IMHO the engine appears to have been painted... It may not have many miles on it however it has way more hours running in than 61 miles of road driving would indicate...
After studying side by side with Dave's 18k mile car the engine compartment in 81 mile looks significantly different especially with regard to the washer hose routing and cables, spark plug wires etc.
DAVES CAR BELOW FOR COMPARISON
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