Here's the way I really wanted it to appear in the newspaper ad I just posted in the Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Sunday Edition, May 4th, 2003 :

"Foreign Car Repair biz in Port Townsend, Wa. Cute town, good customers, low overhead, water and mountain views, under $ 40K, seller financing. great deal."

DESCRPITION : Grandfathered car repair building in quiet area, holds 3 cars inside, park at least 10 out back, lots of windows, light colors inside, bathroom, well known business, good neighbors, great reputation.

CONTACTS and INFRASTRUCTURE : Business is well established, has all supporting infrastructure - business phone line, cable internet access, water, garbage service, electricity, both 110 and 220, etc. Listed for free in local yellow pages under "Automotive Repair. " Numerous accounts with vendors and suppliers well established ( easy access to quality parts and service both from in-town and overnight from out of town ). Includes hundreds of vendor contact information, as well as my referral. Well known web presence. Can set you up with your own website and yahoo email group.

EQUIPEMENT included in sale : air compressor and hoses, floor jacks, jack stands, bench vise, hydraulic press, oxygen/acetylene torches with cart, wire feed welder on roll-around cart, AC/DC welder, cabinets, many, many repair manuals and technical books, shelves, dollies, work benches, large very good wood stove, wood shed, volvo parts car, computer with keyboard, monitor, mouse, digital pictures of engines and cars. Sale can include digital camera and software. Sale includes roll-around work tables, NAD stereo system and large speakers, extra large heavy duty power hack saw - 110 volt with 12 inch hack saw blades ( it's killer ) , new drill press and drills. "Yard Sale" sign, and a magic large 9 foot tall Totem Pole that I painted, etc. . . . . . . . . . . this place has great karma !

INVENTORY included : I don't keep a lot of parts on hand, preferring to get them as I need them rather than tying up $ sitting there, and you get what I have on stock which is mostly vanagon stuff and some volvo. Depending on what we negotiate sale can include at least one good car or a good vanagon, or several . . . depending.

OPTIONAL POSSIBLILTY : You may be totally ready to have your own business going here. . . . with lots of technical experience on cars and business training and experience in dealing with people.. .. or you may not. . . . . . A 'breaking in' period with me, or ongoing technical and 'people' and business training with me is available as part of the deal. This is a rare opportunity - my skills, experience, and training are extensive, and my commitment to excellence and value is strong - you can benefit from these as part of the deal for the right price !

another version :

What you get : Lease shop in cute town with water and mountain views. Quiet street, nice neighbors, many, many decent customers. Existing business has excellent reputation. Very nice and reliable property owner. 3 year lease available. 1,200 square feet. lots of windows. Two, almost three inside bays ( 3 cars fit inside at once ) Work on three more cars right outside the front door, park ten cars easily in back. Lots of fresh air. All supporting infrastructure firmly in place.....water, electricity, phone lines, cable internet access, garbage service, listed in local phone book, compressed air, lights, sound system etc.

email me, or call. If you really need to reach me, or if you think I might be on the road, my cell phone number is 360 - 301 - 0870

"The right person is out there.". . . he or she is out there, for sure.

PRICE - that varies, depending on whether you want vehicles included in the sale, whether you want transition assistance and/or technical and 'people' and business training, and it depends on financing. It's under $ 40,000 . . . I will say that.

YOU - must have excellent credit, be honest, hard working, intelligent, really committed to providing service, and committed to growth and learning.

sincerely, Scott

  Sunday Edition, May 4th, 2003 :

"Foreign Car Repair biz in Port Townsend, Wa. Cute town, good customers, low overhead, water and mountain views, NOT $ 100K, seller financing. great deal."

DESCRPITION : Grandfathered car repair building in quiet area, holds 3 cars inside, park at least 10 out back, lots of windows, light colors inside, bathroom, well known business, good neighbors, great reputation.

CONTACTS and INFRASTRUCTURE : Business is well established, has all supporting infrastructure - business phone line, cable internet access, water, garbage service, electricity, both 110 and 220, etc. Listed for free in local yellow pages under "Automotive Repair. " Numerous accounts with vendors and suppliers well established ( easy access to quality parts and service both from in-town and overnight from out of town ). Includes hundreds of vendor contact information, as well as my referral. Well known web presence. Can set you up with your own website and yahoo email group.

EQUIPEMENT included in sale : air compressor and hoses, floor jacks, jack stands, bench vise, hydraulic press, oxygen/acetylene torches with cart, wire feed welder on roll-around cart, AC/DC welder, cabinets, many, many repair manuals and technical books, shelves, dollies, work benches, large very good wood stove, wood shed, volvo parts car, computer with keyboard, monitor, mouse, digital pictures of engines and cars. Sale can include digital camera and software. Sale includes roll-around work tables, NAD stereo system and large speakers, extra large heavy duty power hack saw - 110 volt with 12 inch hack saw blades ( it's killer ) , new drill press and drills. "Yard Sale" sign, and a magic large 9 foot tall Totem Pole that I painted, etc. . . . . . . . . . . this place has great karma !

INVENTORY included : I don't keep a lot of parts on hand, preferring to get them as I need them rather than tying up $ sitting there, and you get what I have on stock which is mostly vanagon stuff and some volvo. Depending on what we negotiate sale can include at least one good car or a good vanagon, or several . . . depending.

OPTIONAL POSSIBLILTY : You may be totally ready to have your own business going here. . . . with lots of technical experience on cars and business training and experience in dealing with people.. .. or you may not. . . . . . A 'breaking in' period with me, or ongoing technical and 'people' and business training with me is available as part of the deal. This is a rare opportunity - my skills, experience, and training are extensive, and my commitment to excellence and value is strong - you can benefit from these as part of the deal for the right price !

another version :

What you get : Lease shop in cute town with water and mountain views. Quiet street, nice neighbors, many, many decent customers. Existing business has excellent reputation. Very nice and reliable property owner. 3 year lease available. 1,200 square feet. lots of windows. Two, almost three inside bays ( 3 cars fit inside at once ) Work on three more cars right outside the front door, park ten cars easily in back. Lots of fresh air. All supporting infrastructure firmly in place.....water, electricity, phone lines, cable internet access, garbage service, listed in local phone book, compressed air, lights, sound system etc.

email me, or call. If you really need to reach me, or if you think I might be on the road, my cell phone number is 360 - 301 - 0870

"The right person is out there.". . . he or she is out there, for sure.

PRICE - that varies, depending on whether you want vehicles included in the sale, whether you want transition assistance and/or technical and 'people' and business training, and it depends on financing. It's under $ 40,000 . . . I will say that.

YOU - must have excellent credit, be honest, hard working, intelligent, really committed to providing service, and committed to growth and learning.

sincerely, Scott