KUDO'S
..... AND COMPLAINTS
THANK YOU, RYAN
THANK YOU, RYAN
"THE PROOF IS ON THE WALL OF SALES"
AFTER A RECENT VISIT TO OUR MUSEUM ONE OF OUR FAVORITE CUSTOMERS SUGGESTED WE POST PHOTO'S OF OUR 'UNIQUE' RESTROOM ON THE WEBSITE. HE RECOGNIZED OUR TONGUE-IN-CHEEK EFFORT TO TRY AND ENTERTAIN / EXHIBIT SOME OF THE DIFFERENT VEHICLES WE HAVE SOLD OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS AND ENTERTAIN YOU DURING YOUR BRIEF STAY. AFTERALL....WHY NOT ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO OUR FAMOUS "CAR WALL" RESTROOM...
WELCOME TO OUR UNIQUE "CAR WALL" REST-ROOM - VINTAGE LIGHTING - 'RUBBER' MACHINE- VINTAGE ARTWORK
12 OF OUR PHOTO BOARDS DISPLAYING 'SOME' OF THE THOUSANDS OF CARS WE HAVE SOLD OVER THE LAST 20+ YEARS AND OUR VINTAGE BACKSTAGE PASS COLLECTION !
PS. WE HAVE SIX MORE PHOTO BOARDS OF EXCLUSIVELY FOREIGN CARS SOLD AT OUR WAREHOUSE
(CLICK ON ANY PHOTO ABOVE TO ENLARGE)
LETTERS & E-MAILS FROM HAPPY CUSTOMERS
IT'S A LITTLE EMBARRASSING, BEING A LITTLE BASHFUL (OKAY- NOT THAT BASHFUL) BUT, IT TOOK US ALL THESE YEARS TO RECOGNIZE THE FACT THAT FOLKS SURFING OUR WEBSITE MIGHT ENJOY READING STORIES ABOUT SOME OF OUR 100'S OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS WE'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING OVER THE LAST 22+ YEARS. SO, WE DECIDED TO POST BELOW A FEW OF THESE E-MAILS AND LETTERS TO HELP YOU RELATE TO WHY SOME OF THE OTHER CLASSIC CAR STORES COPY OUR AD FORMAT, OUR NAME OR PORTIONS OF OUR NAME.
Jan. 2010
"We have purchased many cars over the years, and everyone of them was a hassle -- except the last one, which was purchased at Classic DreamCars. It was a pleasure doing business with Kerry and his lovely wife. They are true professionals, and did everything they could to make buying one of their great cars a pleasant experience. We will be back!!"
Dr. Frank A. SanF., P.E.
Elizabeth M. SanF. , R.N. / Melbourne, FL
MERCEDES-BENZ 560SL ROADSTER
"I was in
need of an SUV upgrade but with my busy schedule and limited time I was unsure
how to proceed. I contacted Kerry Bogard at Classic Dreamcars in Mt Dora.
I discussed my desire to replace my old SUV with high miles to a larger, newer,
and lower mileage vehicle to accommodate my expanding family. Kerry assured me
he would keep a close eye out and notify me if anything of interest turned up.
It wasn't but a couple weeks later I received a call from Kerry stating he had
located just what I was looking for. After a long discussion about the details
of the vehicle (late model GMC Envoy SUV), he assured me I would only need to
send him a check and he would take care of the rest. Having never bought a
vehicle sight unseen I was a little nervous about the transaction. Kerry's years
of experience and excellent reputation in the business put my mind at ease and I
made the arrangements to send the funds and pick up the vehicle in a week.
When I picked up my new SUV I was stunned to see the beautiful truck as
described to me with no "hidden surprises". As a working professional with
little time to devote to a car search I would recommend Classic Dreamcars in Mt
Dora, FL. to anyone. Kerry's honesty and integrity is second to none. True to
his word, he found exactly what I was looking for."
Thanks Kerry,
for making my car buying experience so easy and effortless. I'm looking forward
to my next purchase!"
Jeffrey S. / Stuart FL
"I first did business with Kerry Bogard and Classic Dreamcars about twenty years ago. Over the years, I have done quite a fair number of car transactions with Kerry and always found him to be one of the most detail oriented and conscientious people whom I have dealt with regarding vintage cars. I found Kerry to be someone I could trust to follow through with anything and everything that he committed to. In a world where people will promise you anything, and often will then let you down....this is an all-too-uncommon characteristic. Also Kerry is concerned about little details to an extreme degree. If there is a speck of rust or a small section of mismatched paint, or any question about the provenance of a car's history, I find Kerry to be a stickler about it. For these reasons, I would always be willing to do business with Classic Dreamcars again in the future. "
Dr. Bob L.
"I discovered Kerry Bogard
of Classic Dreamcars, Inc. to be a friend and trusted associate in the field of
collector cars and other motorized vehicles for over 20yrs……….
