A FEW EXAMPLES OF CLIENT TESTIMONIALS.
Hi Maurice, thank you again for your excellent report - I have decided against both cars and will contact you again when I find one that hopefully is closer to the condition the dealer WANTS it to be! And here is what I promised:
I'd like to sing the praises of Maurice Mentens of Memory Lane Classic Car Appraisals. I'd been looking for an E-Type Jag and thought I'd found a great one in a black plate, Southern California car so I needed a local expert to inspect
it for me. Even Maurice was impressed when he first saw the beautiful-looking car. It's engine was great, it drove and handled well with no smoke so mechanically it was a winner. But Maurice felt something wasn't right with the "perfect"
body and he soon found evidence of a badly repaired crash. Using his tools and expertise, he learned there was pounds and pounds of body filler all over the car beneath its super thick, glossy paint. Some folks might not have cared but
the last thing I want to do is spend $90,000 for a bondo bomber and it was Maurice who saved me from this very costly mistake.
He is personable, reliable and incredibly good at his job. I'm not afraid to sign with my name so people can see these are real testimonials for a splendid job done!
Henry Selick,
San Francisco, CA
Several Series 1.5 Jaguar E-type Convertibles.
Hi Maurice, I'm very impressed with your elaborate reports, I had no clue so many items would be subject of inspection! I am going to go with the very first car you looked at
(and recommended!) because I see it will be impossible to find a better one. I decided to call you after you sent the completed report but it really was not needed, you were
very complete and right on the money. I'm glad I made the right choice in inspector AND car, lol! So, let's discuss how we're going to approach the purchase of the car, I
will be needing your escrow service to take away any doubt about this deal. Thanks again!
Henry A. Ross,
Palm Beach, FL
2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
Hi Maurice:
Finding out about Maurice Mentens’ service has been one of my greatest discoveries since my entrance into the vintage car hobby. He has evaluated two cars for me in
the past couple years; both reports were written clearly and thorough. He covers just about every detail in his five-sectioned report (General, exterior, mechanical,
interior, and evaluation). The cars Maurice evaluated were located in Los Angeles, CA, and I am in South Carolina, so having someone with the expertise and knowledge
like Maurice offered some peace of mind.
I would suggest his service to anyone who has questions about a particular vehicle or who simply cannot be there to check
it himself. With his help, we have brought two beautiful cars—a 1969 Camaro and 1955 Studebaker Speedster—out of California and over to South Carolina!
And to Maurice:
Wow, you are very thorough! This is the second time I sent you out and I have found my car! Thank you for all your help, I could have not done it without you.
Your professionalism, & skills are greatly appreciated. I will sewd you the Cashier's Check so you can handle the rest of the sale for me, please also refer a
transporter you trust.
Ralph Salzer,
Beauforty, SC.
1955 Studebaker Speedster Coupe, original owner vehicle!
Hi Maurice:
after receiving your report (fanatstic job, thank you!) I have decided to offer $XXX,XXXX for this Dino and I hope you can take care of the rest of the deal for me. Your inspection has revealed several hidden problems that were never
disclosed when I talked to the seller so your service paid for itself. I still hope I can buy the car, but not at his price.
Jesper Pedersen,
Denmark.
1972 Ferarri Dino 246GT.
Hi Maurice:
We received all of your photos and your report. You did a remarkable job and we want to thank you for your superb effort. If you ever want a recommendation, I'll be glad to give one for you.
After looking at all the photos, we concluded that the car really isn't what we are looking for and have decided against the purchase. There was too many issues with the exterior, such as the door scratches, the screw holes, etc. All of these are fixable, but we are not looking for a car with issues. Thanks again for your time and effort, and if we find another prospect in your area, we'll certainly give you a call.
Bruce Troxell,
Alexandria, Virginia.
1978 Corvette Pace car with 1700 original miles.
Dear Maurice,
Thanks so much for the prompt and thorough inspection of the 1959 Thunderbird I wanted to buy. You did the job promptly and professionally, sending me nearly 100
photos and an informative report. You photographed hard to reach areas of the car that I'm sure I wouldn't have thought to look at myself.
You proved that a car may look great from 10 feet away (or in web photos), but loses a lot of its charm when the trained eye points out the many subtle flaws. In
particular, you pointed out the problems with the quarters which convinced me that the car fell short of its advertising.
I appreciate your saving me from a $40,000 mistake!!!
John Bessich,
Huntington Station, NY.
1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible.
Hi Mr. Mentens: you made this quest of mine into a very pleasant experience, I learned a lot about what can be wrong with a Boss 429 and have decided this car is not
the one I am looking for. These cars are getting very hard to find but as soon as I have a lead on another one I hope I can use your services again.
I realize you're not one of the "cheapies" but this money was well spent and I will do it again with you. I'm happy to have chosen you and hope we can find the right
car together!
Joe,
Lawrence, Massachusetts.
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429.
To whom it may concern:
I have engaged Memory Lane Appraisals on two seperate occasions over recent times - the first was for a 1979 El Camino pickup . I subsequently purchased and imported
this vehicle into Australia. I then compared Maurices' report to the actual vehicle and all the details came up as described. The second time the vehicle was a rare
1981 Ford Fairmont Durango pickup and the detailed photographs showed paint and suspension defects that the seller did not devulge. The sale did not proceed. I have no
hesitation in recommending Maurice's excellent detailed and photographic appraisals.
Thanks Maurice - no doubt I will be in contact in the future.
Ian Welsh
New South Wales
Australia.
Several vehicles.
