Hello, I am looking at a 70 Mach 1 M code, grabber(or hugger?) orange with shaker, appears to be the original 351 Cleveland motor (D0 block with C9 heads) and fmx auto, white interior, A/C. I really was not in the market for this, but it is for sale at $5,000 and I feel that maybe this is to good to pass up. The catch is that it is in terrible condition. Terrible meaning that there is considerable rust in both quarters, trunk dropoffs, floor boards, and doors. I realize that all of these parts are available as reproduction parts, but will this lower the value of the car when it is finished? Appears to be pretty complete ( not on the car but in boxes) complete interior, all glass, shaker, etc.
Owner has MartiAuto report...VIN matches on dash and inner apron sheetmetal.
Is this a steal at $5k? Should I jump on it? I would also have to ship it back to the states... another $1,400...
thanks for any advice