Get yourself a AAA Gold membership. AFAIK, the first 100miles of a tow is free with this level of membership. Keep up with the regular service, etc. The only way I would consider rebuilding/restoring a candidate such as your is if I could find a parts car with the major mechanicals intact. This assumes you can do the wrenching yourself. RT

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