Dnk I cannot vouch if or not he is the first owner. I say this because I don't know him well enough to know if he worked at Toyota back in the day, or he may be the 2nd owner after it was imported or whatever the story may be. As for them bolts on the fenders, I have seen many UK and JDM cars as well as USA cars look like that. Either that or everyone is respraying it but no harm in asking a question to put to rest some worries.
I agree, better to inspect in person before exchange of serious money but the way it seems from here, he will try to sell it locally first.
Thank you everyone for the comments and critics.
Blythmrk, that is one beautiful car you own. Congrats