[nostatic]

so a '72 2002 appeared next to my work and is for sale. Original CA car (with original blue plates), minimal rust (some surface, a hole in the spare tire well), cracked dash, tired seats and paint (out in the CA sun most of its life). Clutch slips, and has minor oil leaks, no records. Otherwise seems straight and is all original. Asking is $5K. Turns out the owner works for USC next door to me. He bought it as a project but ended up moving in with his g/f and now doesn't have a decent garage to work on it. I don't care about the cosmetics - seat cover and I'm good to go - if a few $K in repairs would turn it into a fairly reliable fun car as opposed to a money pit. Have a local shop that could do a PPI. Fun or stupid idea?