i think that the explanation for this was reasonable. If you were selling something with such a cult following you wouldnt want to get inundated with time wasters popping along and pretending to be buyers...if you did you would put it in a museum.
2001 W208 CLK320 Coupe Almandine-Black. (Looks Purple-ish).
Yeah, that could be a good excuse for people not viewing. But quite honestly, (in my opinion), if it was F. Mercury's vehicle, I'm sure you would do considerably better by going to Sotherby's or simular type of auction. Personally I have my doubts.