I have known Kerry as
being an honest person; extremely knowledgeable and thorough within the
numerous makes of vehicles he sells.
( worldwide)
Furthermore, Kerry is a
vintage motorcar collector himself and in addition he exudes all the passion
that any collector has within / whom he sells to.….
Lastly, Kerry makes every
effort to research the cars he sells, as his reputation is paramount to
everything he does
Stan
Levin of Indiana USA (collector of Rolls-Royces/ Ferrari's and broker of fine motorcars worldwide)
"I
purchased a 1966 Corvette Convertible from Kerry’s Classic Dream Cars about five
years ago. I saw the car on his
Website, but was apprehensive about purchasing it ,since I had no experience
with Kerry or his company. Nor, had
I ever purchased a car before without personally going over it in detail prior
to making a commitment to buy.
We
talked on the phone several times and he told me “the car is excellent and is as
good as it looks ( in the photo's).”
We discussed price, how will I get it to Arkansas, how do I transfer the
funds, title, and all of the details I was totally unfamiliar with.
Kerry walked me through the process, giving me a sense of confidence that
he was an honest dealer, and I agreed to purchase the car.
When it
arrived a week or so later, it was beautiful, and
everything represented as he said it was.
Kerry is a straight shooter, and his word is his bond; not many around
these days. Without hesitation, I
recommend anyone interested in a first class collector car to visit his
website, and give Kerry a call. You
won’t be disappointed."
April 24, 2009
"I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much I have enjoyed dealing with you on my recent purchase from your company, Classic Dreamcars, Inc. The professionalism and courtesy that I encountered during this process have gone above and beyond my expectations. I would like to commend you for running a top-notch operation that I would be proud to recommend to anyone.
From the very beginning, you have been gracious not only with your time, but with your vast knowledge. I appreciate you taking the time to educate me on the process of purchasing a rare, classic vehicle. Also, you broadened my knowledge base on the wonderful history and facts of the Professional Car Class, specifically Funeral Cars. This knowledge has lit a passion within me to know and appreciate as much as I can about these endearing vehicles. So you see you have not only provided me with a beautiful coach, but a hobby as well.
I admire honesty as one of the finer qualities that a person can have. You are by far one of the most honest professionals that I have ever dealt with. I always knew that you were giving me the straight truth about the situations that arose during this transaction. It was evident when you told me information that would have benefited you not to disclose. You could have sold me the sub-par car that you originally evaluated for me without blinking an eye. Instead you chose to protect your client, and my best interest in lieu of making a quick buck. I know that you did this to your detriment, as you received backlash from the unscrupulous seller of the coach. I applaud you for being professional and a gentleman in this manner.
My coach has, by far, exceeded my expectations. I never would have believed that I could own such a beautiful example of history. I am so proud. I never could have done this without your help. You located a rare and 'impossible find'. Then, you made it possible for me to afford it. You spent an unbelievable amount of time, effort, and care to make what was already great coach into and amazing one. A coach that will be enjoyed and cherished for a lifetime. Lastly, you made sure that my purchase arrived to me in perfect condition despite the fact that it came all the way across the country.
In closing, I just want to thank you again. I couldn’t possibly be more satisfied with the way this transaction concluded. You professionalism and confidence kept my stress at bay and your sense of humor reminded me that this was indeed supposed to be a fun journey. And it was. I appreciate you taking the journey with me.
Sincerely,
Brandy (R.N.) & Cory B.
Carlsbad, NM
Proud owner of “Alice”: 1962 Cadillac S/S Landau Coach."
Upon Arrival, "Alice" was invited to be part of the 2010 (PCS) Professional Car Society Calendar - See "September / 2010"
I want to express my appreciation to you for helping me
with the sale of my 1971 MGB. It would have been so difficult if I had
tried to handle the sale myself.
Your knowledge of the vintage car , your ability to
highlight it's 'features' plus your professionalism made the selling
experience such a simple and pleasant experience.
The MG looked so well in your beautiful showroom!
Thank you Kerry!
Betty M., ASID
"Kerry, I would be honored to recommend your services in any way I can . You were honest and located the car I dreamed of... one in condition as advertised... with no hassle.. you were in a position to take advantage of me, and did not ...even though I never met you .... so thank you, again..."
