Jimd, have you already purchased the car? If you haven't is the car being portayed as a numbers matching? If so don't take a persons word for something. You must verify what they are saying as true. There are many levels of restoration. Protect yourself from someone portaying a car as something it is not. Lot factors into the value of a car. If you are wanting something to have fun with spend what you feel comfortable with. There is lots to consider about a older car if you have a question don't be affraid to ask. There are many very smart car guys here. Hope this helps. Joe Oh (WELCOME TO THE CLUB)