Personally I don't think its the dad trying to sell the car ... thats just part of the 'marketing' tactic. Really its mr barryboy trying to sell his motor with a bullsh!t sob story that some one may be able to relate too.
Why? because.
A. His son's insured on a VR6 (must cost a lot)
B. He's spent thousands to modify it.
C. Why the hell can he not leave it on the drive/road till he can afford to fix it for £400 ...
Somethings not right.