Bob and Carol talked for months about finding a car that matched the one they had when they dated during high school. Bob had regretted ever selling it, but the couple’s marriage and subsequent family obligations pushed the two-door hardtop with bucket seats out of the garage to make room for a more family-oriented van.
The couple’s best friends, Ted and Alice, had the same idea and found a vintage car they also wanted, and it was located within 50 miles of their home. Bob and Ted had gone to see it before Ted handed over the funds. The car was in fair condition, but Ted admitted there were some things he wished he would have discovered before bringing the car home. He
