There are many driver quality cars out there for 15 to 20k. That one looks to be a
parts car. Even is it was one of the few made with a supercharger and has a complete drive train with it. I’m sure you would be in at least 100k for a medium restoration. Drive train and suspension, if it’s all there, is 12 to 15k to sub it out. Hope the frame is in good shape. Chrome 4-6 k with shipping on both sides. Body, frame/support shell off and media blasted 3 k if you do the break down and build the exoskeleton. Wiring is 110 an hour where I live plus
parts supplies. count on at least 20 hours, interior at least 3 k gauge cluster rebuild at least 800 suspension brakes.
Parts are cheap maybe 700 if you keep and reuse the drums etc and you do the work if not maybe 1500-3 k , body work , you won’t know any numbers until the body comes back from the media guy. It should be on a rotisserie with the exoskeleton in place . But if your going to have that body professionally restored, if it’s salvageable has to be at least 20k TO START. Ther rear quarter alone is like 1900 and you would have to have good metal to start with. Even if it’s a supercharged car that would have to be a labor of love in my opinion . I can tell you there are MANY out there to enjoy right away for 20to 30 k.... I loaded a picture of mine as an example. It’s a driver. I bought it as that. I paid 18 with transport from west coast. It has both tops. It has
rust and needs work . If you look today, on Craigslist in st Pete Florida there is a black 55 for sale , original 292 auto. No soft top frame (they are 3 - 5kwhen you find them) But looks to be clean and the ask is 18500. This runs/ drives / stops and looks to be presentable. May have
rust may need floors or door supports. But still. It’s a starting point. Just a thought or two... take care and good hunting.
