TESTIMONIALS

Here are a few recent testimonials from some of our wonderful clients!

• Bill and I loved the experience!! Bertie was amazing to drive and we had a fantastic romantic day driving to Palm Beach. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bertie to anyone!
  
  Anna and Bill,
  June 2010
  
  
• The Etype hired for the day was a gift from my wife Maureen so that I could experience first hand the joys of driving my 'dream car'.The weather turned out to be in our favour making it a great day and our trip to Bowral and back was wonderful. I doubt that I will ever own my dream car but hhaving the pleasure of driving it that day was something an old chap like me will never forget. The only hiccup we had was having the GPS fail on the way back through Sydney, but your husband was extremely helpful with the directions and made for a safe journey back to base.
  
  David and Maureen,
  June 2010
  
  
• Thank you so much Maggy and Keith, for a very memorable weekend. Andre was fairly speechless as we walked up your driveway. We were blessed with amazing winter weather all day Saturday and drove down to Wollongong where Andre did his first sky dive. After that he was even more speechless as we cruised back to Sydney. It really was a brilliant birthday and we would highly recommend your services to anyone. We were stopped a few times and handed out your cards too, as we just didn't have the heart to pretend Penelope was ours (even though we wanted to!)
  
  Claire,
  June 2010
  
  
• A day out in Bertie the MGB was a present to me from my wife and daughter. They thought that an old English car would be a suitable companion for an old English gent like me. And so it proved to be.
  I shared the day with an old buddy of mine, suitably English of course, and we took Bertie out on a beautiful sundrenched day. Motoring caps and sunblock were the order of the day closely followed by nostaglic enjoyment. After only 30 minutes of driving it was as though I had been transported back in time. The rumble of the engine and the rush of the wind was complemented by inquisitive looks from all the drivers of modern cars as they sped past us. We had a ball. Bertie behaved himself and performed wonderfully well.
  A fantastic day out and a big thank you to you, Keith and Red Balloon for providing the car.
  
  Chris
  May 2010
  


• I thought I would take this opportunity to let you know what a great week-end my wife and I had with Bertie the MGB.
  Driving Bertie really took me back in time to the 60's with the hood down, sunshine glowing and wind through our hair (the weather was fantastic). We had a great time driving south along the highway to Mittagong where we turned off and explored the winding roads of Kangaroo Valley. What a thrill it was driving Bertie through the valley stopping for lunch and continuing our journey to Mollymook. I was surprised at the amount of interest from onlookers as well as some comments made when we had our pit stops.
  Our daughter who was very excited for us took photo's before we departed and posted them on Facebook for family and friends to see. I received numerous comments from them about me re-living my past. The whole experience was very enjoyable and a week-end that we will treasure for a long time.
  Thanks to "Bertie" who didn't miss a beat on our journey.
  
  Peter
  May 2010
  


• "Thanks for letting us use "Reggie" for our Hunter Valley wedding, everything went off without a hitch. Not only did Reggie look stunning in the photo's, our parents loved driving him around for the rest of the weekend."
  
  David and Deanne
  May 2010
  


• "Santi and I really enjoyed the experience. It was so great to spend the day with ‘Rocky’ and feel like a mustang owner for the day. It was a surprise for my husband and he certainly enjoyed himself. Although a little hard to say goodbye at the end of the day."
  
  Cheers Elena
  May 2010
  


• "Better late than never! We really enjoyed our day out with Bertie! He was well behaved and his beauty inspired a few whistles, some horn honking and lots of admiration! The weather was beautiful the day we went out adding to the whole experience. The wind blowing through our hair was just right, protection from any forward blasts being provided by Bertie's windscreen. What more can I say even though we have no pics the experience is firmly planted in our brains and we would recommend this experience to anyone want a fun memorable day. Thanks for all your help and sharing the "Bertie" experience with us!"
  
