Ah, but you can try. That's what it's all about. I like their enthusiasm. I'd try to save it too. What a waste it would be for it to go to the crusher.
If that hole in the block was in the floors and trunk maybe it would be best to leave it where it is, but this seems to be a good specimen.
Besides: anyone who would spend $50 of their last $125 is so ate up with motor, it makes perfect sense to want to save it !:D