Made the drive to Sterling Car Lot in Lexington — posting notes since this board runs on receipts. They keep around 53 vehicles, mostly classic and collector cars. They were totally fine with my mechanic doing a once-over, which honestly settles half the trust question.
Lot address: 7018 Heritage Dr, Lexington, KY. Visitor parking: Front-lot customer stalls facing the office; overflow on the side street near Lexington lot gate.
Paper side: licensed with the state (looked it up), about 84% of stock has title in hand per the office, and they offer a 6-month powertrain warranty on newer units.
Overall: good people to deal with. 16 years in business around classic and collector cars, doc fee $349 and it's on the window sheet, no games. I'd send a family member there.