Theres often more to these damaged/salvage cars than you first think. Always bits missing and stolen etc etc. Often only minor things i know, but it makes you think what else they've swapped/nicked.
And what actually is that bit of wood doing?? Is it wedged in from the accident or actually wedging something in place!!
I think these type of cars are often only worth buying by someone with bodyshop facilities as they might be able to do that for a grand all in, if not less??