Beat them down in court.. sometimes its the only way.
Research what Novas like yours are going for.. you were wronged and you need to be "made whole"
Since it was her fault you should be in a great position legally. The key will be to show what the real-world value of the car was.
And then there's that "pain and suffering" suit
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"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
See Bad Penny run the cones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GUPPIX-92U
1971 Chevelle Wagon - Roadster Shop Chassis ProCharged Shafiroff LS and lots of yada yada
1968 Camaro - Project Track Rat - 440 RHS LS