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GerryAllen · 11-30-2018, 06:47 AM

When I finally decided to buy a Model A, I emailed all the Model A clubs in out state and asked the presidents to forward it along to their members.
I described the model I wanted, condition of body and mechanical condition. I received four replies from various club members and went to look at the one I bought. I was very fortunate as the owner represented it correctly and the car was exactly what I wanted.
I would recommend keeping your powder dry until you can personally look at the car or a member from your club can have a look at it. I realize I was lucky and thank my lucky stars that the purchase went well. The only thing I might suggest is to step up and pay a little more for a good car than spend less and pay more for the restoration.

11-30-2018, 06:47 AM	#32
GerryAllen Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Birch Bay WA Posts: 190	Re: Long distance buying When I finally decided to buy a Model A, I emailed all the Model A clubs in out state and asked the presidents to forward it along to their members. I described the model I wanted, condition of body and mechanical condition. I received four replies from various club members and went to look at the one I bought. I was very fortunate as the owner represented it correctly and the car was exactly what I wanted. I would recommend keeping your powder dry until you can personally look at the car or a member from your club can have a look at it. I realize I was lucky and thank my lucky stars that the purchase went well. The only thing I might suggest is to step up and pay a little more for a good car than spend less and pay more for the restoration.