51 hornet hardtop/52 convert

around 1995-96 I looked at a 51 Hornet Hardtop which needed too much work for me to take on, with it was a 52 Hornet convertible also for sale. These cars were outside Lewiston, NY and I believe the owner's name was Mike Williams. The convertible was in real rough shape and would need lots of work and money. Jack Miller looked at the hardtop and thought it was worth $3500, I thought that was too much. Does anyone know if these cars were ever purchased and restored? Maybe I should take a drive and look for them, if they are still outside wouldn't be worth much.