer's lot he was on his own when it came to any service.  Hearing that story made me realize how other corvette dealers have become and how reputable you still are as a corvette dealer. You have been there through thick or thin, no matter how many stupid my questions I ask, you continue to be there for me.  I think a measure of a good corvette dealer and friend is if that person will be there for you  through good or bad. John you have been there for me and I am sure that our friendship will continue as well.
 
  I have also entered a local corvette show in which my car was up against three big block corvettes and at the end of the day I took home  third place.  I cannot tell you how proud I was. 

Felix
Camarillo, CA

"I purchased a Nassau Blue 1965 Corvette Roadster from GMDownunder on 03/04/05.  I've been looking off-and-on for the past 4 years for a car like this and was excited to finally find one.  I spoke to John on the phone where we discussed the car in detail.  John has some 20 years experience in the Corvette business and is very knowledgeable on the subject.  I told him my main objectives in the car purchase were to have a matching numbers car with correct paint and interior, solid frame and body.  While the pictures on John's site looked good, you can only tell so much.  John's straight-shooter style convinced me it was worth purchasing a one-way ticket from Northern California to take a look at the car; hoping I wouldn't have to purchase a return ticket.
 
When I arrived, John picked me up at the airport and we headed to the shop.  I couldn't believe how beautiful the car was in person.  Super clean, well kept and a great driver as well.  Rusty, who works with John and has 40 years of experience wrenching Corvettes, took me for a drive and explained a number of things about Corvettes to me I wasn't aware of.  John and Rusty took the time to put the car on the rack, go through all of the numbers, look into all the nooks and crannies and answer all my "nervous first time Corvette buyer" questions.  I drove the car home the next day and had a blast; Sammy Hagar would have been proud (I can't drive - 55).   The car was so smooth and of course, got lots of looks.
 
In closing, it's great to see two guys that really know their stuff, love their work and still take the time to provide really quality customer service.  If you're looking for an honest place to buy a Corvette where you can have fun doing it, I'd recommend you contact GMDownunder."
Scott
San Francisco, CA

I have dealt with John both in purchasing and selling my Corvette.  My experience with him on both occasions was very pleasant and professional.  John communicates well by returning calls and e-mails quickly.  He has been, in dealing with me, very honest and equitable.  Should I be in the market for a Corvette again, I will defiantly call John at GM Down Under
Sincerely, Tony V.  Alaska

My middle child Dan (3 of 5) graduated from high school in June and generally is in to old cars and old music.  I started a tradition with my oldest son that they get to plan a one-week one on one vacation with me as a graduation gift.  I travel quite a bit and this is one time I leave the computer off, the blackberry off and even the cell hone off and spend some quality time with my child.  Dan’s “trip” request was to do a road trip.  More specifically, we were to fly to California, buy a car and drive back.  So the planning started.  At first we were going to go for an old muscle car like a 67 GTO but it didn’t take too long before we were interested in the 60s vintage Corvettes.  We did some homework on the Internet and we had some local southern California friends help identify some vehicles for us to look at.

 On June 1,2003 we flew from Appleton Wisconsin to LA to start our search.  Our first stop shortly after we landed was the Pomona Fairgrounds and the old car show there.  On Monday, the 2nd we started shopping at some of the dealers we lined up.  We went to a local dealer and got very interested in a 66’ convertible 327.  Next we went to GM Down under.  The number of cars was smaller but what was there was very nice.  There was a red 67’ convertible 427 that was just sold and a white 62’ convertible that was awesome but also just sold.  The car that struck the fancy of my son was not the one we were first looking at but one in the back row, a tuxedo black 63’ 327 fuel injected Sting Ray that rumbled nicely when we started it up.  Very promising!  But we still wanted to shop.  We went over another local dealer and tested out a Rally Red 67’ convertible 327.  This was a very nice car and it was ready to go because we had talked to them in advance.  But our thoughts still returned to the black 63” fueli.  We decided that we needed to eat and talk about it.  Then we returned to GM Down Under.  We took the fueli for a drive and we decided to pull the trigger.  We told John and Chris and GM Down Under that we were planning a cross-country trio with a new car and that if we bought it they needed to get it road worthy for the trip to Wisconsin.  I think they were a bit surprised that someone would fly out to California buy a 40-year-old car and drive it back – but that was the whole idea of our graduation trip.  So we pulled the trigger and John and Chris made good on their promises.  There was a small pinion seal leak that had to get fixed and the car was put through a good review that day and the next morning.

