You should visit a Barrett Jackson or other auction some time, the number matching and origianl cars bring a healthy premium, even a modified car wil get more if it has the original engine in it, but it depends on the buyeer as you stated " unless someone wants it"


'45 Ford PU
66 Valiant wagon, leaning tower of power.
79 Chevy C10 w/250
02 PT Cruiser Convertable