It may not be the car, but sure seems to be close from the pictures.. Let me shoot you some personal history I know of the car (minimal) and how I found it.
For a few years, it was sitting on top of a rail cargo container in the back of a shop in Los Banos. It was a kids high school hot rod in the late 80's/early 90's. During my routine patrol stops, I always saw it up there.. Red, large whale tail, painted bumbers, etc. If it isn't the one, it will be a clone..
It has since been moved indoors, but from what I know, is still on the property. on one of the shops
I have tried bing, google earth and google maps to see it back there but no luck (you can see the outline of it on top of the cargo container)
If you wanted to call "Pacheco Power Center" in Los Banos, CA they may be able to help you with more information than I can get with the car in its present location.. Their contact information is ..
Pacheco Power Center
1560 East Pacheco Boulevard
Los Banos, CA 93635-4930
(209) 826-2575
I work nights and was hoping to get the vin and some pics, but no body is working there during those hours. If you would like to call them, they are good folks who would probably be willing to help.