Hi Maurice, Got all 4 ok.....I will look through them tonight/tomorrow. Thanks MUCH for all your help! It has already been well worth the money! Appreciate your attention to detail and for your quick response back. I have to be honest, probably better than if i would have seen the car myself. Anyway, just wanted to give you the final update on everything and please remember me as a reference for you in the future. Very happy customer here! Thanks a LOT!
Bill Foster,
Kearney, Nebraska.
1971 Pontiac Firebird T/A High Output.
Maurice,
I bought the car on Friday for $20,000. I have been driving it all weekend and it is very nice – couldn’t be more pleased. Thanks for all your help, both for the mechanical inspection and the actual deal making. I’ll email you
in September about maybe doing some work on the car, or maybe getting referrals from you. Thanks again for your professional approach and technical insight!
Mike Lockwood,
Calabasas, CA.
1967 Camaro Convertible; original owner vehicle!
Dear Maurice,
Again thanks for the outstanding work. Your new report arrived last night and again; I'm very impressed with its quality and your technical insight. I'm considering buying it but I still would like you to make the calls and help with the descisions. You know how to ask the right questions. So far everything you have done is outstanding.
Everyone in my office is very impressed with how this is working out and I believe this will result in more bussiness. Your help has been invaluable and I'll be back!
Jeffrey Goldman,
Baltimore, MD.
Several vehicles.
Hello Maurice,
I wanted to thank you for the excellent work you did for me! I will definately refer your services to all that ask. I have come to an agreement with the seller as he has decided to come down on the price $1000 to cover the neccessary problems. Thanks again for this!
Steve Schulte,
Stanwood, Washington.
1971 Ford Bronco.
Maurice,
Thanks for your work on Woody's wagon. I received the photos last night and after speaking to you today I have decided not to make an offer on this vehicle. I expected much better for the asking price. Maybe we will do business again. Your service was well worth the cost, Thanks again!
Roger Houmes,
Poulsbo, Washington.
1957 Ford Country Squire wagon.
Maurice,
Great Job! Thank you so much! I appreciate the prompt service. I couldn't have asked for a more precise description of the Cosmo. It's a shame that it doesn't have the right engine but considering there are only a few left in the world I will talk to the owner and hope we can work on the problems you pointed out. Thanks for all the hard and on-time work; the pictures look awesome! I will let you know if I will become the proud owner of this rare car and will refer you to anyone who is looking for a WAY above average quality Inspection!!!!
Brad Berger,
Tacoma, Washington.
1970 Mazda Cosmo wankel.
Dear Maurice,
Your excellent Appraisal Report arrived in the afternoon mail. I am very impressed with its quality and depth of your analysis. Although I wish your estimate of value for my vehicle might have been higher, I must agree that you did arrive at a realistic estimate of value in your truly "Professional" Report.
Thanks again for the expert job you did in appraising my vehicle. I will recommend your Company to others and you can be assured I will let you know if I should again find a need for such services.
Norm Decker,
Glendale, California.
1952 Mercedes benz 220S.
Dear Maurice,
thank you for your report. I was suprised to get that detailed information together with all the corresponding pictures. This is a great job you have done. It gives me exactly the facts which I need to make my decision.
However the result is not what I would have wished. Obviously the car shows nice at a first look, but in detail it seems to be not more than a big restoration project. I gather that without spending a tremendous amount of restoration work and money, the car will be scrap within a short time. This is not what I intend to do. I will tell Mr. X that I will withdraw from buying his car.
Thanks again and best wishes personally
Elmar
P.S.: I might come back for another inspection in the future, as long as the potential car is located in your area.
Elmar Sachsenmeyer,
Schwaebisch Gmuend (Germany).
1964 Bentley Series III.
Hey Maurice,
got all the information and am very happy with what I see! I'm glad I went with you and can now only agree to pay a bit more and get a TRUE professional to do the job. Many thanks for a great job performed!
David Imbogen,
Huntington Beach, California.
2003 Infinity G35 Coupe.
Hello Mr. Mentens,
I'm extremely impressed with the FULL overview of this Stang! It's like I already had the car in my drive way and you probably pointed out things I would have overlooked myself. What a difference with the other "appraisers" I used, so I'm happy you were the one I chose to do this for me. Because I am always interested in South-Western cars I will be back with other inspection requests...
Thomas Bruin,
Cary, Illinois.
1967 Ford Mustang GTA.
Hi, Maurice:
All your materials have been received and I will be mailing paymentof your fee tomorrow. You did an excelllent job and I appreciate your prompt attention. The car's delivery was arranged on the dealer's recommendation with Dependable Auto Shipping, and is due here on Long Island over the next ten days. I am getting a dehumidifier for the garage as per your sound advice, which also guided my negotiations for the purchase.
I consider this acquisition a very lucky catch, after waiting and searching for a long time. Thanks for your helpful and timely assistance - you're a true professional!
Greg Blass,
Jamesport, New York.
1962 Lincoln Convertible.
Maurice, thanks for your reply and this time it was me out of state but anyhow, I did end up selling the Impala for much more than I anticipated. Thanks to your wording on your report, I was able to get over 50 responses and to this day I am still getting a few late responses. If I ever come across another seller in need of an appraisal, I will definitely recommend your service.
Jose Juarez,
Pacoima, California.
1965 Chevrolet Impala S/S 409.
Hi Maurice, I just received the report in the mail today! Thank you!! I know that was a lot of work, especially since it is such a long distance deal. I would be happy to talk with your friend on the east coast to sell the car, maybe you Would be able to give me some pointers about selling the car? Thank you a million times over for all your help!
Janneke House,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
1970 Porsche 914-6.
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