For the motor that is up for grabs, I actually had it shipped to me originally in September 2014. So it might not be as expensive as you think, of course that is all relative I suppose.
For the vehicle, everything (including the entire body) is original. It was purchased from the original owner in 1954 and then stayed in one family for 60 years. The father gave it to his daughter and husband about 20 years ago. Due to them starting a business and family, it sat. It also sounds as if it had sat for close to another 20 years before that, but I'm not sure. One thing they did manage to do however was pull all of the body panels and tub which were then sandblasted and powder coated. So that is actually powder coat you are seeing in the pictures. Purists will complain since it's not an original paint color. I see it as no body work for me! He also power washed the frame, engine and drive train when the body was off. The thing almost looks as good as it did when it left the factory.
The only thing definitely missing was the seats. They told me that sometime during the last 20 years, they sent them out to be reupholstered. Unfortunately the guy that was doing the work boxed up his whole store one night (including the seats) and skipped town. At some point they picked up some used replacement seat frames, but they were for a 2A (I also have those seat frames for sale). I just recently acquired a set of used 3A seat frames, so one problem down. I probably should have asked here if anyone had a set, but a day late and dime short as always.
I was debating whether or not to refurbish it thoroughly or just get it back together and running again. I'm leaning towards the latter so that I can at least drive it a bit and then take my time rebuilding the driveline and engine. Time will tell. I'm actually going to stay in touch with the people I bought it from since the father (who is in his 90's now), would like to see it on the road once again.
Should be fun!
