The copart rescue... Options

[SprinterFS]

Came across one recently for extremely cheap. won't disclose how much exactly but u can try guess it.
it's a 98 GT convertible 5MT bone stock. Sight unseen, still pending pickup so no pics atm.

afaik won't pass smog being it in CA. but verified run and drive by copart, and body looks straight to me.
I'm expecting a smaller project. Not a fan of modding, goal is to get it back on the road while keeping things original.

#dropthetop

[SprinterFS]

what I've found so far...

completely dead battery.
brake works, shifts through all gears. doors, trunk, hood, gas cap all in working condition.
nothing under the hood is tampered. clean and factory, although a bit dusty.
plenty of oil still in the engine. no leaks confirmed.
tires hold air and have a fair amount of tread left. heck if I sell the tires+alloys I get my payment back. but I would rather have them on the car.
top is disintegrated and needs replaced. same as leather seats, door fabric, and floor mats.
one of the fog lights housing is destroyed.
car still has original stereo with the casette player in it, which is very impressive. will definitely keep it if it still plays.