GreenGiant 287 Posted May 16, 2015 A bit frivolous, but just to show I don't only rant for a living... I've signed up two deals this morning - first car to a Mr & Mrs Lacey. Then one to a Mr Cagney.OK, so it was the wrong way round, but you get the idea. It got me thinking...have you sold a vehicle to someone with an 'interesting' name?As it happens, I have, in the dim distant past, sold cars to two people with totally fabulous, unforgettable names, but I'm going to save them till I've seen what you guys and gals can come up with.Anybody? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimreidvehicle 255 Posted May 16, 2015 YUP! James Brown! you next Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 124 Posted May 18, 2015 sold a van to johnny depp via a film company to be converted for his personal DJ, didn't believe the man until the official order came through and had to deliver it to shepperton studios 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted May 18, 2015 Many years ago I two Golf GTI's to a company - I really thought it was a joke ..1st guy was James Dean2nd Paul NewmanI said don't tell me you have Marilyn Munroe as well .. he said nearly Marily but not munroe ! What are the chances of that .. a business based in Chester if anyone else know of them ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted May 18, 2015 Many years ago I two Golf GTI's to a company - I really thought it was a joke ..1st guy was James Dean2nd Paul NewmanI said don't tell me you have Marilyn Munroe as well .. he said nearly Marily but not munroe ! What are the chances of that .. a business based in Chester if anyone else know of them ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenGiant 287 Posted June 5, 2015 Many moons ago when working in North London, I sold a van to a Mr Ronald Sole.Didn't think anything of it until I addressed the envelope of his 'Thank you for buying a car' letter. The best is yet to come... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomJord 7 Posted June 14, 2015 I sold an old jag to an east end wide boy called Grant Mitchell, a van to Mr Prick, an Insignia to Mr Tickle and not a good name but I've currently got a saxo on stock and the previous keepers are a Reverand and an MBE! It's like the start of a joke on the v5! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenGiant 287 Posted July 18, 2015 So. The best one...and worth the wait, I think you'll agree.About 15 years ago, I sold a car to an elderly couple. From the driving licence I saw, the woman's first names were Treasure Pearl. Pretty good eh? That's not the best bit.Turns out she had married a bloke with the surname.... Ireland.Mrs Treasure Ireland.I sh#t you not. PML for weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Baggott 227 Posted July 20, 2015 That is genius. I hope they married purely for the comedy value. In fact I hope she only dated men called Ireland for years until she found the right one. Wanted. Male. Must have VGSH. Surname MUST be Ireland, for purposes of a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenGiant 287 Posted July 20, 2015 Wanted. Male. Must have VGSH. Surname MUST be Ireland, for purposes of a joke. ...or Hunter, at a push. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimreidvehicle 255 Posted July 20, 2015 Although not a customer we have dealt with I know of a guy at the local Golf Course , who's nickname is 'Head First' due to the way his name appears on the golfing result board...................................R. SLATER !!!!!IF YOU ARE CONFUSED SAY IT OUT LOUD, THEN YOU WILL REALISE WHY ITS FUNNY :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daylight 28 Posted July 20, 2015 So. The best one...and worth the wait, I think you'll agree.About 15 years ago, I sold a car to an elderly couple. From the driving licence I saw, the woman's first names were Treasure Pearl. Pretty good eh? That's not the best bit.Turns out she had married a bloke with the surname.... Ireland.Mrs Treasure Ireland.I sh#t you not. PML for weeks.How perfect. Brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenGiant 287 Posted July 26, 2015 I thought I had a winner.Somebody must have sold this geezer a car somewhere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 28, 2015 Again, not car related, but at a paper I worked for I did a story about the town's Silver Band. I spoke at length to the conductor, Mr Hall. And yes, his first name was Albert... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenGiant 287 Posted October 11, 2015 A friend of a friend of a friend is called Wayne Bruce.His nickname? Manbat. Bloody brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rosemotors 31 Posted October 12, 2015 A lifetime ago, when I was working for a North London Toyota dealership, a Mr. Penas (yes, spelt that way) came in. This was possibly my most unprofessional episode in the business. I sat him down and started taking his details and going through the process, all the while trying (and failing miserably) to stifle the laughter.He gave me my get out of jail free card by asking about payments. Straight to the BM's office where I lost it completely. I pre-warned him and he lost it too, then came out to second face him (I couldn't speak!!). He also tried & failed to have a professional conversation but we caught each other's eye and completely lost it.That poor guy probably still hasn't managed to change his car. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted October 12, 2015 A lifetime ago, when I was working for a North London Toyota dealership, a Mr. Penas (yes, spelt that way) came in. This was possibly my most unprofessional episode in the business. I sat him down and started taking his details and going through the process, all the while trying (and failing miserably) to stifle the laughter.He gave me my get out of jail free card by asking about payments. Straight to the BM's office where I lost it completely. I pre-warned him and he lost it too, then came out to second face him (I couldn't speak!!). He also tried & failed to have a professional conversation but we caught each other's eye and completely lost it.That poor guy probably still hasn't managed to change his car.That has just cracked me up.Once something sets me off laughing I can't regain composure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
