Purchasing vintage car parts online can often feel like navigating a minefield, and unfortunately, my recent experience with Classic Ferrari Parts (www.classicferrariparts.co.uk) and Ryan Bushell has reinforced this sentiment, particularly if you are looking for a specific “Bushel Car Part”. I am compelled to share my story with the wider automotive community as a cautionary tale, urging you to think twice before entrusting your hard-earned money to this vendor.
Back in April, my search for a rare, 1950s vintage Ferrari component – let’s call it a hypothetical “bushel car part” for the sake of search engine optimization – led me to Classic Ferrari Parts. The listed price of $350 seemed reasonable for such a unique find, and I proceeded with the purchase. However, the subsequent $50 charge for shipping from the UK to Texas raised an initial red flag. Given the item’s described nature, which was light and easily envelope-sized, the hefty shipping fee seemed disproportionate, especially considering it wasn’t destined for rapid courier delivery. My suspicions were unfortunately confirmed when the item, sent via regular postal service (tracking number https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction?qtc_tLabels1=RN168795275GB), promptly vanished into the postal system, becoming another lost package statistic.
My attempts to resolve this issue with Ryan Bushell initiated a frustrating cycle of delays and unfulfilled promises. Each inquiry about the whereabouts of my “bushel car part” was met with a request for more patience while he supposedly contacted the shipper. Weeks turned into months, and the promised updates never materialized. Eventually, the narrative shifted to an insurance claim, offering a glimmer of hope for reimbursement. However, this too proved to be another dead end, with no refund ever issued for the missing part.
Growing increasingly impatient and feeling deceived, I initiated a chargeback request with my credit card company. This sparked another protracted period of back-and-forth communication, providing statements and evidence in support of my claim. Disappointingly, Ryan Bushell responded to the chargeback by falsely claiming that he had not authorized a return. In a baffling turn of events, my credit card company, demonstrating a concerning lack of due diligence, sided with Classic Ferrari Parts and rejected my chargeback due to “conflicting information” – the sole conflict being the seller’s spurious claim about a return for a “bushel car part” I had never even received. The option to appeal this decision was presented, but the prospect of further delays and uncertainty was disheartening.
Alt text: Illustration depicting a vintage Ferrari “bushel car part” lost during international shipping, highlighting the frustration of undelivered online purchases.
In a seemingly positive development, Ryan Bushell then offered to send a replacement “bushel car part”. Reluctantly, I accepted, hoping to finally receive what I had originally ordered. Yet, this promise also turned out to be empty. Despite waiting patiently, no confirmation email, no tracking number, and most importantly, no replacement part ever arrived. My follow-up emails inquiring about the shipment status were met with complete silence. Communication from Classic Ferrari Parts ceased entirely.
At this juncture, months have passed since my initial purchase. I am left empty-handed, lacking both the vintage Ferrari “bushel car part” I ordered and any form of refund. The seller has become unresponsive, leaving me with the arduous and likely futile task of initiating another chargeback claim – a process akin to shouting into a void. While the financial loss of a few hundred dollars may not be devastating, the feeling of being deliberately misled and disregarded by Ryan Bushell and Classic Ferrari Parts is deeply unpleasant.
Therefore, I strongly advise anyone considering doing business with Ryan Bushell or Classic Ferrari Parts, especially when sourcing a specialized “bushel car part” or any other automotive component, to exercise extreme caution. My experience serves as a stark warning: proceed at your own risk and be prepared for potential financial loss and significant frustration. Consider this a public service announcement to protect fellow enthusiasts from similar negative encounters.
