@scifi posted:Your friend must have a special attachment to that particular goose. Possibly a family heirloom? The highest sale I know of (I'm no expert but I do watch the market) is around $400k for a highly original and low-mile car. Or he's in no need of money because as Steve points out, you could go buy a nice one and pocket the difference!
There are a few factors, its probably a bit of his legacy, he's well off, in his 80's and doesn't need the money, he's got other cars that he shows. Wilkenson did a rebuild on the motor and put injection on it and it's turn key, so not 100% original, but close. I agree he could sell and buy a new one and pocket a bit of money.