thanks to all of you I guess I am just looking too hard I think I can get this car for 800-1000 dollars he says it runs and all parts are there I think it is very close to the model they made tha green hornets car from .the black beauty that crossed my mind too . I guess it would be better to restore it or make a custom out of it, than srtrip it after your comments I checked only 3900 or so were made . thanks again for the info the decision is still up in the air .larry:read2: