Thanks for all the input....
Went to see it yesterday...its been ridden hard and put away wet...MANY TIMES.
The $46000 is claimed all up cost with mods when purchased new.
The front hubs are Super Winch locking hubs...yea , like warns.
It has a TOD cut off unit .
New Engine at 60,000...mileage now 139,000
Once upon a time this was a very nice VX.....
Made him an offer today that would be OK for parts value (No Rack!!)...
.....and good for a "project VX" if engine / tranny etc turn out to be OK.
(Sent him a few examples of $3500-$5000 cars THAT WORK ... to help persuade him)
jo