1981 Avanti ll: Partially restored; thousands spent so far. New since 2007: battery 6/09, steering bellcrank and power assist rebuild,belts, complete brake system, shocks, tuneup with new plugs and ignition parts, new quadrajet carb,new exhaust system including cats, tires, new headliner installed last week. The troublesome moonroof has been professionally removed and closed in. Car was repainted in 2007 but the roof needs to be repainted where it was closed in. 305 cubic inch Chevrolet engine runs good with good oil pressure and auto transmission works well. The car also has magnum 500 wheels and really looks nice. I am not a mechanic and know of some flaws: drivers side door window needs motor, needs AC condenser, needs window rubber. It is not perfect but good enough. I know because I have made it better. Interior is not perfect but a good start. We just moved and there is no room to store the car.