This looks pretty restorable for $3K.

Ask the owner for more pictures of the floorboards. The amount of rust on the turn signal and steering wheel retaining nut indicate there has been some moisture on the inside. Also get a picture of the car with the top up. This should indicate if the interior has been rained on too much. Just be cautious with purchases of vehicles you can't see in person.

There are also no side emblems for the 289. They either don't exist (removed) or the vehicle was origianlly a six. Get a picture of the engine compartment while you are at it. Also have the owner send you the data plate information.

I can't argure that $3k is a good price for a vert. - even if it does need a lot of work.

holy pooo a car in iowa!!! and hey not too far from me!! I'm Headed down that way on sunday to see me mah and I'd gladly swing by to check it out for someone... this guy always has lots of oldies to restore, this is one of the better ones i've seen