Mitsubishi Repair: Overheated / Wont Start Now, blown head gasket, worst case scenario

Question
I have a 1991 Mit. Eclipse GS - automatic, DOHC 16 valve engine.  I don't know what liter engine it has though.  I warned my husband that the radiator was leaking, but he drove the Eclipse anyways.  The radiator ran out of fluid while he was driving and the engine died.  When I try to start the car, it cranks over really fast, but it won't start, like the timing belt is broke.  My husband replaced the timing belt, but the Eclipse is still doing the same thing.  Would a blown head gasket keep the car from starting?

I was wondering if there was some kind of fuse that blows as a safety feature instead of the head gasket blowing.  I already looked at the ign. fuse and the MPI fuse and they don't look blown.  

This car has been parked for three years in my back yard and I wonder if I should try to fix it or junk it.  

Answer
Rita,
A blown head gasket will prevent the car from running or starting.  Without a full seated gasket, the engine will not have enough compression to be able to fire the spark plugs.  Replacing the head gasket is a very lengthy and expensive job, if you have a mechanic do it.  

The worst case scenario is that there are seized bearing on the crankshaft, and the crankshaft is not able to spin properly.  That would require a lot more work, time, and money.  If that is the case, you should consider replacing the entire engine or the car itself.  If it's been sitting around for 3 years and you haven't had a real need for it, you may just want to consider getting rid of it.  Donating older cars is a great way to get some money back at tax time.
Good luck!