Cool frame! I have limited experience with project bikes, but I tend to run in the school of thought that, if you're going to do something....you might as well do it awesome. And while that money is gone forever, it was never about that anyhow. That being said, I agree the frame possesses a certain elegance to it. But given that collision damage, this project will be a money pit. I rather like the patina and wear on the frame also. It would make a nice wall piece.