We just bought a new lazy boy recliner for $800. In 1 year, heck, 1day it is worth less. You could easily take that car and turn it into $15k! Were not doing that with any of her crap!
Run that hat buy her and see what she says!
Heck, spend $100 on primer, get it running with maybe $1000 in parts, clean it and list it for $6k. Z cars have hit crazy prices. I have some original 73 steel rims that will go great with it!