I would think a collector might drool over the 'unfinished' bike if it were priced relatively low, i.e. if they thought it was a diamond in the rough, great bargain, great find, etc. Otherwise, I think that you'd probably entice more potential buyers (and therefore a higher price) if you were to do the work yourself. It really could turn into a classic work of art, though, man.

I really dig those hubs, as some may remember from a recent posting of mine.