[tcrist]

As long as the paperwork gets cleared up before you give him any money it should not be a problem. As long as the numbers match on the pink and the car you should be ok. Tell him that you will have to meet him and the car at the same place with all of the paperwork and then the both of you go to the DMV. Ask them if they will check out the paperwork and make sure everything is on the up and up ( you might want to call the DMV first to be sure they will do it). You can also get the vin number and contact the local police in Calif and have the numbers checked. I know that you can do that because I did that on mine. They will not give you any info but if you tell them the info on the pink slip they will tell you if it is correct or not. Also before you meet with the guy get the name of the owner that is on the pink and look them up. You said the car was from Calif. I am sure that a club member from that area where the previous owner lives could get some answers for you. If the guy will not give you that info or is not willing to meet you then just tell them "thanks but no thanks". If you have to go through all of this trouble maybe that Cobra is not worth it anyway. You might be able to find one closer that you can get. You have to weigh the pros and cons and see if this Cobra is worth the trouble.

Terry