I had to chuckle when I read "it started right up, but it is not the original big block". Ummm, it isn't a BB at all...

Honestly, though, we have seen far worse for far more money. Other than the engine, it seems to be a complete car.
I think Derek should buy it, have the L78 Nova engine he has repaired/rebuilt and drop it in here. It could be a winter club project for the Chevelle members to go down and help him and Cale get this safely running and driving over the winter and have a matched pair of "Barn Finds" along with his '69 Z/28..