Vintage turntable question

Have a chance to pick up a Denon dp-57l. Looks great, straight arm installed, plinth and dust cover in really nice shape. Not sure what make cartridge is on it. Plays great. Two things- Pretty certain it's never been recapped and auto lift doesn't work. I believe I can get it for $250. Worth buying and going through the expense of recapping and fixing auto lift, or save that loot for a newer table? Not huge into vinyl anymore, just want something that sounds good when I do want to listen to my albums. Also like the looks of the old Denons. Phono preamp will be my trusty BAT vk-p5.

Thanks, guys.