Morroco Tops
Kurt, I know you like those MM's but, I can offer this: Superior offered a 'crackle' (dull) painted roof somewhere in 1961 and also a "Morocco",( shinier finish) which they touted "needed no washing or polishing". It would resemble a Vinyl Top with dressing applied (like Armorall). So, I have to assume the other Coachbuliders followed suit. By the language in the listing, "base coat/clear coat", it appears someone created their own version-maybe a little too shiny*. I did this recently on a beautiful 32,000 mile '67 S&S Vic and it was great to eliminate that vinyl top. Not to mention the cost, as to do it 'right' you really have to remove the chrome (ss) on the outside, which requires pulling the sides down from inside (nightmare). *His interpretation almost looks like GatorCoat with clear over!
Ed's comment about "splash of paint", in my eyes, would be about all you get for "$2500" complete paint unless its Johnnie & Mack by The RR Track type paintwork.
I just drove by Hooper FH recently and they keep their coaches under a carport so, I don't know about 'garage kept'. I could swear I see several cracks in the windshield on my monitor but, one (pass.side) may just be a large rust or soap drip.
Willing to bet under those SS Rockers is a full line of rust just like around the perimeter of the doors, or worse. The crushed door panel (pass.side) is another indicator of water intrusion. The rusted bier pins have me thinking 'water intrusion' but only a personal inspection would tell all.
Ed might remember that Bias Ply double WW tire (spare) being proper for 1968 but, I don't think "its the original". I remember Cadillac offering a two-tone, yellow and white whitewall for insane money in the Cadillac showrooms in 1968(Schooley Cadillac /P.B.) but I can't imagine too many FD's ponying up for a set ($800-1100+/-).
That coach has a lot of redeeming features (style/beauty)... If the rust can be dealt with. Inverness is well into North Central FL so, its not like a beach or salt belt car. A set of nice, Used drapes would make a huge diff. too. These sure are hard to find really nice. Reminds me of an old saying my friend... cave at emptor. But,if you HAVE to have it, I live about 1.5 hours from the seller.