Car was painted approximately 5 years ago by a professional classic car body shop. Every panel was removed, this entire car is metal with most of its original panels. Car was painted gloss black using top of the line Sickens paint. The paint job & body work cost $20,645 and I still have the receipt. Paint and body on this car are truly stunningly beautiful. The motor is an Absolute Monsterâ¦â¦.$19,000 invested in motor alone. Brand NEW 302 bored 30 over with 10 1/2 â 1 piston. (Not original to car)