  Gracy & Kevin
  April 2010
  


• "We thoroughly enjoyed our date with "Rocky" - he certainly is a "look at me" type of guy as we drove along the windy roads and through the national park. Even the crew filming a commercial at Stanwell Tops stopped to stare as we rolled up in our classic 67 Mustang, shining in the sun. It was the best birthday present for Steven especially considering he and Rocky share the same birthday- 1967! Thanks so much Maggie and Keith!"
  
  Steven & Virginia
  April 2010
  
  
• "We had the most enjoyable day driving the MG B up to the Blue Mountains. In fact it was more of a drive down "Memory Lane" with lunch and a round of golf at Wentworth Falls, and we had the hood down all day.
   
  Thank you once again for a great experience."
  
  Alan & Carole
  April 2010
  
  
• "Hi Keith, well it has been just over three months now since we hired your little Bertie for our Christmas Eve wedding in the Hunter Valley and we haven't forgotten what a wonderful contribution he made to our big day. We have recently received the photo's of the wedding and have attached a couple for you. Hope all the cars are well!!!"
  
  Neil and Fiona
  April 2010
  
  
• "I recently arranged for my Dad to take out the MGB (Bertie) for the day, so that he could relive some old memories of the cars he used to drive when he was younger.
  On the day of the drive, the weather was perfect so Mum and Dad took Bertie up to Palm Beach. According to my Dad, Bertie was a pleasure to drive and received plenty of attention on the road. They stopped for lunch and took their time driving back into town. Dad thoroughly enjoyed himself and even donned a vintage driving cap for the day. It was a great experience and the guys at Sydney Classic Car Hire made it all stress free. Thanks for helping me take my parents back in time...they loved it and will look back on this day fondly."
  
  C Doughty (East Ryde NSW)
  April 2010
  
  
• "I was given "Rocky" as a surprise gift for my 30th when I was back home visiting friends and family. Without question, the most memorable day of the holiday! I love vintage cars and this old Mustang is in impeccable condition and drives like a dream. Smooth, carefree, relaxing driving at its best, Rocky is a must for anyone looking to 'escape' for a day or two. I only wish I could take him home. It also caused a bit of a commotion driving through the streets of Sydney, especially with the roof down!"
  
  Rhys Evans (Aussie living in London)
  March 2010
  
  
• "To steal a metaphor from everybody's favourite car show, to drive your dream car for the first time is a bit like meeting your childhood hero. So many expectations, hopes and ideals....we are pleased to say Rocky exceeded them all . The wind roaring past, the sound of that mighty engine, passersby frozen as they stared in awe. Nevermind admiring beautiful beasts such as this in shiny posters and magazines, this is living it.
  On our drive from coastal cities to country towns, we took Rocky through many different environments. There was plenty of sun, but when the rain hit, he held up just as well. That electric top sure is a blessing when you've been caught out by a storm! Many people stopped to chat and it would be a lie to say we weren't tempted to claim it as our own. However the credit truly goes to Keith and Maggy, not only for having such a fantastic vehicle, but for being kind enough to share it with us. That's all really, we just had a great time!"
  
  Claire and Andrew
  March 2010
  
  
• "Jeff and I just wanted to send you a quick message to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our day out in Bertie on the 31st of January. It was such a lovely experience to be able to take such a stylish little car out on the road for the day. It is very evident that you love and care for your cars."
  
  Julie and Jeff Fielke
  February 2010
  
  
• "Hi Guys - Thanks for great day - " Bertie" the 64` MG was very well presented and fun to drive - drove all day with top down - enjoyed all the northern beaches had to offer - Thanks again."
  
  Greg & Debra
  February 2010
  
  
• "Sorry for the delay in sending these photo's but we are not very technically minded. Hope you can use them anyway.
  Chris was absolutely delighted with his "surprise gift" of spending the day with Penelope. He said it was the most fun (with his clothes on) he'd had in years!"
  
  Zara & Chris
  February 2010
  
  
• "Bob and I were thrilled with Bertie the red MGB. It was a warm day and it was just lovely to have the roof down and the wind in our hair. We received a number of admiring looks and as we drove along the highway. One lady almost fell out of her car trying to tell us what a great car we had. I am so glad Bob knew how to drive a manual gearstick. Thanks again for a great day and I highly recommend having Bertie for the day."
  
