If it was me I would never buy a car that I had not seen myself. Getting a Pelican member that lived in the seller's area to check it out first would make sense before travelling to look at it.
As mentioned above going to see a lawyer to get advice should not cost you too much.Further to that a letter from the lawyer stating intentions to take legal action might get him to settle out of court.
The seller will likely continue to do this kind of misrepresentation on other unsuspecting buyers unless he is nailed. Sorry for your loss.
