For practice, I tried to decode the numbers using google search hits, not Wayne's book which are sitting at home:
Maybe someone smarter than me can decipher the VIN and engine code.
Here are some more pics. Beware, some are extremely disturbing.
Talking to the lot owner, it appears they are working on getting the title so it's not really for sale yet. The engine has seized. Apparently, the previous owners were running NOS. Sales guy says there was a NOS tank in the frunk. Damage to the front suspension was from the tow truck crew that deposited the car in the lot. It's not surprising since the battery tray was Swiss cheese. The owner also told me that the car may be worth upwards of $80k. The sales guy said they received an offer of $10k already. I told him if they can get $10k, take it and leave town.