Not my first rodeo.... I guess besides the obvious cost of a total restoration the big question is do I really want an original car, or would I enjoy a clone that I build with the drive train that I can enjoy. Played the matching numbers game with Corvettes....not much fun actually as once you get the car finished you can't really drive it because of the fear of ruining the intrinsic value of an original car. Either way unless you are in the business of flipping cars one does not spend the time, effort, frustration and disappointment one faces in this car hobby except for love of the car. Thanks for your replies. Spook