you can buy a very nice "driver" formula s 340 cuda convertable for around $25k. i have seen 318 "verts" sell for less than that. it would take AT LEAST $35k to have the above car restored by a shop (maybe more) and AT LEAST $20k if you did all the work yourself. i am not a convertible fan, but if i were, knowing the costs of parts and paint for these cars, i would not pay more than $2000 for this car.