Thoughts on Another Potential 72GTS

Been on the look out for the "Right" car- been mostly looking at the 72GTS (did miss out on a great deal on a 73GTS recently that sold in like an hour), I know pricing depends on so many factors e.g. body condition, interior, drivetrain, how complete is the car: missing parts e.g trim etc, options etc. A "cheaper" car to start out with could end up costing more $ in the end, I know it is a balance.

Anyway came across a 72GTS non-Q code. 351 2V, C4 not an optioned car (no A/C etc), 2.75 open diff, 2B , 69K orig miles, solid body (needs minor body work...floors, trunk, frame etc solid), car complete with near mint interior, plus comes with a title. Seller did spend some $ on upgrades including aftermarket 15" Magnum 500s w/ BFGs and a rear end upgrade to 3.25 locker. Car comes with all trim etc. Engine currently not in the car, recent high end re-build from local speed shop (not sure all the specs but after market heads, intake, ceramic coated hedders etc) . Engine is in the 425-475HP range; car for sale with and w/o engine. I prefer a # matching car and if I was doing the resto I would probably do a lower end engine build plus I know the seller has a good amount of $ in the engine build pushing it outside my budget. Hoping to go see the car but what I know it would need is engine install, paint and minor body, exhaust, upgraded stall converter and some misc items. Car was being driven before the engine rebuild and believe brakes, suspension etc been addressed (need to confirm). Besides price the A/C may be deal killer (live in a humid climate). Any thoughts on what a "decent" deal would be? Ideally I would find a similiar car (with A/C) that did not have the engine rebuild and probably would expect to pay 1/2 or so of this one. 

Agreed on being able to add A/C, however just another added cost of $2K+ 

Exactly what I am seeing, any sort of "OK" drivers for any sort of sort after early 70s vehicles (not just GTs) are in the $10K+ range for sure. Trying to find a non-running "complete" car in decent shape is the challenge.

Thanks for the tips. Yea, a complete car is definitely ideal.  Agree on the engine and trans you can always take care of that. For the one I found what if I wanted the compete car unfortunately the seller has a good amount invested in the engine (more than I would spend for sure).