TIps on buying car from private seller

[JOZW30]

Any advice on how to pruchase a car if I cannot go to see it or complete the transaction in person?

First it's a project shell with no drive train, missing front seat, and a broken windshield etc. It's not a big money finished car, otherwise I woudln't consider doing this without seeing it in person.

I guess I probably still should pay someone to at least go verify that the car exists. Is there a safe way to make the transaction. Like an escrow service if there is such a thing?

Car is in S Dakota, I'm in Ohio.

Thanks!

Joe