hey iam a mechanic and i love old muscle cars. if it was me, i would buy it for that price and condition because ive seen chevelles pretty pricey. and yes mechanics do point out every flaw they see because most mechanics are straight commission and are hoping by pointin out these flaws youll have them repair it...been there done it. btw i think you definitly should buy but definitly have a mechanic look at it though before you make your final decision.