A 68 Cuda big-block fastback for $8500 - this is the best buy yet

How "Crunchy" it is underneath tells the tale. If you can pull motor and drivetrain. Median blast underneath. Then undercoat/paint (Including engine bay?) You can turn this car for some coin. (Assuming one doesn't go crazy on paint job.) Personally? I would stroke that 400 to a 451 street machine. Least expensive stroker build. With very good performance results. Without fender tag? Make it a fun street ride. But that's me. Someone else may have very different ideas.