Hey I have not conceded the race. So therefore It's Not Over.
As for a 65 GTO being worth so much not in my book. You might find some GM lover that'll pay an unrealistic amount for it but the car is not actually worth those prices. It was not the first muscle car. We all know the max wedge cars were.
J bar you have bitten off a great big chunk when you cut into that car. I wish you the best of luck with it and I hope you have a good outcome.