for the record I sold my 1991 exec. auto pinnie in excellent condition with a 60,000k km old rebuilt engine for $2,000 and I'm happy I got that much!
I think it's important for you to know that cars are money pits, I struggle to see how you've spent 16,000 on it, but still you're never going to get that 16k back, maybe a tiny bit if it were spent on tasteful modifications.
Having said that, Got any pics to post up?
.......I might have a friend who's interested and wants to have a look (who in no way wants to make a mockery of said pictures.)