Dunedain said:

Which is why it's best to handle it with a private scan using the best equipment possible. So a 1080p or 2k scan with maximum color precision using either film guard or a wet gate is the best option. That way the prints are in the hands of dedicated Star Wars fans who will handle them with the greatest care and scan them as well as can be done on equipment that doesn't cost $100,000+ (that 4k machine for $350,000 is nice :) ).

It would be one of the most important events ever in the history of Star Wars preservation to get these prints scanned in at 1080p or 2k with high color accuracy in an uncompressed file format for the best quality possible. I really hope this can be arranged. I'd be willing to kick in some to help cover costs. :) Any donations should all be handled through private communications and low profile.

I have upgraded my equipment this week.

Who needs a car anyway?