If its a color combo/option combo you want you may have a hard time finding it closer. Not a lot of these cars were made to begin with. Example: I believe based on VIN DB, about 7 of my roadsters exist.
The red is a personal decision (more wine colored really, not red): similar to those who like persimmon interiors its subjective (me, I dislike it in most colors...so I have gray
If its what you like, the price is right, then consider a quick $200 flight to inspect it and work out the details. Perhaps you can wiggle the price down another 100+ to help defer that cost, then drive it home.
Small price to pay on a 30K purchase of something you are going to keep. This isn't a 5K beater.
- b