I'll bet original upholstery is intact under those seat covers. They look to just be loosely fitted on and the wrinkles indicate there isn't direct contact with padding.
Saw this one a couple days ago. Looks great just about the way it is to me! The new me is explaining to the old me why I should stop thinking about it. Both of us would much prefer a '54 though.
I have a couple extra ones new, not sure which style, but if you PM with size of yours I'll let you know if I have the one you need, if you want. Not looking to get rich on them.
Both. Most 50's cars have peaked, and the market for most has also cooled down dramatically from the Covid boom. I regularly see cars for prices the old me would have jumped at a few years ago. Almost nobody is authentically restoring them anymore except for the Impalas and some rare gems.
Don't hesitate. I've had a couple near death experiences from brought out of hibernation and will never again drive an old car with old lines without replacing lines. The brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and they'll rot from the inside out where it's settled then suddenly pop if you apply hard pressure.
I think this one is a much better car for less money
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256427908905?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hzeLk7-dSMG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=hzeLk7-dSMG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY