The paint thing I think is being a little overplayed. The euro 110 is very robust and the euro 107 will be lighter, in the low 3000s. That car would be a pleasure especially with a manual....a fiver even better. Its not worth a full blown resto but it can give you a lot of fun for not too much dough, probably.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.