[pavulon]

Thanks to those who have replied so far.

I hope that people may learn from my/our experiences. As a result of my having faith in a broker, a completely dishonest previous owner and a very well paid (but poorly observant) inspector, I have been forced to file legal suit in Oregon.

As I see it, on my side:
--A Pelicanite who purchased and immediately returned this same car to this same owner a year ago (he has kindly provided to me his written exchanges with the previous owner).
--My written exchanges w/ the broker who represented the car as "all original" and "splendid".
--A largely inaccurate written inspection report (repeated by an authorized Porsche dealer documenting discrepancies).

Against me:
Roughly half the parties who go to court loose and it's already costing me a ton.

Live and learn.