Be sure to check that car carefully for rust. See my "How to Buy" page for links to more resources:
http://www.banzairunnerpantera.com/how_to_buy.htm
You can also read a couple of inspections I've done to get a better idea of what to check for, and pictures of problem areas:
Black 72 pre-L
http://www.realbig.com/pipermail/detomaso/2006-July/074783.html
http://www.realbig.com/pipermail/detomaso/2006-July/074828.html
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/album?c=garth_rodericks&aid...s=1181329556&.src=ph
Yellow 73 L-model in Redwood City
http://www.realbig.com/pipermail/detomaso/2006-July/074593.html
http://www.realbig.com/pipermail/detomaso/2006-July/074575.html
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/album?c=garth_rodericks&aid...s=1181329625&.src=ph
Red 72 pre-L in San Mateo
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/album?c=garth_rodericks&aid...s=1181329674&.src=ph
Post pics of the car once you get back.
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