Long distance buying. Sight unseen

[Roar with Gilmore]

For all of you out there that have done this in the past, how do you handle buying a car thats thousands of miles away?

[weaver]

If you have the vin number and a few details about the car I might be able to help.

Alan Weaver
256-546-2395

[Roar with Gilmore]

Here's the description. I will post the VIN # as soon as I get it.
1967 Shelby Cobra Replica built in 1993 by Unique Motorcars VIN #9197.
Has a Ford Motorsport 5.0 liter HO cratemotor.
4 Speed toploader transmission.
Jaguar independent rear suspension.
19, 691 original miles on motor.
Has original style smithwarner gauges.
Car is registered in NY State as a 67 Cobra. Transferable registration.
Car needs tlc: seatcovers cracking, driverside wind deflector broken, minor stratches, carpet in driver's footwell torn.
Good driver, runs great, not a perfect show car, perfect for someone that is handy and would like to do minor work.
Located in Smittown, NY. Would 15-18k be a reasonable price for the car?

[Jim Harding]

If it's as you describe, yes. I paid more for my much older Unique driver years ago and thought I stole it.

[weaver]

That is a good price, you can spend a few thousand and still make money. I think it is a 289 car, also it wasn't built by us, it was sold to HRE Motorcars in kit form. HRE is still in business, they are in Freeport, Long Island.

[Wareagle]

I bought a Boss in Minneapolis and had it shipped to Alabama. The seller took about 10% certified funds to ship and I paid the balance on arrival with certified funds also. He arranged shipping and it all worked well. I did, however, get to see the car in Minneapolis before hand. I would probably not buy something without someone doing an indepent inspection or at least a quick inspection myself. i don't know how it works but there are people who throw a car with a low ball price just to gain access to your financial instrument.

My car is a 92## car with a small block and that money would not come close to buying it.

[pgermond]

Roar, where are you located? You may be able to find someone on the forum that could at least take a look at for you.

Just a thought.....

[weaver]

I saw the car on Ebay today, it needs alot of work and would take several thousand to bring back, not sure I would take the chance. It looks like it has been stored in a very damp garage, all chrome needs replacing along with the interior and probably paint.

[Roar with Gilmore]

I'm in Southern California. If there is anyone close enough to take a look at it for me, I would appreciate it greatly. The car is in Smithtown, NY. and the owners contact number is (516) 316-1702 after 5pm.
Thanks to all for your help.