 On June 3rd at shortly after noon, we pulled out in our prized 63” Vette.  John and Chris were great to deal with.  We wired the money for the car and arranged to have the hard top shipped to our Wisconsin home.  We paid considerably less for the car than some very similar cars we looked at and we think we got a good deal.  I got the sense that the inventory at any time at GM Down Under may be smaller but I also sensed they moved the inventory and that is usually a good deal for the buyer.  My 17 year old and I with insurance arranged hit the road.  We had a great road trip home stopping in Palm Springs, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Lincoln Nebraska, Des Moines and finally home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  2500 miles and 6 days from leaving the showroom at Down Under we are home.  The trip went well and we listened to old music the whole way home.  We took turns driving and turned lots of heads along the way.  The car ran beautifully.  We only needed to adjust the timing in the higher elevations.   Daniel and I had a great time and John and Chris, we thank you for making sure we got home safe.  The car is a blast and we are still turning heads with it.  Thanks for the memories!
Appleton, WI



My search for a '67 Corvette began in February 2003.  The project took me from the local "Trader Mags" to newspapers and to the internet. The deals that seemed to be "Too Good To Be True" were just that.  Prices I found with private parties and brokers were all over the map, and the words "excellent condition" had been redefined, many times. I then even went to the largest Corvette show in the world, "Carlisle", and watched a feeding frenzy, my thought of "getting a deal" flew out the window.  It was at Carlisle where my son I really got an education about how some 30 year old cars age not so gracefully (and still getting a pretty nickel for them), and others are remarkably showroom fresh (and selling upwards of $65k).  It was then I decided I was looking for a car that already had been restored within the past 10 or 12 years.  It was November when my son noticed John's showroom in Costa Mesa as we slammed on the brakes and popped in.  We met John, just kinda cool, and we were in heaven: a '58 over here, a '62 over  there, a beautiful 65 off to side, but there was not one '67 in the bunch.  Three weeks later, there was, a gorgeous yellow '67 coupe.  I just knew it was over my budget. When I finally got up the nerve to ask it's price I was shocked. The car was immaculate, had maybe 2 thousand miles on her since the restoration.  When I heard what the price tag was I slid under that car and gave her a complete physical.  I had met Rusty (John's Sidekick) last summer because of my involvement with the Huntington Beach Concourse.  I knew he was involved with the NCRS and did not have to ask him twice to examine and drive the car.  His findings supported mine that the car certainly had at least the value of the asking price and probably more, it was real.  John made the whole experience more like an adoption that a purchase.  At that point the decision was made. I know exactly what people were asking for some of the other cars I had seen. I thought I would end up with a project car for the money I wanted to spend, not a "Show Car" like I bought from John.  I park the car in my office warehouse.  The vette is stunning, the reaction from "car people" is one of amazement, nothing but compliments and two offers in the first month. It's not for sale!  Thanks John. Several people that have seen my car have already visited your showroom, I hope to send many more. 
Joe
Huntington Beach, CA
After looking all over for a classic Vette, I came across GM Down Under. I sent them an email asking about a 1959 Vette. John emailed me back the same day and we corresponded a number of times over the next week about the car. He was very honest about everything regarding the car. I can't say enough about the help and information he provided me with. Since I lived 400 miles away from GM Down Under's shop, I flew in and John was more then willing to pick me up for a viewing of the car. He made it perfectly clear that there was no pressure if I didn't buy the car and he would be glad to take me back to the airport after the viewing. After viewing the car, everything he told me was true - it was in great shape and ready for a 400 mile drive back home. After a test drive around the block a few times, I was on my way to a safe drive home. I can't thank him enough and if anyone wishes to contact me in regards to his service please feel free to.

