You should only get this if you want to make it your life's work for the next few years- all your time, space and budget. At the end of that journey you'd have a masters degree in Bridgeport restoration. That's a commendable goal but doesn't sound like what you want right now.
I empathize with your situation as I live in Portland and know how hard it is to find machinery in this part of the country. Folks from the midwest and east quoting going rates for machines must be politely ignored. The local reality is much different.
You need luck which equals opportunity plus preparation. As you may know one must constantly scan all possible sources, checking FB marketplace for instance before bed and first thing in the morning. If it's a price you can afford and you're not the first one to call you won't get it. You must have cash in hand and the time, energy and equipment to fetch a machine in a several hundred mile radius at least. Take the day off work midweek if you have to. Have your trailer, straps, engine hoist etc ready to go. That will increase your chances.
The other thing is you won't have time to do your homework and ask around if this is a good deal. Do that after you contact the seller and set a time. It takes discipline to back out of a deal after you drive hours away with a rented trailer.
All the above is based on my experience, many mistakes, missed opportunities and what little luck I've scraped together.
Best of luck finding your next project/chip maker
Tim