This 1987 Buick Grand National still looks iconic, even sitting there with bricks stopping any forward progress and rust potentially blocking a shot at restoration. Of course, that last part is just in the eyes of the seller, who contends that the body is past the point of saving, along with the interior. Speaking as the resident optimist when it comes to rescuing cars that others have given up on, I say – hold my beer. The Grand National has a number of other issues to sort through, but it does come with an drivetrain that has 40,000 miles on a rebuild. Find it here on eBay with no reserve and bids at $4,550.

Now, I completely understand the seller’s advice that the body and interior be gutted. A rough body – even on a desirable car like the Grand National – can sign a vehicle’s death warrant. But there’s also a level of subjectivity in those opinions, as someone who deals exclusively with rust-free cars can find any indication of corrosion completely abhorrent, while someone else (like yours truly) can deal with a fair amount of rot if it’s in places where patch panels are an option, or good cars remain in junkyards that can offer up replacement sections.

While there is visible rot in the lower rear quarters on the passenger side (and likely the driver’s side, too) and on panels like the trunk lid and hood, the interior does look like a biological contamination zone. There’s visible mold on the dash and console, and the passenger seat has both mold and torn upholstery. There’s really no option here other than to start over, with the exception of maybe being able to save the driver’s seat. The Grand National is equipped with T-tops, so perhaps a seal perished and allowed water to enter into the cabin unabated.

Now, besides the body and interior, there’s a few other issues noted by the seller. These include that the rebuilt engine has not been started in quite some time, and he’s not going to risk testing it before the next owner takes possession. Also, second gear is blown; the stock rear end has been removed and has a 7.5 Posi that isn’t hooked up; one rear control arm has been cut; and both anti-sway bars have been removed. If you’re still reading, it sounds like you either need a Grand National parts rig really bad, or you’re like me and not afraid of a project if it can be bought for the right price. Is this one already too pricey?