I bought one a ‘61 back in ‘72, in Calif. for $1800.00.
I did a complete motor/trans overhaul, new paint, renewed wire wheels, and interior. I was a sweet ride, until a runaway forklift rolled down a LA hill and punched a hole in the drivers door and wheel well impacting the twin carbs, and cyl head.
Ins Co gave me $2500, which I used to get it back in shape.
Sold it in Houston TX in 1980 for $9500.
Which I still had it ( It was BRG with a Tan Interior BTW)
Which = Wish.. DUH!
” punched a hole in the drivers door and wheel well impacting the twin carbs, and cyl head.”
Ouch!