So, quickly going through the pics, someone will correct me it I am wrong. It is factory Schwarz (Black) w/ tan interior. Now...I consider this as rare as Golf/Blk interior on an E3, or an E9 for that matter. Nice original color combo is my point, best year '72 (next to '73...ha ha).
Yes we can argue all day long about keeping black (Schwarz) looking good after the first wash and wax (not being racist here people, P-leazzzzze). Just sayin....But, considering the "soft market" with this at a "no reserve" rust (queue the dark music) never scared me if you "know the right guy."
This could be a gem, a diamond "Schwarz" in the rough so to speak. I realize this is not "Diamond Schwarz Black" thank you connoisseurs.
Anyhow, may be worth following...if you have the "right guy" body wise or maybe that is you! Just make sure your sanding arm is good to go and your welding is up to speed! Definitely save-able...if that is a word?