问答题 Ah Seng, who owned a rare vintage car offered to sell it to his friend Ramu. The offer was made through a letter dated 1 May 2011, which was posted on the same day. The letter expressly stated that the offer was only open until 10 May 2011. Ramu received the letter on 5 May 2011 and immediately posted his letter of acceptance to Ah Seng. Due to a postal delay, this letter reached Ah Seng only on 12 May 2011. Meanwhile, on 11 May 2011, Ah Seng, not having heard from Ramu, sold the car to someone else. Required: Advise Ramu:

问答题 (a) whether he can successfully sue Ah Seng for breach of contract; and (5 marks)

问答题 (b) whether he is likely to obtain the remedy of specific performance, in the event there was a breach of contract by Ah Seng. (5 marks)