Wellll- - - - -it looks good, and he's offering the transmission along with it. You might find a buyer for the trans to offset some of the cost. Since the car is supposedly being butchered, at least there's a reason for a good condition engine being offered at a discounted price. Ditto on the cost estimate for a good rebuild- - - -$2500.00 minimum, at least in my neighborhood, and more if much machine work is involved!
Jerry