This 1968 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder (chassis 50055) is described as 99% complete and highly original, though it’s obviously in need of extensive restoration work. Currently not running, the car retains a correct Ford 302ci V8 which the seller suspects is original but cannot verify. Further said to be solid with only minor metal repair needed, the car would seem to be a good restoration candidate as presented. Find it here on eBay in Gloucestershire, England for 48k GBP (~$69k USD today). Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

No right side or rear angle shots are provided, but largely-complete claims don’t appear to be stretching the truth. A separate photo shows two front grille inserts, though both will need to be restored. OEM wheels are intact as well, though again they will need refinishing. There’s no word on the convertible top’s condition, but one shot shows it in the stowed position with a heavily yellowed and cracked plastic rear window. Its folding frame is described as complete and working however, and the seller says that bodywork is “very solid with only minor metal repairs needed.”

The interior looks weathered but not rotten, and leather seat upholstery (as seen in another shot within the ad) might actually be salvageable with lots of careful cleaning and intense moisturizing. The dash seems to have all gauges and toggle switches intact as well, though the real question is the condition of floors underneath the carpets. Says the seller: “Cannot guarantee without completely stripping the car but it looks to be rust-free”

Here’s a snapshot of the chassis plate–anyone familiar with factory Intermeccanica paint codes? It sure seems like a lot of them were painted red from the factory. The 302 looks right at home under the forward-tilting hood, and though the seller admits there is no way to be sure, it’s suspected to be original to this car. There’s no word on whether it turns, but seeing as parts are abundant and rebuilds easy and relatively inexpensive, the majority of any restoration budget can be concentrated on other stuff like metal work, electrical repairs and refurbishment of suspension and brake components.

Hagerty values a number four example at $89k, jumping to $111k for a number three–a reasonably easy mark to aim for during restoration. Whether the needed work can be done for $42k isn’t clear, but regardless of sensible things like financial considerations, this one seems like it deserves a second chance.