Hire an appraiser to go look at the car. One who is well versed with the model. He will give you a detailed report as to the condition and provenance of the car. If you are satisfied with the report, hire a local attorney, one who has knowledge of State issued automobile titles. Wire him the purchase price which he holds in escrow for you. Send him the photos and report the appraiser gave you. Then arrange to have the seller go to the attorney's office driving/deliver the car you are buying. Seller signs a Bill Of Sale and the Title which the attorney examines to make sure it is a valid document. It is always best if the Title is in the Seller's name BTW. Once this is done, the attorney gives him his money. You pre-arrange with a trucking company to pickup the car the same day at the attorney's office. Seller takes a cab home or brings someone with him so he has a ride home.
Or for more money, have the attorney go to location of the car and do the deal there and wait for the trucking company to arrive.
Attorney Fed-Ex's your documents for next day delivery.
If the buyer balks at any of your requirements . . . walk away and find another car.
An honest man will have nothing to hide and will understand your concerns and work with you. A crook will do the opposite.
Last edited by Lee Stewart; 12-14-2020 at 01:14 PM.
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