As you already know I'm a fan of projects but I think that one will get you coming and going. First off it is in Miami (salt), Secondly it has been sitting for some time with a few notes;
1) Prop is not only off but hub is totally rusted over. So it has been off for some time and might even be missing.
2) Pitot tube area has been cleaned up, and I suspect for the pictures, which means you probably have a considerable amount of corrosion in that area.
3) It looks like it has been flown 10 hours in the last 3 years so that is a sign that it might be airworthy, but the skin condition is what I'd be the most worried with. With it sitting outside in Florida with nothing protecting it I wouldn't be surprised if the cables were all rusted up and the skins where totally corroded.
My main concern when I buy an airplane is the airframe. Engines always need work and always get replaced (eventually), the airframe though can bust your balls and leave you wishing you had another life if you aren't careful.
I personally would keep looking.
Glenn
Meh - first time poster here, and one of the ebay bidders.
According to the broker on the donated airplane - broker is a boat guy, not a plane guy, but he's the one selling the plane for the charity - he expected it to go for 25/30k.
Prop removed to fix a leak. Both props each have 10 hours total on them. Prop was in the plane and is now installed.
Allegedly the plane flew up until a year an a half ago. Owner flew it past inspection and got busted by the FAA
When you check the certificate of the registered owner, it's Ulpiano Amy, who holds an A&P ticket issued in 1970, as well as a 747/707/emb110 type rating, along with ATP. Broker isn't releasing much info yet...and he's not asking for the $150 either.
We will see how the story continues.