Stauffer knows Panteras as well. I've met George several times and took in his collection in Blue Mound, WI. Drooled over his (real) GT40s for a while. He struck me as a straight shooter as well. If the car is drivable, It's hard to see how you could get hurt at $10k.
Good luck,
Kelly
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