glad to hear that my car doesn't have any "number problems" I just got back from double checking the numbers and I did get them right. Thanks for that photo, sure is a good looking car! mine has no handle, but the lettering and number plate light are the same. After a closer inspection of the interior: seats are trash but for left hand side rear seat (which is just dried out, not broken). 3 of 4 door panels are nice, carpets are bad, but there. It does have the rev counter and clock, clocks trim is bad, but the rest is nice. visors are sloppy but intact. It does have the light behind the rear-view mirror, which is pitted but not too bad. dash pad is badly cracked, steering wheel has a couple of splits, but useable. No headrests are there, and the rest is no good, but nothing tragic: holes in the headliner etc. I can't get the drivers (LH) door opened from the outside, and the opposite rear door is locked (maybe permanently haha) lock button is half cracked, and stuck. all handles are there and will clean up, a little pitting, but useable.
The engine has the air cleaner assembly removed, but may be intact in the boot (not sure if it's complete, but some is there). it has a standard "ford" starter solenoid (no idea what happened or why they did that) and the rest will wait until tomorrow for a better look. it has no battery, and though there were several battery posts in the tech section, none clearly stated which the correct battery may be... anyone in the states have an idea for the correct one? The shift selector feels disconnected, but reverse does feel like it engages (is that possible?) probably linkage, as i understand that is a problem point on these cars.
Thanks for reading this long post... and for all the help. For those wondering, here in the states we have pretty easy regulations: where i live i need only a safety inspection (basics like brakes/lights/windows) and to pay sales tax (@ 7%), they add a personal property tax in this state, but that is 5%. there's no break on any specific year and it's all pretty simple and cheap.
time to order some books... thanks again, christian