there is minimal rust on the car which i will have repared shortly. the only two spots are at the bottom of the front fenders just behind the wheels. I purchased the car about 1 1/2 years ago and the previous owner owned it since 73. it was kept in a garage here in south Florida when not driven. i have replaced a few parts including the radiator, a/c compressor, battery, front bumper, sill plates, door gaskets, hatch strut, rv mirror and passenger door strap aside from giving it new paint. I will try to get some underside pictures for you to see. I don't think it qualifies as a "lite restore", the only thing that i think needs to be done is the steering wheel spokes need to be repainted and the engine could be cleaned up a bit. if you looked at the picture of the engine and notice some grimey looking stuff (look at the front shock mounts) that is the original rust coating that was put on the car. it's gotten a bit dirty over they years.