Jason K.
Sacramento, CA

John,
    The 66 Corvette Roadster that we purchased from you back in May has just won a 2nd place in the "Classics by the Sea" meet in Half Moon Bay, California. We have been accepted to, and participated in, a number of local shows, and are having a great time with the car, We truly feel lucky to find you amid such a sea of Corvette "Sharks " out there. When we get ready to purchase another corvette (65-67 Nassau Blue 327 Automatic ??? ) we will just contact you and wait for you to find one for us !!!
Thanks again to you and Rusty.
Jim & Terri H.
San Gregorio, California
 
I didn't know which year Vette I was going to buy but I knew I would know when I saw "the car". Well, I saw
"the car" at John's showroom. One drive with Rusty (GM Downunder's mechanic/NCRS judge) in the '62
silver/black Vette and it was time for a deposit. Anyway, the car looks great, drives great, and John
and Rusty made sure everything on the car was tiptop. Those guys made the process real easy.

Thanks and see ya on PCH.
Joe up in Malibu.

Dear John,

You'll never know how thrilled my husband was when his "new" '61 Corvette was brought to the house to surprise him on his 60th birthday!  The car looked gorgeous, drove like a dream, and brought tears to my eyes as I watched my husband of 38 years finally get the car of his dreams.  Thank you for everything, for arranging storage, for helping with the tax and license stuff, and for giving us a great price. 
Fondly, Sheri and her happy husband David.
San Fernando Valley, CA

Dear John:

What a refreshing experience dealing with you. Not only you sale beautiful cars but all you say is true which is pretty much amazing in your trade. You have delivered what you promised and even more. I am extremely
satisfied with the car and I know that you have treated me very fairly. At some other places (we won't mentioned names!) they place such a high premium on vintage corvettes that it takes a lot of fun out of the buying
experience. You do not and I encourage anyone who is looking at your site to call you: they in a "down under accent" will hear the voice of "truth": John you tell it the way it is and I truly appreciate your honesty. I will certainly recommend you around and I am glad I purchase my 427 from your shop.
All the best,
Philippe V. Woodland Hills California.
1969 Corvette

John, I just received the 66 corvette you shipped to me in Tampa and I wanted to say thanks.I love the car and it met all my expectations.You were a pleasure to deal with and I hope I have the opportunity to do business with you again.
Randy H. Tampa,Fl


John, as you know, I sold a 1960 Corvette 25 years ago and have regretted it virtually every day since. When I started my quest to replace this piece of my history, I asked for your help. You responded quickly and we found a beautiful 1960 Corvette. I feel as though something inside of me that was missing for a long time has been restored. Your sense of urgency and caring in locating the right car was amazing. It is so refreshing to meet a person in the car resale business that places his personal integrity, reputation, and customer satisfaction far above everything else.
Whoever said that you can't return to your youth, has never done business with you. I strongly recommend you and your company to any potential Corvette or classic car buyer.
Sincerely,
Phillip C.
Corona, CA


John, thanks for all of your efforts to get my 1961 Corvette delivered to me in Pennsylvania. You and Mark were helpful and provided timely feedback via e-mail and telephone. I also appreciated your help in upgrading the tires to radials and advice on restoring the radio. You provided contacts with parts suppliers and I subsequently purchased a replacement steering wheel from one of them. I am looking forward to driving this car around on weekends and gradually restoring it to show quality.
Thanks again! Bill W. Collegeville, PA


As you know, I wanted this message to be as comprehensive as possible since we've taken my 58 Fulie from a racer to a real show car! Your help and assistance in all matters of purchase and restoration were extremely exceptional and beyond stellar! You have a true gift in dealing with your customers... Julie and I will enjoy our classic for many years to come. Again, much thanks to you and your team at GM Down Under.
Dave & Julie J. Temecula, CA


