Has any one been to inspect the Model 70 pictured on Alan's website? If not, how can anyone judge if the car in the picture is not one of those Stuart has saved from Wales? A lot can be achieved in a short period of time to a fibreglass car to improve its looks; just a good wash makes a big difference!
Stuart has no reason to be concerned about his reputation nor that of the ICR as he now has nothing to do with the sale. Due to criticism on this Forum Stuart has done the right thing and handed over the marketing to an expert who has plenty of experience at selling Microcars. Alan is a 'dealer' and makes no attempt to hide it. Alas there are many so called 'enthusiasts' who are quite happy to buy and sell microcars, split cars and number plates and export whilst making a nice profit. Perhaps we should run a thread on this topic and see who would be willing to stick their neck out and cast judgment
Stuart is one of the most dedicated to the cause and has to work all the more harder to convince the microcar world that Invalid Carriages are worthy, something he is achieving. Stuart has saved 5 Model 70s, a major achievement and despite the odds has raised the funds to pay for them, collected them from Wales, found storage and now turns to all those who have pestered him to find them one over the last few years. Now that the ICR has examples of the Model 70 available where are all these 'enthusiasts' that plagued Stuart to find them one?
I doubt that there are many who can currently afford to put their own cash into such a mission to preserve cars and then wait until the right person comes along wanting one. Selling one or two to 'Joe public' might well be financially necessary for Stuart but the terms and conditions of the sale are the responsibility of Alan.