[bottledbird68]

I know you're not a tire kicker DAWG. The car has been stored inside the entire time. He said anything you see comes right off with a scuff pad. I haven't seen it in person myself but I trust his word. It still needs no rust repair. No cutting out and replacing of anything. Sand it off, or rust kill prime it, and paint it. As for the cage I honestly don't know it's been certified. I doubt it cause the car has never had a driveline in it since the chassis work was done. Worst case it may need to be added to but I don't see any reason why it would all have to come out and be done over. I've seen what's there and I'm pretty sure you'd be all set at least into the 9's with the addition of a window net if it isn't already there. I don't remember one last time I saw it though (been a few years).
That other one looks like a nice car too and if it's done how you want it can't say I'd blame you. It's turn key. If you're looking for a car to do how you want it though I don't think you'd be upset. It is definitely a ways away from being street or track ready though. Can't argue that.
I already know he won't budge on 13,500. He's in no rush to sell. If it doesn't go he'll just sit on it for another decade till he's ready to get to it. He's got the space and not desperate for cash.