  Sandra Campbell
  January 2010
  
  
• "Just want to say thank you for lending us 'ROCKY' for two days.WOW! what a beautiful car. Dad absolutely loved it. The best surprise he's ever received, that's for sure. Took it for a drive up the coast and we were the envy of most drivers on the road. Not only does it run smoothly, it's surprisingly quite light on the fuel. Dad hasnt stopped talking about it. Rocky's not just a hit with the boys, the ladies loved it just as much. It definitely gets those heads turning. Dad still hears it roar down the drive way. He hasnt been able to wipe the smile off his face. Thank you so much for making this happen. 'ROCKY' was an absolute pleasure"
  
  Ray & Bec
  January 2010
  
  
• "Maggy & Keith, I just wanted to thank you kindly for the opportunity of taking one of your cars out for the day. It was an exciting & most enjoyable experience. Well behaved & very stylish, ‘bertie’ looked after us without a hitch and provided a nice relaxing day for both my partner & I. I look forward to becoming familiar with a few more of the fleet over the coming years. Thanks once again."
  
  Alex Riley
  January 2010
  
  
• "We had the most awesome day and it was the best surprise for Ronny, he still talks about it!! Rocky is a beautiful car and it was an absolute head turner!!! Thank you to you and Keith for making it a wonderful experience :) I will definitely be recommending you to friends and family and hopefully take another spin in Rocky one day in the future :) Thanks very very very much."
  
  Melanie Parker
  November 2009
  
  
• “Maggy, We thoroughly enjoyed Penelope's company for the day. She was a pleasure to drive and never missed a beat. Thanks for asking."
  
  Chris & Zara
  November 2009
  
  
• “Just a note, to say thank you again for thinking up such a marvellous business that makes dreams come true. After our battle this year, “Reggie” was a boost not only to my husband, but to the whole family, to see him so happy. I thought it might quench his thirst a little, for his dream car, ever since he was a small boy, but he wants one of his own more than ever now. Oh dear, that sort of “back fired”!"
  
  Dixie Cole and daughters
  October 2009
  
  
• "Dear Maggy We had a thoroughly enjoyable two days in your car (Mark 2 Jaguar) thankyou……we both enjoyed the leisurely motoring in very comfy seats.
  Best wishes "
  
  Kathie van Barneveld
  October 2009
  
  
• "Hi Keith, Just thought I would take the time to thank you and Maggy for the loan of Penelope yesterday. She is a beautiful lady and gave us much enjoyment on our drive down the south coast. She performed faultlessly and seemed to revel on the open road purring like a kitten as she gobbled up the road and bathed in the starring eyes of the passing traffic. I've always wanted to drive an E type and now that I have I WANT ONE, Kathleen says No, but she has agreed that we can hire Penelope again, perhaps for a weekend so could you please tell Penelope that our love affair will continue....."
  
  David McKeon
  October 2009

• "Nothing but positive feed back from our weekend away in Bertie to Kangaroo Valley. He ran like a dream and to be honest was far better on fuel than I would ever have imagined. I’m sure it would be a treat to take him anywhere but Kangaroo Valley is such a special place to go for a drive in a car like that. The windy roads and places to stop and have a bite to eat or read the papers and check out some of the views was just unbelievable in the car. I would recommend the weekend away to anyone. Thanks again Maggy"
  
  Andrew Dodwell
  October 2009

• "Maggie & Keith, Thank you once again for your generosity in making your 1968 E Type Jaguar available on 14.010.09. The roadster version is such an icon. Penelope lived up to expectations and we noticed she attracted a lot of attention on the road. We met up with our car club members for lunch by arrangement and it took some explaining as to how we came to be arriving in such style. We are looking forward to hiring from you in the future for special occasions."
  
