Hi G.Man,
I would strongly recommend that you inspect the vehicle (if you are able to) OR get somebody like KLR to inspect it for you.
As you say - there is no warranty at all on these vehicles, and they are 30 years old.
Having said that - I bought one at auction, sight unseen (after a few too many drinks one night) - and it turned out fine. When it was delivered - it had a full tank of diesel, started on the button, and passed a Victorian RWC without any issues.. It had new engine mounts, new gearbox mounts, and a new front diff. I have had to do some small things to it - replace radiator hoses, flush coolant, and replaced all filters & fluids as a precaution.
But I would recommend that you at least inspect - these are great cars, but some of them have lived very hard lives.. I was bidding on one a few months ago - until somebody pointed out that the top of the engine was rusted - which suggested the vehicle was either submerged at some point or not looked after.
Cheers,
GG.
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