[Eli]

Just a note to the person who questioned my possibly "backing-out" of this purchase. FYI - This would be the first item I have purchased from eBay. I spoke (via e-mail) with eBay and directly with the seller of this car. From both the eBay and seller's perspectives it is simply a matter of meeting the stated terms of the sale. Regularly, eBay terms will say things like '50% deposit required within 5 days', 'payment in full due within 48 hours', or lots of other variations.

As it was my belief this car would sell for quite a bit, I contacted the seller and asked what the terms would be. He told me that he did not want any money (assuming I would be the successful bidder) unless I saw the car and that it was exactly as described. He repeated the same statement previously noted here that he would repay any monies given to him on a 3 to one ratio if the car was not genuine. After I was listed as the winning bidder I called to see how much of a deposit I needed to send FEDEX. I proposed $15,000. Seller declined, stating he did not want any money unless I was totally satisfied. I guess what I am saying is that both the purchaser and the seller are satisfied at this time...so that seems to be all that is required.

On another note, I will try tomorrow to contact an individual about authentication of this car (and will keep all posted). I spoke with the seller tonight and he agrees that the tranny is not the original one (though he had originally told me it was). Seller added that he checked with the original owner (who apparently owned three and raced at least two copo cars) who said this was not the RS copo car. Seller has begun to negotiate price down based on all of the excellent info I have found out in this forum. Again, MANY thanks. The comments on possibly working on this family project have not been lost on me.

Eli