[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX

Tony

That's a good point, might check on insurance coverage before the buy.
If you cannot insure its a track car forevermore.

Agreed. It seems odd that, while it has a "clear Iowa dealer title", it also has "a prior ‘salvage’ designation from [fully and expertly repaired] lower-front fender damage but no structural integrity damage."

If the damage was that minor, how was it ever given a salvage designation?

That seems very odd when I think about it.

I know 'salvage' designated vehicles can be registered, insured and licensed here, but anything with a 'salvage' title is inspected with a fine tooth comb before they'll pass it. Who knows what that could uncover? If it's been properly repaired with no structural damage, then great - but ugly, expensive stuff could be uncovered.

I'd certainly want a thorough, detailed, professional inspection before purchase.