I don't know about the battery.
I remember in a conversation with Fan that he said the car ran but had no power. At what point in his ownership, I don't remember. I suppose it was when it went to Lee, at least. Maybe even when it went to the shop in Carrollton.
Drewbdo sent his car to a shop in Carrollton and got it back in suitable condition to drive from there to his home in Cartersville. Wonder if they used the same shop.