This car was purchased in August of 2011 by a gentleman named Art. It had been parked in the late 70's so had been off the road for over 30 years when Art had found it. Shortly after purchasing the car it was sent off for restoration. (You'll notice it on the flatbed in the picture below.)

     Sadly that will be the last time that car was together. And even worse, Art lost his battle with Parkinson's and passed away. Now to make a long story short, the shop had completely disassembled the car, lost the original engine as well as a number of other parts. Not to mention had robbed Art of roughly $7,000 prior to his death. Art's good friend Larry was able to retrieve what he could for Art's family. Unfortunately the car was a complete basket case and from that point on it was parted out to try and recoup money that was lost. And with that there is one less three speed manual transmission 2+2.