Ok, I'm guessing you're trying to figure out what you should do first? Well if that's the case then I'd take into consideration the type of girl she is when it comes to cars. Most girls I know of (no offense to anyone) are into cars for their looks. Now I know I'm gonna get a lot of crap for saying that... lol... but around my town it's true. So if she's into pretty cars you may want to go with a paint job and some rims. Now I know there are some girls that like to get their hands dirty and would take more pleasure listening to the engine rev... lol... So unless she's a real gear head and wants to see what's under the hood (which she doesn't sound like the type from what you said), I'd paint it and put rims on it. That's what I would do... just a thought
...or you could listen to James and buy one that's already restored... lol