Jeez, that's the worst possible outcome ever, sorry for you to have that happen to you mate. I'm sitting here, feeling really angry. What is it with cars that brings the scum of mankind out of the woodwork?? I expect it's the £££s. I've had to deal with my fair share of t0$$ers when buying/selling cars in the past, but this is on another level. I must say, the old boy sounded a little gullible and should have honoured the fact that your left the considerable deposit... but then I suppose he is old and probably vulnerable.