You won't regret it Dave.
I'm also in Perth & have owned my 72' Pantera for the past three years, imported from Canada, (ex USA car).
If your going racing & plan on modifying the car then maybe buy yourself an average, but rust free Pantera.
I have done a huge amount of modifications to mine to improve the steering, handling & brakes.
Upgrade to Brembo calipers & 14" Wilwood discs, jigged up & made new front adjustable suspension arms, made my own wheels, radiator, cooling system, rollbar, pedal box, the list seems to go on forever.
Currently its receiving new body work, about 80% of the panels are being replaced with new steel.
Also converting to Right Hand Drive & fitting an alloy Dart 427.
I have the car at work, (mostly stripped) in Malaga on the hoist if you feel like dropping by.
I can show you the areas to look out for when purchasing.
I spent several months prepping my car for registration after it landed, had it checked by an engineer & put it over the pits at Warwick.
Passed first go.
Ph: 9249 5886
regards,
Tony.