[mickey356]

Ok, I would like to preface this by saying I did not have a PPI done on the car. I fully expected, and actually wanted, to redo suspension, brakes, and minor (possibly as far as top end) to the car. My only concern was rust. I knew there were no mait records. I was looking for a car with no rust and but was possibly in need of mechanical work. The seller told me the floor pans had been replaced at some time and undercoated as well. I could see in the pics this was the case and it looked OK.
The car was 150 miles away. It was advertised in the classifieds (not here) as a RUST FREE car, no indication of accident damage... I was in contact with the seller for 1-2 weeks asking questions, coordinating pick up, payment, etc... Today was the day I was getting the car. After confirming last night the car was ready and drivable for the 150 mile trip back I took the train to meet the owner and car. I visually inspected the car (not on a lift) drove the car a good bit, poked around as much as I could without damaging the car, and concluded it was solid. Not perfect but solid. The car made the trip back relatively worry free. I took it right to my mechanics place (we're good friends) and pulled in just as he was closing up shop. We agreed we'd put it up Monday and look what suspension, brake, engine...work it might need and start the process of getting it in good drivable condition. I left and within 10 minutes my phone started blowing up with pics of rust under the undercoating. Lots of rust. Like structural rust near the rear torsion bar area, rockers, jack points, bad repair on floor replacement...just bad.
I live in Delaware. The seller lives in Virginia. I texted and spoke with the seller at first saying it might be fixable, and he agreed to work with me after I got is assessed. But after speaking further with my tech friend its likely not going to be "cost effectively" fixable. So I texted the seller saying I'd pay to send the car back and we can call it an unfortunate situation.
So, is there anyone out there that is familiar with the laws in Virginia? I did research and it looks like there is consumer protection.
Things to note -
It was advertised, and verbally confirmed twice, that it was a RUST FREE car.
The seller did tell me the car had been repainted at one point because the original color code was for light ivory.
I have not yet signed the title, or my copy of the bill of sale, but did sign his. The bill of sale was not notarized.
Payment was made via transfer of funds at a bank we both have accounts at.
Car was also advertised as Sold As Is.

Car is a 1967 Porsche 912

Thanks in advance for any help or advice. Please refrain from the "buyer beware" etc...comments. There are times when certain things can not be determined until a later time. I knew what I was getting in to with regard to a near 50 year old car, but I was told many times the body of the car was solid and rust free. I'm hoping it doesn't come to a legal mess but I figured I'd reach out the Pelicans for any guidance in the meantime.
Thanks again.