  Bill and Jan Clifton
  October 2009
  
  
• "We had a fantastic time in Bertie and the weather just managed to hold off for us. He was in fantastic condition and was a pleasure to spend a day with away in the mountains enjoying a change from the hustle and bustle of the city. We look forward to the opportunity to take another of your cars out for another special day one time. "
  
  Patrick Finnegan, JP
  October 2009
  
  
• "My (now) wife & I had a wonderful experience escaping the city in Rocky the Mustang. What an awesome car & what a great way to elope. I loved the idea of driving my dream car for a week & then giving it back to its caring owners. This car is over 40 years old & still delivers in style & power. It IS very very cool. There is a sense of freedom when you take off down the freeway in is such an iconic vehicle. Maggy & Keith take very good care of it & they are very accommodating. I would recommend this experience to anyone, hang the expense, it is well worth it !"
  
  Scott Seymour
  September 2009
  
  
• "This Mustang is a beautiful car and great day out. Loved cruising around and getting looks and thumbs up. It was a major dissappointment to have to get back into our pulsar at the end of the day! Keith and Maggy were very friendly and made us feel very comfortable about taking their car out for the day."
  
  Bridie Rothwell
  September 2009
  
  
• "The Mustang was an amazing car - the ultimate head-turner - what a ride!"
  
  Annie & Craig Rechner
  August 2009

• "The E-Type was no museum piece, still a fire breathing, head turning rocket.  Car sounded and felt fantastic - sad to return it after the two days . (tried to smuggle in in-cabin baggage but couldn't quite fit!) "
  
  Noel Rossiter & Helen Morgan
  August 2009
  
  
• “Hi Alexia! Boy, am I glad we set aside the two days' break with your most excellent MGB!! ... life's been full since then! It's true, we had a sensational time on our overnight trip to the Greenwell Point 'Anchor Bay' motel ... I think we discovered one of the perfect drive scenarios for your future clients. Straight out of the city via Royal National Park along the 'Grand Pacific Drive', avoiding the freeways by driving all the old roads, including 7-mile beach backroad to Nowra. Return trip went inland to Kangaroo Valley from Nowra, and then over Bellawongara Mountain back to Berry and Sydney on the same route. The northern views along the Sea-Bridge coast are even more spectacular than the drive south. Our trip missed peak-hour in both directions and had plenty of time everywhere. An excellent restaurant called 'Pelican Rocks' awaits the traveller at Greenwell Point. We have a fabulous photo of 'Bertie' alongside grassy banks on the peaceful Broughton Creek at Berry, but it's on Pamela's phone and we haven't yet found out how to get it into a computer - too busy. If we work it out, I'll send it to you! To improve the experience?? ... No, your service was without fault from the beginning. You know how much I appreciated your 'can-do' attitude when we asked about making the 24hrs overnight, ... and your extra graciousness in arranging the hours in line with your school schedule at no extra cost was the icing on the cake. I've already been putting your name forward in recommendation."
  
  Phillip Parker
  May 2009
  
  
• "Thankyou Alexia We loved Reggie Thankyou for letting us loan him. Our day was beautiful, we got a little rain but reggie saved the day by allowing us to sit in him until it passed. We do have some lovely photos of him when they are online I will send you one. Thankyou very much"
  
  Megan & Paul Anson
  May 2009
  
  
• "The MG was great, particularly as the weather was good too so we could keep the top down. We got quite a few comments from passing cars and people in the street when we stopped about how good the car looked. The car itself was clean, in good mechanical condition and the owners were very helpful and pleasant. I can highly recommend this experience. "
  
  Elizabeth Nelson
  April 2009
  
  
• "Reggie was the perfect companion for my mates wedding. It looked absolutely gorgeous next to the happily married couple and added an extra something to what was already a very special day. He was well mannered and easy to drive and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone!"
  
  Andrew Teh
  April 2009
  
  
• “Hi Alexia, Bertie was a great driving experience. It’s been a long time since I was in complete control of a car. Today’s cars with computers, power this and that, take so much of the driving away. It was also relaxing as I never felt that I was in a hurry.”
  
  Paul Stenhouse
  January 2009

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