Stratstone Corvette Park Lane R.I.P

Stratstone Corvette Park Lane R.I.P

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Vet Guru

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2,181 posts

246 months

Thursday 18th March 2010
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Back in late 2004 Stratstone part of Pendragon group were given sole rights to sell Cadillac and Corvette in the UK, The Flagship showroom opened in Park Lane London.

I had purchased a few cars from this site, And always found the Staff like Lee and James at the time to have a good deal of knowledge and passion for the products they were selling. Once these guys moved on in the trade the lack of knowledge went down hill overnight!

It always seemed strange to have your flagship showroom in such a prime location as Park Lane left to be run by staff that was totally clueless in so many areas in the last couple of years.

Anyone with no Interest in the car trade and any knowledge of Cadillac and Corvette would be an idea salesperson for this showroom. tumbleweed

It is a real shame to see this Park Lane showroom close, as it was always great to see Corvettes for sale in London on such a prime location, but for last couple of years this showroom has been on life support!!

I think with Stratstones fire sale last year they did what they wanted to do and sell off their stock but ended up having a showroom empty for almost a year. Going past a Dealer in Park Lane and seeing Posters on the windows with SALE and save ££££ seemed more like DFS than a Corvette and Cadillac showroom. What people must have thought when walking past?

I am sure when GM looked into this with Kroymans the Importers for Europe, It must have looked great to them? Once again we have gone full circle and as always we look to the North of the Country to pick up the pieces that are left...

Stratstone Corvette Park Lane 2004-2010 R.I.P
Your lack of care for these brands will be felt for many years to come. paperbag


Edited by Vet Guru on Thursday 18th March 20:36

mitch_

1,282 posts

230 months

Thursday 18th March 2010
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So has it finally closed Rob?

Vet Guru

Original Poster:

2,181 posts

246 months

Thursday 18th March 2010
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Well no cars in the showroom (apart from the odd Merc) The Cadillac and Corvette sign has been taken down and all the window graphics removed! I here from the grapevine it is going to be a Jaguar/Land rover showroom.

G4HKS

2,673 posts

225 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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Still Pentragon then?

v8yea

579 posts

228 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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Who do ask for the Corvette sign ?

car95

413 posts

198 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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What's the current situation with Wavendon?

JimexPL

1,446 posts

218 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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Wavendon is still up and running with Steve at the helm.

Park Lane still exists, but the Cadillac & Corvette signs have been removed.

It is expected to be re launched as a specialist used car site.

Vet Guru

Original Poster:

2,181 posts

246 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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Pendragon still yes. Cadillac dealer sign I have one now!!! And yes Wavendon is still doing service work I have just had my Vette done by them the only part of the company that is any good!

G4HKS

2,673 posts

225 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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Rob, why don't you give Zoe a REAL treat and drag her out (on her birthday) for a super meal in Addlestone?!

(Happy birthday Zoe btw)

Vet Guru

Original Poster:

2,181 posts

246 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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We have Wimpey in Kent as well..

G4HKS

2,673 posts

225 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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Yeh,but they don't have knives n forks in Kent outlets. (too many stabbings).

Vet Guru

Original Poster:

2,181 posts

246 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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We have plastic ones!!

G4HKS

2,673 posts

225 months

Friday 19th March 2010
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ZACTLY.

franv8

2,212 posts

244 months

Saturday 20th March 2010
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It's Wimpy - I think Wimpey make rahter more tooth breaking food in the form of bricks and mortar.

G4HKS

2,673 posts

225 months

Saturday 20th March 2010
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Yep, WIMPY - not Wimpey Rob. Abd actually their 1/4 Pounder with cheese is very good (for a fast food burger you understand!)

Vet Guru

Original Poster:

2,181 posts

246 months

Sunday 21st March 2010
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Sorry my house was a wimpey!

franv8

2,212 posts

244 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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I have to say Wendy's were my favourite when they were around...!

Vet Guru

Original Poster:

2,181 posts

246 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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Mmm wendys.. Remember Huckleberrys??

vetteheadracer

8,271 posts

259 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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franv8 said:
I have to say Wendy's were my favourite when they were around...!
They have Wendy's in the USA (don't think it's the same as the old UK one) with the square burgers, way too fatty but do taste great.

Vet Guru

Original Poster:

2,181 posts

246 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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Same Wendys with square burgers in the States!!