Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2010 Location: Glasgow

Don't pay anything to be on some pimp sorry agents books.
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Jason · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.

[quote="47p2"]Yes my car was used in The Stone of Destiny a couple of years ago (I still to see the movie)(should be out on DVD at the end of this month)

its on sky premier at the moment.......we've just seen it (and your car) Wink

the wife says its a really good film and called me in to see the old cars....I spotted yours straight away Very Happy

jason
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47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2010 Location: Glasgow

Hi Jason,

I managed to buy a DVD back in April so I have now seen the movie.
My brother-in-law called me yesterday to say he had watched it on Sky movies.......What car was mine?!!!!!!!!!!! Shocked

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michael1703 · Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 349 Location: suffolk

michael1703 · Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 349 Location: suffolk

find this place

http://www.theclassiccaragency.com/

gillberry · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 702 Location: Norwich

not quite film work but have a look at the latest Silver Cross Pram web site and brochure and you will see our Amazon she made the front and back cover and has 3 pictures inside

grahame · Joined: 19 Dec 2007 Posts: 21

Brian's advice is really helpful. I hire out classic cars and we get quite a lot of requests for TV, film and video production work. I love doing them - provided I get paid - because they are always interesting. But they are usually short notice and very few convert from enquiry to reality.

At the risk of repeating Brian, my advice is make sure you cover your costs - don't just do it because it's an interesting day out as it'll usually be a very long day out.

Insist on a pre and post vehicle condition check and obtain written confirmation that the company will rectify any damage and is fully insured to use the car as they intend.

Accompany the car if you can and watch exactly how it is used and who uses it

Check exactly what they intend to do with the car - I have heard of cars being covered in a full body advertising wrap without the owner's permission.

The bottom line is - if your car is a prized possession and you'll worry about anyone else driving it or the slightest risk of damage, don't do it.

Our Jaguar Mk2 was recently used in a music video, which is on Youtube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkwOC3P_XFI
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Uncle Alec · Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 734 Location: Manchester

Possibly due to my showbiz connections, I was approached by Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics once to supply a 'continental' caravan, i.e. one with the access door on the right hand side. He had woken one morning and decided to be a famous film producer. He made a film starring All Saints (a pulchritudinous female beat combo popular some years ago).
I was paid quite handsomely as great recompense was required for my having to spend a day being wined and dined in an Oxfordshire field (pretending to be in France) watching the Appleton sisters cavort semi-naked around my caravan.

james.stringer · Joined: 16 Feb 2009 Posts: 27

From the early 1960's up to the late 1980's I was often approached with regard to hiring out my Austin 16/6 for film work.
The good news is that: It can be good fun, it can pay well, you get to mix with the 'stars', you eat well, you get a free haircut if they use you to drive your car and pay you for having it cut too. and of course you get extra money if you drive in shot as an 'extra'.
The bad news is that: As already mentioned, to 'them', your pride and joy is just a prop. Accidents can, and do happen, you have to be on set or location very early, you are kept hanging about all day and tend to fit your cameo role towards the end of the day. and if, as it has happend to me on several occasions, the car breaks down, then believe me they do not see the funny side of it!
However, If you are asked, do be very careful and only agree if you know the 'agent' or can trust him/her. and finally if you sign up for an agency, don't pay them any money (£100 was mentioned!!) - as they will have your money and need not do anything for you in return. Also, do not let anyone other than yourself or nominated driver drive your car or allow it to be taken on location without you being there with it. Believe me, all these notes are based on personal experiences.
Cheers.
Jim.

FrazzleTC · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:58 am Post subject:

Just shortly before I purchased it, my Rover was used in crimewatch solved, though it only made a very brief appearance as a getaway vehicle for two armed robbers. The programme was shown in September once I'd got the car home. It's a nice little thing to include in its history. Very Happy

Here's a blurry screenshot from Iplayer of it.

Keef · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 371 Location: Sheerness Kent UK

RobMoore · Joined: 16 Jan 2011 Posts: 105 Location: Peterlee

I wonder if my minor would be nice enough to be used

FredTransit · Joined: 19 Dec 2010 Posts: 46