[FrinkFrog]

I would make every attempt at restoring this to a well-sorted driver if it were my Dad's car. I've seen much worse brought back to life. I think you should consider draining old gas and cleaning the fuel tank, fuel pump, and even the fuel lines before attempting to turn the engine over with the starter. The motor might be in great shape, but send some gooey-varnished gas through and you'll make more work for yourself in short order.