Sorry, I guess its fair i share some more detail... I saw this car advertised with pics from a distance, one family owned, rust free, etc for $12,000. I agreed to purchase sight unseen, as I too have restored 2 70 big block novas from the ground up, and have also owned 2 69 nova daily drivers. I do love the 70s, just seemed to be the one I know more about. I also love the fathom blue cars... I have owned a red and a black 70, and a same for 69. Few off color 71-72 novas, but have always loved the fathom blue.
I guess I was elated when I showed up, and this car is pristine, probably the best paint I have seen on a nova, and I have crawled all over it since and found very few flaws. The under hood has been un touched, and unrestored. The interior has has the seats covered, and maybe due to availability, the covers look a little brighter than what they should be but other than that...almost perfect.
So, I am a little excited, I think if I found a solid car in this shape, and restored it I would be north of 20k pretty easy. I do know a 307 PG car has a ceiling...but this one has to be close to it. It is not for sale, but I think its worth high teens!