Need Some Advise

The car looks to be YY1 Bronze metallic, not gold, but the paint looks pretty good. If it isn't hiding a bucket full of bondo and runs well, it is worth $5500 without a doubt.
The shifter is a '68 unit, and the motor has '68/'69 valve covers on it. Orange is a good sign for a '68 340. Check the motors numbers, and check the rear. If it is a '68 340, then it is probably THE 340 to have. A stock '68 stick motor had a great cam in it. If it has an 8 3/4, all the better.
Yes it is worth the money if it is solid and a good runner with all the mentioned drivetrain.