Dr. Bill Cruzen
1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD PRINCESS MONACO EDITION
"Kerry,
I wanted to just send you an note to let you know how happy we have been over the years, with respect to yourself and Classic Dreamcars. I believe, it was back in 2001 that we purchased our first classic (70 Malibu Chevrolet convertible) from you, when you were located in Jupiter. Our first experience in your show room really alerted me to how much knowledge you had with regards to classic automobiles. We were so impressed. After we purchased that car, of course, you kept in touch with us and let us know when the 442 Olds we were looking for happened by. We purchased our 2nd car from you (1969 Olds Cutlass 442 Convertible) and, once again, we were very impressed with your knowledge of this very "tricky" business. There are many dealers out there that represent auto's to be what they are not! Classic Dreamcars, I assure you, is not one of those dealers. I know you are very selective in your collection of inventory and, from what I've seen over the years, each one of your cars are Top Notch "finds". Recently we have been speaking again of purchasing another car, once again, we have been very impressed with your knowledge and integrity. We always recommend and speak highly of Classic Dreamcars when we discuss classic cars with other people, and I expect, if we do find ourselves purchasing another, it more than likely will be from you. Thank you for all of your assistance over the past years...."
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sh. / Vero Beach, FL
1969 OLDSMOBILE 4-4-2 CONVERTIBLE
1970 CHEVROLET MALIBU CONVERTIBLE
"Kerry,
I think it is important for a classic car enthusiast to buy from a
reputable source, and thus, the reason for my note. Five years ago when I
purchased my first vehicle from you I bought with confidence. My wife and I
had a wonderful time when we visited your museum and we appreciated the time
you spent explaining all the fine detail of your collection (unbelievable).
I had zero reservation when I purchased my GTO.
In addition, when I
decided to purchase property in Europe and sell off some of my collection, I
did not hesitate to contact you. Thanks for the positive results & easy
transaction!
Look forward to visiting again & when a classic car is
in the thought process we will contact you again.
All the best,"
Martin M., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1969 Pontiac GTO
"Kerry, I just wanted to say THANKS for all your help over the last 15 years.
For those of you surfing the web, Classic Dreamcars is where you should
be
buying or selling your car. You won't find a more honest guy to do
business
with. His descriptions are accurate and to the point. Kerry
won't give you
excuses, because he has a passion for only THE BEST.
That's why he doesn't
sell cars out of a warehouse. Kerry and his wife
Cindy designed and built a
NEW showroom that every car guy (or girl)
would want to have, at least a piece of, at their own
home.
Kerry sold my '32 Ford Highboy
for me. A few years later I bought a '37
Chevy from him. I enjoyed that
car for 3 years, and then Kerry sold it to a buyer from
Iceland, who
flew to Orlando to see it, and was not disappointed. They make
your
buying or selling experience pleasant, the way it should be."
Eddie Z. / Palm Beach Gardens, FL
1932 FORD HIGHBOY
1937 CHEVY STREET ROD
CHICAGO'S OWN "FAST EDDIE"
"Dear Kerry,I’d like to congratulate you & Cindy in building Classic Dreamcars into one of this country’s premier antique car organizations specializing in the classic collector car market. With your commitment to quality vehicles, customer service and personal integrity it has made each and every transaction we have ever had together over the past 22 years a completely pleasurable experience. Your success has been forged by the return of repeat customers, personal referrals and your total involvement that goes above and beyond in what has become a “one-shot, hit-or-miss” business. You sold my ' 66 Austin Healey BJ-8 in record time and found me the BMW of my dreams.Your continued success from the one-car show room on Waterway Drive to the first expansion on US-1 in Jupiter, to the second expansion On Tequesta Drive to your current purpose built 'Mt Dora Museum of Speed' is entirely due to your always providing clients, whether buying or selling, with the finest examples of “no excuse” classic cars backed-up by your extensive knowledge of condition, history and market status.I always enjoy our conversations and deeply appreciate your valued assistance and advice on future classics".Regards,Clinton Smith/ West Palm Beach
I have purchased two vehicles from Kerry in the past 5
years. The first time I purchased a vehicle, I flew out to see the car, a
1968 SS/RS Camaro, and it was exactly as the website described, I bought it
that day. The second vehicle, a 1968 Corvette Convertible , I bought a year
later without even viewing the car.
Kerry is a car guy, he knows value, and has seen it all.
The set up Kerry has in Mount Dora is phenomenal. From the first minute you
walk into his “Museum” , you realize, this is guy who loves cars.
He is no fly- by- night operation, this is his life’s passion and work!
Kerry is a no nonsense business man. If you are a serious buyer, he WILL
find you the car you want. However, no 'Time Bandits' please.
Kerry O’Brien San Antonio/TX, two time buyer 1968 Camaro SS/RS, 1968 Corvette
"KERRY, WE TOTALLY APPPRECIATE YOUR DELIVERING THE HARDTOP FOR OUR 'NEW' MERCEDES ALL THE WAY TO OUR HOUSE. YOU WENT "ABOVE AND BEYOND" FOR US....CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THIS EXCEPTIONAL".
JIM JACK AND TOM STOHS / ZELLWOOD, FLA.
1989 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SL
COMPLAINTS
( THANKFULLY....NOTHING MAJOR, TO DATE)