You're forgetting that any car newer than '75 has to go through a routine smog check every 2 years and cannot have any modifications unless it has a CARB tag on it. Usually the most you can do is a set of headers, a cat back, and maybe a cold air intake. Besides that, everything must be stock. The other half older than '75 are about out of my price range right now.
I already talked to the guy in my town. That car has been listed for 2-3 months at that price. There's a reason why it hasn't sold yet. It's definitely a $1500 truck.
Oh well.
I love California and I'd live there if I could but there are some unfortunate rules in regards to cars.
Guess that's one nice thing about NY, older cars only require a safety inspection.
Still, if you have a decent budget, find a cheaper one from '72-'75 and put some bucks into it. The newer ones are boring!