Talked to the dealer selling it this morning. He doesn't know what the reserve was set for (he didn't list it.). But they've dealt with a couple SVX's before and bought one with a bad tranny, not knowing the extent of this.. Ever since, they've been fastidious about having such things checked out. He claims this one to be in perfect mechanical condition.
Sticker price is $9500.
Maybe I'll win the Powerball tonight and can pick her up...