I think in the 70s people didnt think much about saving a 35 - 40 year old car ,, thats just like us looking at a 70-75 model today .. unless its a memory or muscle car ...you dont think about it being a collector car or antique ... looks like it may have been robbed for parts . did he have another one like it ? My Dad bought a 54 Bentley after he retired it had a similar shape to this car ... I always liked the 57 Bugatti for some reason ,,