Thread by @clockworkshaun

I put my classic suoercar up for sale 3 years ago. It's quite rare, 1 of 27 in the world and was in pretty good order at the time. I just felt like a change. I was a member of the club and we would all get together regularly to discuss issues, maintenance and share ideas. 1/-

It took quite a while to reach an agreement but eventually I had a buyer, not at the price I wanted, but despite the normal offers from Nigerian Princes it was probably reasonable. I talked it over with my mates but they thought I was being seen off & told me to ask for more. 2/-

Being 1 of 27 they said I should be asking twice as much because the buyer, who really wanted it, would have to pay. They told me to threaten to set fire to it if he didn't see sense. So I went back to him & he just dug his feet in. Said we had a deal & that was the end of it.3/-

I trust my mates, they know what's what, one of them has his own jewellery shop in the market. Not the proper stuff but nobody knows. Anyway, I thought if he really wants the car he will find the money so, being a man of my word, I tore one of the mirrors off & sent a picture.4/-

You should have heard him on the phone, he was so angry, knowing that he would have to pay my price or walk away. He tried all sorts of blagging but no real improvement. So I raised the stakes. I took the engine out and told him that was the new deal. Take it or leave it. 5/-

To be fair to him he was all cherries and cream asking me not to destroy the car. He said he would refit the engine at his cost and replace the mirror but couldn't increase his price. At this point I was tempted to take the money because I had car bits all over my drive 6/-

But I do trust my mates, Arron the paste and Domino the pizza boy. They both said that nobody believes a threat that isn't carried out, which seemed to make sense. So I opened the fuel cap and pushed a rag through the filler & fulfilled my promise. Fair to say it's restyled.7/-

But it's still one of only 27 and Arron and Domino tell me that eventually I will get my price. The original buyer says he doesn't want to talk any more so I am digging out the Nigerian Prince's emails as a safety net. Will keep you updated. Burn it means Burn it.
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Winning! Awaiting bank transfer as we speak from the Prince who inherited. Sent my bank details, mother's maiden name &, oddly, details of our first pet. Also replied to the link he sent that cross checked my bank and card details. Haven't shown him recent pictures. Forrin mug :)