How to buy a classic long distance

Duggie said
Some of you may think I've been living under a rock, but I don't know how to buy a classic at long distance. I clicked a web site inquiry for auto shipping rates and my phone and email has been blowing up for two weeks. It's a start. So how do you get a supposedly original '60s car inspected from out of state? Do you pay to appraise w/ an inspection? Do you tie up the car sale contingent on inspection? How do you complete the sale - transfer cash and title? Other than the above questions, I'm pretty sure I have it all figured out!

Thanks in advance for the help!

I once was looking at a 69 Mustang in another state. I called the local Ford dealership and spoke to the service manager. I explained that I had an odd request, but was hoping that one of their mechanics could go do an inspection for me, and I'd pay $50. Gave him my number and he asked his guys. One of them called back and helped me out, he was happy to do it. I sent him $50 through PayPal. Ultimately did not buy the car, but I looked at it as a $50 insurance policy.