John;
wanted to drop you a brief note to let you know how pleased I was with my most recent purchase from GM Downunder, Inc. As you know, I pulled the trigger on this car sight un-seen based on your input, the input by your NCRS associate, and the lengthy discussions I had with the owner. Every step of the way accurate information was given without bias or sway - everyone offered simple, direct, and honest descriptions for this very special car that has met and exceeded my expectations. Since taking delivery I have had two officers of my regional NCRS Chapter inspect the car and each has said, " you really have something here...!" I have purchased cars before from other well-known Corvette retailers, and I am pleased to acknowledge GM Downunder as a source worth inquiry when these kinds of cars are desired.
Best regards, Jeff D.
North Carolina
68 Corvette


Dear John:
I wanted to take a moment and describe how exceptional my experience has been with your company. Because I am in the Customer Service industry I tend to be quite critical of shoddy service -- it seems so pervasive in our world today. This was not the case when dealing with GM Down Under. As you know, my 1964 Corvette Coupe was the purchase of a lifetime for me having lusted after this car since I was 14 years of age and it was first sold. For the past eight years, since passing on a 1963 Split Window I have searched and looked and declined. It's ironic that I would find "my car" up the street after having searched national databases. When I met you I knew that I could trust what you had to say about the car. Your appraisal was honest and correct. Your price and willingness to discuss the vehicle without "selling" it made me even less apprehensive. I felt and knew that the car I was buying was actually the car I was driving home. In the past two months since its purchase you have proven that you guard your reputation by continuing to strive to help your customers beyond the call of duty. You are an exceptional businessman in today's world, John. And, I'd like to think you have become a good friend, as well.
Sincerely, S/ Joseph W. Newport Beach, CA
64 Corvette Coupe


John, The car arrived on Wednesday in great shape. Just wanted to say thanks for the honesty and information you gave to a first time classic car buyer. It was a pleasure to do business with you. If ever in the market again will always consider GM Downunder.
Regards, Paul G. TN
59 Corvette


I wanted to tell you how happy I am with the car as it runs perfectly and really looks good. Other than a few very minor changes the car is just as I bought it from you. If I never thanked you for the co-ordination of the shipping I wanted to do that now as the car was delivered on the day that we agreed on and the transport company was very careful with my "prized possession"!!! Thanks again for the comfortable experience of buying my first Corvette, the car I've wanted for years.
Tony J. CA
59 Corvette


John, You are by far the best and most personable dealer that I have encountered. Trust me I ought to know because I have dealt with many of them. Thank you for taking the time to show the vehicle to me and finally work out the details of the deal. The car is everything I ever wanted and more. Again, it was a pleasure doing business with you and I look forward to dealing with you again. I will recommend you to all my corvette friends.
Felix D. Camarillo, CA
65 Corvette


John Just a short note to thank you for your honest description of the 1970 LS5 I bought from you in May 2000. It is my first Corvette and my wife and I are very happy with it. The car is exactly as you described. The paint and chrome work are excellent and the interior is in very good condition as well. I only had to adjust the parking brake and run an earth to the wiper switch to get them working before I could register the car. Being a home mechanic I have fully serviced the car and have had no problems getting any parts or accessories from the people you recommended. This is the first time I have bought a car by looking at pictures over the internet and relying on a description over the phone. The car gets driven most weekends and is a real head turner in this part of the world. Because the car is 30 years old I was able to leave it Left Hand Drive which is fun to drive in a Right Hand Drive Country. John I have no hesitation in recommending you as a contact for Corvettes in this Country.
Regards Greg F. Queensland Australia


Hello John, I just wanted to say thanks again for selling my 69 Corvette. You have very honest approach and that makes things a lot easier. I got the price I was looking for in a short amount of time without dealing with the tire kickers. I look forward to doing business with you again.
Thanks ED. Corona, CA


