Mark,
As others have said, lots of good info here, and we're all willing to help you find the right car. Read all you can, ask lots of questions, and look at as many cars as you can.
Here's a 'How to Buy' page I put together after finding my car, as well as a Pantera specific pre-purchase inspection checklist:
http://www.banzairunnerpantera.com/how_to_buy.htm
http://www.banzairunnerpantera...-purchase_chklst.htm
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