The problem with a complete new body in white would be a vin number problem seems like to me. They are still cars out there than can be repaired with the replacement metal we have out there now and still have a clean title. I have several bodies that fall into that category.just none that are valuable enough to justify a restoration. If you just wanted a shell to resto rod, then a 318 car will work great and not cost you an arm and a leg to start with. That way you would have a car that could be built that not require a large jig to build it on. Just my two cent. But I live in Texas where there are cars that are not falling apart with rust.