Eric,
I hope you decide to keep the car.
If I may offer some unsolicited advice, please consider resisting the temptation to modify or upgrade the car in any way (if it has not yet been altered). Such an early car (the earliest?) would almost certainly have MUCH higher value (both financially and historically) as a concourse, original car. If it is original paint and that can't be saved, at least go the same color. Have any worn original components replaced with NOS parts or rebuild them. I love modified Panteras, but there are some that should be kept as original as possible and yours is one of those cars.
Good luck with the car and we are here to help if you need.
Mark
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