Reply to "New member (considering a purchase) with lots of questions......"

Hey Tim,
Welcome to the forums! You'll find a ton of information and expert guidance here and on websites managed by owners.

I've had my car for 5 1/2 years now, and remember reviewing the Banzai Runner website before taking the plunge ... If I were back buying the car all over, I think the one thing I would have done differently is take up the offer to have someone look over a car for me. I was fortunate and the guy I bought from had full photo and receipt documentation of the restoration, and I'd done my research (as you are) to make sure I knew at a high level what to look for (common rust spots, electrical and mechanical gotchas etc.) ... but there's so much more to gain by having someone who's lived with one of these cars along to help you out.

Here's the website that helped me, and it has a link to Mike Dailey's excellent website (you need to bookmark them both, as well as others that he's pointed to) ...
http://www.banzairunnerpantera.com/how_to_buy.htm

Good luck in your search!