How to buy a classic long distance

How far away are we talking?
Great input! I'm sniffing around '63,64 Dart GT /6 Verts. A member has a mild hot rod one in CO. I have interest in what looks like original condition in NC, and MD. With C-19, and being in my 60's, I'm not getting on an airplane anytime soon. I used to say, "Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get me." Now I'm thinking I know I'm paranoid but am I paranoid enough? Same thoughts are going to keep me out of motel rooms, on a road trip. The carrier quotes I'm being flooded with are open carrier. Thanks for the tips on inspection and bonding!

Sounds like a search for auto inspection agents is a place to start. Did you guys tie the car up with partial money while having the car inspected? I thought there would be some kind of escrow service for cars. Handing someone +/- $11K without looking at them doesn't leave me feeling warm and fuzzy.