Thanks Jim,

I had already committed to the car before sending the pictures to Jim Mattison. He called me Monday and ran down the PHS for me and reaffirmed the find as numbers matching and an excellent deal based on how many are left, current condition, correctness, completeness and price. I did tell him that the carb and manifolds were not there and he said he would keep an eye out for me. For this, I am completely confident and happy with this car, price and knowledge that Mattison sends his blessing.

All I really care about is that I found a true HO for a great price. I could have purchased a restored correct complete HO for $30k, but I am not paying for anyones older restoration and $45k for a rotisserie restoration.

Jim stated that a number 1 or high 2 car roughly $40k.