I must admit I hadn't, and wouldn't, have thought of that. I'd be stunned if it sat in the yard for four years - that's as long as it has been. I told them at the time that all that it really needed was the fuel pump replaced - do that and it would have run fine. I am thinking either they did that, or I seem to recall they kinda told me it was worth more for the metal at this point.
There were a whole bunch of yards in South Philly too - I just called a number and they gave me $350 for it. I am not even sure which one it was. I guess I could go drive around and check them out - but that seems like a super long shot. I just wish I could have swung a fuel pump at the time - who knows, it might have run fine after that.
Funny thing is the commonwealth of PA seems to think I still own it - I get a registration renewal form in the mail from them every year, even though I sold the car and certainly turned over the title to the junker. I do still have the keys though - well, if I can find my key ring. I talked them into letting me keep those, gave them the spare.
Ah well.