also he says he doesnt have the title waht kind of a pain is it to get one ?
No title is a big red flag for me. I would call the DMV and ask them how to go about getting a title. THEN I would think about still buying it, after knowing what you have to do to get the title and how much that would cost. Post some pics before you buy it if you still intend to get it.
+100 While not uncommon for cars of this age to sit for years while owners pass away and documents get lost it still sets off a red flag for scams or questionable doubt. It can take months to obtain a title if at all it depends on your state and laws. It will also add to the cost of the car as well that could be put elsewhere in the restoration. If you are able to contact the last registered owner usually DMV will have a form they can fill out and issue a replacement title to the last owner and then they sign it over to you but thats if you can even find out who the last documented owner is.
I would have to consider this:
- what shape the car is in
- the price of the car (whithout title i would not spend the 1k)
- determine just how bad you want it
sounds like a standard coupe anyway I would let it pass, it doesnt sound like stumbled upon a rare Mach1 or maybe a sprint coupe.
Like Doc said, speak to DMV first and if that hassle of getting a title is not too great i would seriously tell the seller to come down a bit on that price.