I got the car about 10 years ago from a guy who had just had paint and bodywork done. It looks good from a distance but there are flaws, and you're right you can see every one. I restored the interior and motor a few years back. I got the wheels and tires for it about a year ago.
Here's some normal price info for reference:
For "nice" paint jobs (some of my personal bikes are rattle can) we use PPG paint. To paint a frame basic colors: prep, base coat, clear coat, cut and buff normally costs $150. If we have to strip the frame back to bare metal it's $100-$150 more...