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I'm reluctant to say this, but what the heck.

Kinda looks like all it needed was the head retorqued and the electrical wiring repaired. I don't think the head gasket on the right cylinder was perfectly sealed based on the pics, but I could be seeing a shadow on the cylinder deck in front and right of the right cylinder and not a dark stain from uneven torque and the exhaust heat trying to get out. The cylinder wall I can see looks good. I would not tear it down further unless you want to make some performance part changes. For example, installing a different cam.

If you are going to ride it, you might consider getting the head surfaced if needed, putting bronze guides in it, checking the condition of the rockers and spindles (R&R as necessary), and doing a basic valve job with new Black Diamond valves. Clean up the head of course. If you are going to sell it as a survivor, just clean it up, put it back together, and write up the ad.