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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 Arizona
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
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
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
Owning a classic vette was always a dream of mine. I called John gave him my price rangehe 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
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 extremelysatisfied 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 buyingexperience. 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
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 '62silver/black Vette and it was time for a deposit. Anyway, the car looks great, drives great, and Johnand 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.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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, 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 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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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 UnderSincerely, Tony V. Alaska. 71 CorvetteMy 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
"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
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
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
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.
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
