[Cintos]

... possible rod knock. The car is in need of body work on the right front fender, and needs a new right front light assembly, new carpet, seats, and top. ...

If that is the extend of the issue and the car has been in CA all its life, I'd strongly suggest you undertake a restoration. The used market has tanked due to the economy, so I would not expect the car to command much as it sits. I would personally be interested excepting the transcontinental shipping costs these days.

- Michael