[da Vinci Dan]

People who own nice cars and know what they are ask a premium. When a buyer investigates (I like the Ronald Reagan line: “trust but verify”) and confirms the condition, the higher price is validated.

Setting up a suspension after 30 years or degradation takes expertise and money to be done right. An experienced buyer will know within seconds of driving if the car is “right.”

Starters, alternators, axle shafts, window regulators, caliper rebuilds all add up to significant expense. As others have stated, if records exist, there is much value there.

An engine rebuild or refresh from a known a respected expert, again with records, adds value. A knowledgeable buyer will know within moments of starting a car if the engine sounds “right.”

You can pick a cheap one up online anytime. Be my guest. Budget for some major expenses is all I can say.