John, I must say I'm very pleased with our transaction...the car is great! As I said, it's better than advertised! I also must say I am pleased with our relationship; I found it to be very comfortable and accommodating. You are knowledgeable and gracious and represent your cars with honesty and integrity--I am most pleased to have met you and dealt with you. Perhaps in the future we can do business again. As an aside, that car has a 3.08:1 rear axle, the box is marked AT and appears to be original...just perfect for 17 highway miles to the office each day, like I said, I was looking for a daily driver. I spent last Saturday under it, lube oil change, filter, changed a few zerks to make them more accessible, lubed the linkages for the shifter, clutch shaft, tightened the parking brake, you know looking around. It's in pretty darn good shape...just as you described. Needs a few little things, but what thirty year old car doesn't? By the way, thank you for the release on the license plate, that was very thoughtful and another example of your service. John, feel free to use any of this letter if you so desire, delete the parts about the differential etc. that you don't want...Just say that I'm real happy to have done business with you!
Jim S. San Diego, CA
69 427-Corvette


Dear John, I just wanted to write a note to really appreciate the personal attention and care that you and your staff showed me in my recent corvette purchase from GM Downunder. From the moment I arrived in California until I left, I felt as though I was dealing with old friends or family. No hassles, precisely accurate descriptions of the cars, abundant hospitality, and tremendous service after the sale in helping me ship my cars back home. Everything about the experience was truly wonderful. I have made new friends in Orange County and look forward to my next opportunity to purchase another vehicle from you. I will enjoy my cars for many years to come and every time I get in them I will fondly think of your company and the wonderful people behind it.
Henry A. New Orleans, LA
64 Corvette


John, Delivery complete. I arrived home last night (Wed.) at 6:30 central time. The only casualties were the speedometer and tachometer. I think the cables succumbed to the heat. Besides 11 mpg (better than I expected) there were no surprises and no speeding tickets. This car definitely attracts attention. I had to stop for gas every 150 miles and I got comments at almost every stop. Thanks for all of your help. I think your description of the car was fair and accurate and you set my expectations appropriately. Mom always said honesty is the best policy, and in your case it made me a happy customer.
Thanks again, Rob J. Montana
70 454-Corvette

Dear John, I am writing this letter to express how pleased I am with the purchase of my 1959 Corvette. The car arrived on time and, to my surprise, was even better than I expected. Dealing with you was a pleasure and I will recommend you to my friends. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely, Daniel M. Chicago, IL

Thanks John for a job well done. It is nice to deal with someone who will deliver what they say, very uncommon in todays world. You describe the car accurately and there were no disappointments. I am extremely pleased with my purchase.
Tom O. Springfield, Montana
65 Corvette

John, I wanted to thank you for your "no hassle" way of doing business. Your sales, and especially the service you provided to me, proves that you are working very hard to keep and maintain the reputation of an honest business. You projected this to me as a customer and I would have no problem of recommending further clients to you.
Sincerely, Bill (aka) Corvettewillie. California
60 Corvette

John, Just a quick note to tell you how happy we are with the 1993 Black Rose Corvette that we bought from you off of Ebay. I polished the car today and detailed every nook and cranny and the car is absolutely beautiful! After losing my 1976 Corvette to a drunk driver, I was worried about getting as good of quality car to replace it, especially off of the internet. The gorgeous car that arrived yesterday from you eased all my concerns. It is so nice to finally be back behind the wheel of a Corvette! Thank you so much for your professionalism and willingness to help out in every way, especially in helping arrange the shipping from Costa Mesa, CA to Kansas City, MO. Your helpful and friendly attitude is hard to find in today's business world and made buying the Corvette all that much more enjoyable. Good luck to you and everyone at GM Down Under in all of your future Corvette sales and I hope all of your customers are as satisfied as we are.
Sincerely, Jay B. Kansas City, KS
93 Corvette

John, After reading your customer comments, I can only underscore what everyone else is saying: Honest, accurate descriptions; friendly, professional service; and a true willingness to help in anyway you can. I have purchased 9 Corvettes from GM Downunder in the past few years and have been happy with all of them. Not only did I enjoy owning them, but when it came time to sell, I realized what a great value I received. I am without a doubt a "lifetime customer" who looks forward to buying again. Many thanks for a most pleasurable buying experience,
Stuart M. Auburn, WI