I've bought a couple of cars where the owners were unwilling to part with them.

In both cases I've left my name and phone number with the owners, asking them to ring me if they changed their mind. I've ended up paying what they were asking, but in both cases it was well below market value. It just pays to be persistant because it may take you years.

I've just recently picked up a barn find. A late model mini. Hadn't seen sunshine for 21 years and 65K on the clock. I was honest in the appraisal and even suggest they get a second opinion on value.

It was their late fathers pride and joy, and they were determined that it go to someone who would appreciate it, and care for it. I was not the highest offer but ended up owning it as the higest bidder told them he was going to on sell it.