I had one in better looking shape given to me 20 yrs ago. It had title issues (I knew going in)so I tried to part it, tried. Couldn't give the parts away. Ended up scrapping everything but the gauges........
I guess $1200 isn't out of line in today's crazy world.
A Police one? Nowadays with internet reach so vast, parts from a Police M may not bring a lot of money but usually can find takers, especially for slotted Police wheels, 8.25 rear and anti sway bar set up, and larger front anti sway bar. Other stuff too but those seem to be biggies.
Yup a police one, same engine as this one. I had the sway bars for the longest time with no takers. Locals didn't want them and shipping was prohibitive even back then.
I had pics of it, I may still have them somewhere.
Honestly, the reason I didn't try harder to get a title for the one given to me is that it had been beat within an inch of its life by the owners it had after being a police unit. Based on how funked up the engine was, I don't think it had ever had its oil changed since leaving police maintenance.
Like I said, it was better looking, but the looks hid a lot of issues.
