that's the way things go in used cars sales especially when dealing with flippers.
seller probably bought the car just for the hood.
back in the days when they were almost new cars it was very common to buy a car just for the hemi motor. sometimes install a 440 or just sell the car without a motor.

Last edited by Mr T2U; 10/03/21 07:15 AM.
perception is 90% of reality