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Dave, I couldn't agree more! I really can't imagine anyone buying a car unseen, but maybe that's just cautious me. Go see it "and" have it inspected and up on a lift, all done seperate from the person or business selling it, even if you have to fly to see it. These cars have the potential of having more problems than a house purchase, yet I don't know many that would plunk down $ for a house without looking at it in person and having a professional inspection. I think some sellers just don't realize they even have problems. I am starting to look at some 1971 3.5 MBZ Coupe, and I visited this one old dued with three of them in his impecable grage and I think he honestly thought he had a perfect car he was selling. However, I don't think he ever looked under the car in his 10 years of ownership, because he was real surprised, upset and visibly depressed when we lay on our backs on the floor and I took a high power flashlight to all the rusted through frame spots. So, I guess it is buyer beware and owner beware to boot. Poor old dude, I felt sorry for him when I left.