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I'd say "no" if your intent is to repair the car and flip it for a profit. Way too much risk, the car will not sell for retail pricing with a salvage title, your labor will be valued at near zero, and you can end up losing money on parts costs alone. There are much easier and less risky ways to try to make a couple grand.

I'd say "yes" if your intent is to buy a project/hobby car to fix up to own long term.