Topic: Cafe Racer TV Show

[phil71]

i did the math... the sterling really goes a long way compared to the dollar.. so between the residuals from the show, and the meager profit margin they make on the car, I'd say they do okay.

[BeSeeingYou]

I'm saying that someday soon, you will be able to steal their wallet, in a manner of speaking

I understand.....but can I still beat them up after they pay me.

[Sam Green Racing]

You guys are lucky, I was interviewed for one of their programs last November but don't have the TV package needed to watch it.

http://www.preachersmotorcyclepromotions.com/drags2011/pics/album/index.html

Sam.

[Roach Carver]

I like wheeler dealers too however the premise is crap. Buy a car for 2000 bucks put 1500 of parts in it, and 30 hours of professional labor then sell it for 3600. That’s not a profit. These guys would make way more money just working in a shop as a mechanic for a day.

I too have noticed they seem to get excited over the tiniest profit without taking into account the amount of labor they've expended...

I always thought the premise was to fix up the old car and put it back on the road for someone to enjoy. I dont think the intent was to demonstrate the money that can be made.

[Big Bob]

are you sure it was a sandcast?

That bike was NOT a Sandcast.  I gave it a good look at Barber last October, got some pics around here some place.

It was a shame they hacked that bike up.  It had an interesting history and was a real survivor.  There are plenty of bikes out there that they could have done that to.

Worst part?  I bet it handled better before they chopped it up to "modernize" it.

[socalenduro]

I like wheeler dealers too however the premise is crap. Buy a car for 2000 bucks put 1500 of parts in it, and 30 hours of professional labor then sell it for 3600. That’s not a profit. These guys would make way more money just working in a shop as a mechanic for a day.

I too have noticed they seem to get excited over the tiniest profit without taking into account the amount of labor they've expended...

I always thought the premise was to fix up the old car and put it back on the road for someone to enjoy. I dont think the intent was to demonstrate the money that can be made.

They defn position it that its a great way to make money. Talking about a great deal and how they will sell it for so much more.  Its also in the title "dealers".
I do love watching the show though... just wish i had 1/100th the skills the skinny guy has on there!