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I have read a number of comments about Mr.
Rosen. Several have had at least a somewhat negative tone.
I thought I would provide my experience with him.
I am buying a parts car from Mr. Rosen.
I contacted him and told him what I needed (parts for a 63). Mr. Rosen has
about six 62's and 63's available. He described each in detail.
In one conversation he described some of the cars to me as he walked around
them. He then sent me a computer disc with over 60 photographs of the
better two cars. I decided to purchase a 62. Mr. Rosen then asked if
he could have the remaining trim on the car that would not fit my 63 (he could
have just taken the trim without asking). We agreed he would provide me
with some needed trim pieces for my car.
I paid $500.00 for the car. If I were able to
personally inspect the car without assistance the price may
be expensive. I am about 2000 miles from Mr. Rosen. To date I
have had at least 7 telephone conversations with Mr. Rosen. Given his time
spent and the information provided I think the price is fair.
As a comparison I was also looking at a 63 posted
on Ebay. I requested the seller provide me with photos of the trunk floor
and rear of the car. After 3 requests I received photos of the interior
floorboards.
I agree with the
characterization of caveat emptor. However, this term pretty much applies
to any purchase.
Finally, Mr. Rosen is a very
interesting person. If you ever talk to him you will find the conversation
to be enlightening.
Ray
63 convertible
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 12:30
PM
Subject: Re: IML: $500 Imperials
Ken Lang <ken@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I got this
info from a friend in a local (local to me) car club. The person with
the cars is somewhere in the Phoenix area. Apparently he is losing
his storage space and has a bunch of Imperials he has accumulated thru the
years.
All
available for $500 each.
Please
note that these are John (aka Johnny) Rosen's cars. John has been
discussed many, many times in this forum, and usually in less than a favorable
light.
The value of many (most?) of the cars he has is debatable, even
at $500. This might well be the ultimate example of caveat
emptor.
Elijah
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