The great thing about getting older, or winning the lottery, is that you can now afford the things you dreamed of as a kid but couldn’t afford on a paperboy or babysitter salary. Cars certainly top this list, but that raises the question: How do you find that 1976 Ford GT500? The internet offers several options such as eBay and BringATrailer.com, as well as manufacturer-specific forums, such as rennlist.com focusing on Porsches. The problem is that you have to rely on the information and photos posted, with no idea how current or accurate they might be. Unless you get lucky and the listing is within driving distance, actually inspecting the car might not be practical. Even if you arrange to have a mechanic located near the seller inspect the car for you, the first time you actually see it will be when a vehicle transport company delivers it to your …