I wouldn't want to buy it without checking for rust and corrosion. I lived in Jacksonville, Florida. I moved down there with a pristine 1980 Oldsmobile Delta 88. It didn't have a speck of rust on it. One and a half years later is was a rust bucket. The sea air and humidity is harsh on cars.
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Mac McIntire
2003 Ford E250, 5.4L V8,
Did you try contacting the seller and ask why the deal didn't go down? I think there might be a way to contact the winning bidder and ask them too. Lastly, if you were willing to spend the $ in the first place, why not now? I mean, eBay is all sight unseen no?