68 firebird.... is it worth it?

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Hey all,



I have a 72 firebird that has been a long time coming and will still be a long time to go. I havent had a muscle car to drive in years and i want to build this the way i want the first time. This will take yrs. For sure. In the mean time im looking at a 68 thats not really a resto-mod, just a nice cruiser. How do i know if 20k is fair though? It seems super solids. Well built but not stock. It has a 455 (468) 5 speed T5. 3.73 10 bolt 8.5". The guy did it all his self, he is 71 worked in a machine shop all his life welding and engine building. Im not sure if that constitutes a "professional" but id say hes somewhat exp!? He has, at 71, a 39 project, a 29 project and a 60 COE all going on. I trust him, but i just dont know if its a 12k car or a 20k car plus.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/6136577888.html

I dont care to show anyone lol. Ive been out twice to look at. Had it on a lift and its clean as can be under neath. The engine has 6x-4 heads, mild cam but manifolds and 2.5 inch exhaust. 850? Quadrajet i believe. 4 wheel disc brakes. The build is about 7 yrs old. No cracks in the body anywhere so i dont think its full of body filler.

I just want a nice turn key cruiser now while i build my other one and i just want to know how to tell.

Thanks all!