You are going pay big money for a minter so be proud of what you have and do a restore..Like everything be aware that there will be a costoverun and you will decide to do lots more when you start stripping the car..Like a good woman....You could put any amount of money into the car. I'd say do your budget and see how much you really have to spend and allow for cost overuns and new gadgets etc....Best of Luck, Rs Turbo's rule.....