this used to be my old car...............don't be fooled...............yes it needs motor work. But I don't know the extent of it, all I know is there is a spun rod bearing for sure.........so it needs a new crank and bearings for sure, cylinders prob. need to be honed, and Im not sure if any of the rods are bent. I wouldnt pay more than 700 for it, because thats what I sold it for.