Is this old 1972 Datsun 240z worth $8K USD (details and more questions in comment)

Is this 240z worth 8K even with the interior being complete trash and it maybe needing a new engine and light rust on the body. I will be attempting to fix this myself with no past experience but with the help of an older family member whos a mechanic since i asked to be taught about cars since both his kids ( my cousins bought nice cars and did a lot of work to make them even nicer) I havent started working with him yet and ill be nervous to ask him about the car and dont want to look like an idoit. But i will be paying for the car and all the parts myself since i just started working and im saving up cash

Im turning 18 soon and want to get rid of my starter basic car and love classic cars way more then new modern ones since i grew up sharing a 1939 Ford with my grandfather

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