i think the market has changed. people are not paying a premium for a run of the mill optioned up kingswood. in my experience they never have. if it's not rare recognized ie sandman monaro etc then they are playing it safe looking for neat paint and good mechanical. books shmooks, one owner, factory v8 blah blah. they are just catch cries of yesteryear. you can add instruments, console, second hand 308 t400, lsd etc for an absolute fraction of the price and hassles of good panel and paint.

there have been so many really really neat HX HZ factory original v8 kingswoods (sedan, wagons which i believe have a larger appeal than commercials) for sale lately that cannot pull $10,000 because they need paint.