I dig it, but I agree that he will never get 25K for it. No way! Probably not even 9K, given that most unmolested CSVT that are in almost perfect condition rarely go for over 9 or 10. Show cars, and most the time, hot rods (give or take about 20 or so years) are just what they are and should not be rendered as investments.
The paint job is a little tired, but he has probably got so much money in the paint that it would not be worth painting again. I say... keep it, bag it and put some drag blocks under it! He's already went this far, might as well go the full distance. I know for sure it would be a real head turner at Showfest next year, with all the driving that everyone is allowed to do on the streets.