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RcT · 08-16-2012, 01:10 PM

I bought a 1929 Special Coupe, sight unseen, other than pictures on line. The seller was honest as the money exchange was concerned, but his idea of "restored" and mine were different. It was a car with 42k original miles, painted and reupholtered only. New tires, ran okay, but was a twenty footer as to finish. Funny thing about that car... I never really felt it was mine. I guess that comes with buying a "finished" car.

If I were to do it again, I think I might consider contacting a local club and having the car checked out by someone knowledgable. I am in California and the car was in Pennsylvania. it was the style and color I wanted, and that was the big driving force. By the way, another $2000 to transport the car across country. Not a smart way to go.

The car has now been sold do to a bunch of health issues, at a loss, I may add. I learned the costly way, but buy a car close to home unless it is something super-rare and you have the extra money to spend.

08-16-2012, 01:10 PM	#4
RcT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 451	Re: Buying a car sight unseen... I bought a 1929 Special Coupe, sight unseen, other than pictures on line. The seller was honest as the money exchange was concerned, but his idea of "restored" and mine were different. It was a car with 42k original miles, painted and reupholtered only. New tires, ran okay, but was a twenty footer as to finish. Funny thing about that car... I never really felt it was mine. I guess that comes with buying a "finished" car. If I were to do it again, I think I might consider contacting a local club and having the car checked out by someone knowledgable. I am in California and the car was in Pennsylvania. it was the style and color I wanted, and that was the big driving force. By the way, another $2000 to transport the car across country. Not a smart way to go. The car has now been sold do to a bunch of health issues, at a loss, I may add. I learned the costly way, but buy a car close to home unless it is something super-rare and you have the extra money to spend.