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May 10, 2016 17:01:09 GMT
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Hi all,
My name is Myles Warwood, I'm an Assistant Producer at ITV - we're currently making a car show where we reintroduce celebrities to cars of their past.
For the show, we're looking for a white 2.0 Ford Cortina Mk IV Ghia, as original as possible, with a black vinyl roof. We will be filming with this in London. I know it seems I'm being rather specific and that I've very little chance of finding one but you never know. I've been let down by another owner so hence the last minute rush around so please don't assume all TV types are the same!
If you've a Mk 4 Ghia, it doesn't have to match the exact criteria, obviously my first and best preference would be a white one with a black vinyl roof, but if you've a Ghia which is fully white, that could work, equally, if you've a Ghia which has a black vinyl roof but is a different colour, again, that could work too.
If anyone knows of one or knows of anyone with one, it would be great to speak to them about it. My e-mail is myles.warwood@itv.com or you can contact me on 0207 157 3821
All the best, Myles
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May 11, 2016 17:09:55 GMT
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May 11, 2016 17:17:48 GMT
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Last Edit: May 11, 2016 17:20:55 GMT by dodgerover
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fogey
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May 11, 2016 19:48:43 GMT
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You forgot to mention how much you are paying? . . . . . . . . .
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May 11, 2016 19:53:47 GMT
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does it have to be about money all the time???
get a cool opportunity to have your car featured on tv and all people are interested in is "how much money am i getting from it?"
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May 11, 2016 20:01:47 GMT
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If I had one you could use it Hope you find one soon.
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May 11, 2016 21:11:23 GMT
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does it have to be about money all the time??? get a cool opportunity to have your car featured on tv and all people are interested in is "how much money am i getting from it?" And surely, should there be any discussion about money, it would be most appropriate between the OP and the owner of a white 2.0 Ford Cortina MkIV Ghia, not via an open forum?
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i think he should mention the pay
if its £2000 a day it might encourage more owners to take a day off work ,tax the car and make thier way across london than if its no pay
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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I know where an immaculate one is but it's the wrong colour and it's in New Zealand.
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May 12, 2016 10:51:05 GMT
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It probably is worth mentioning the pay, I've responded directly in the past and there's no way I'm going to loose a days money and drive 8 hours round trip for £100 and a chance to be on TV!
That's why I've recommended people use Fred to work through previously
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Last Edit: May 12, 2016 10:56:32 GMT by dodgerover
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May 12, 2016 12:43:46 GMT
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Payment is always a contentious issue and opinion is divided.
TV companies (and magazines) make good money out of this sort of programme (or print features) but are usually very reluctant / totally averse to putting any money back into our hobby by way of payment which could be used to further develop our cars or to even cover expenses.
If someone is willing to give up their time and possibly lose income to be involved in something like this then that is up to them, but, as said above, in the case of cars for TV / Film there are a number of specialist companies providing this service.
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May 12, 2016 17:38:44 GMT
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^ fogey covered it for me, if it's going to cost me a days pay + driving time (8 hours *to* london + same return?) + a couple of tanks of petrol, the offer of £100 and a bacon buttie for lunch is way short of the mark. Try the museums and see if they have anything you can hire, or that they can deliver to you for a days filming? Don't forget to ask what they charge
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May 12, 2016 17:47:34 GMT
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make sure theres an agreement in writing to put right any damage , its not unknown to have cameras and alsorts stuck all over the bodywork , i forget who it was now but some guy with a classic had to have it resprayed at the filmmakers cost , so don't expect them to love it like you do , its just a prop to them
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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May 12, 2016 23:53:52 GMT
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I don't disagree about being paid a fair rate for the day, but if it were me, I'm not sure I'd want the tax man (or anyone else for that matter) to know I was suddenly getting a few hundred quid in my back pocket. Hence my point about any discussion being private between the owner and the OP.
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May 13, 2016 11:00:04 GMT
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Payment is always a contentious issue and opinion is divided. TV companies (and magazines) make good money out of this sort of programme (or print features) but are usually very reluctant / totally averse to putting any money back into our hobby by way of payment which could be used to further develop our cars or to even cover expenses. If someone is willing to give up their time and possibly lose income to be involved in something like this then that is up to them, but, as said above, in the case of cars for TV / Film there are a number of specialist companies providing this service. I've always paid when I have asked owners to bring a certain car along to be filmed. I make a profit from filming, the car costs money to keep on the road, so why should the owner be expected do it for free? If nothing else, an offer to cover their fuel would be courteous! I do the same when I write something for a magazine. I recall paying 45p a mile plus £50 cash, plus laid on tea and cakes last time, IIRC.
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May 13, 2016 13:07:28 GMT
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Payment is always a contentious issue and opinion is divided. TV companies (and magazines) make good money out of this sort of programme (or print features) but are usually very reluctant / totally averse to putting any money back into our hobby by way of payment which could be used to further develop our cars or to even cover expenses. If someone is willing to give up their time and possibly lose income to be involved in something like this then that is up to them, but, as said above, in the case of cars for TV / Film there are a number of specialist companies providing this service. I've always paid when I have asked owners to bring a certain car along to be filmed. I make a profit from filming, the car costs money to keep on the road, so why should the owner be expected do it for free? If nothing else, an offer to cover their fuel would be courteous! I do the same when I write something for a magazine. I recall paying 45p a mile plus £50 cash, plus laid on tea and cakes last time, IIRC. You are one of the good guys then
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tdk
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May 16, 2016 10:05:43 GMT
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Maybe!
I recall a mag asking me to bring my Porsche to an airfield for a shoot. It meant a day off work. "You car will be magazine featured!" they said. Standing around in the cold while someone else drives my car, having photographic kit stuck to it, for nothing, after having just spent £££ on tyres, and without even the offer of petrol money - stuff that.
A quick google finds a company who will rent a white mk4 Cortina out. I can only assume the OP couldn't use google, or wanted to save a few quid.
Each to their own though, maybe this would appeal to someone.
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May 16, 2016 14:16:54 GMT
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I had an approach from the same individual to use the Polo... as I'm in Northern Ireland I'm guessing the "celebrity" involved (I had to Google her!!!) wouldn't have been travelling here to use the car!
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Ich habe kein Geld!
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