Nikey22, you asked for it. I purchased Macninja's last restoration project, a 97' Spa Yellow beauty. His craftsmanship is top notch and I've shown the car to several of the best in the business, Jon Martin, SOS, Driving Ambition, and they have a hard time finding where the car was hurt. It drives like a beast, just ask anyone who was with me on the Angeles Crest Highway today.
Some people will only buy something if it's brand new. Some people like to put their skills and passion to good use restoring these grand machines. I appreciate the latter category of person more for the simple reason they have one attribute, that is passion.
These totaled wrecks can be insured for full amount. I have Haggerty for insurance and have the car insured for more than what I have into it. The only person who knows it's salvage? Only me (and everyone else who is reading this post!) Everyone else just looks at the car, asks me what year it is and just shakes their head because it looks so good.
Macninja, keep up the good work. This car is in way worse shape than mine but you have made great progress. I knew it wouldn't be long before you got your hands on another one. Good luck with her.