How to buy a classic long distance

When I was looking to purchase and found something that caught my eye I emailed first than if I wanted to take it further I would call and speak to the owner mind you I live in another continent. If the Car seemed pretty promising I would get it inspected, I can’t remember the name of them as they have many agents all over North America and Canada. It cost me $475 US they would go all over the vehicle and if it was registered they would drive it put it up on a lift check it all out. Send me 60-70 photos and give me a report weather it was a good driver or a junker. For me it was worth it as the first one I got checked out looked great in the photos but on closer inspection the car was rotted out and one bank was Smokey for the price he was asking than shipping 22K US then to pump another 15-20k Aus to repair body and motor. The $475 Was justified. I needed to pay up front before inspection.