Under the cirmcumstances I didn't feel like messing with it too much yesterday. So today we powerwashed it and threw a battery in it to see where we were at electrically. Every darn thing works INCLUDING THE REAR TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS! Other than a split seam in the driver's seat back the interior is fantastic (strong smell of mothballs from the years in storage). The dash looks like it just came out of the mold and the wood is likewise flawless (except for some silly sickers the guy put on it). I really love the style of the 1750 - much more classic looking than the GTV 2000 IMHO.
The body needs to be repainted which I expected. There are probably more dents than I expected but nothing that can't be fixed. There is some minor rust around the rockers but the front and rear window pillars are clean as a whistle. The spare tire well is rust free (small consolation) and the gas tank looks like it had been replaced at some point (or just really clean) and does not appear to be damaged.
The motor turns over. I need to de-storagize it (especially the SPICA) before I go any further. It would be nice if I could get it running to see if there was any strutural damage but that is going to take some work to get the brakes and clutch working.
Don't know much about the suspension except that we know the wheel bearings are in great shape...
But I really can't do anything more nor can I even start making plans until the insurance company talks to me. I agree with Pete though, it can be fixed...