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What really matters on an old car that you actually intend to drive, is the chassis.
If the car has never been in an accident it will have all Vin tags, original glass/hood/fenders/quarters/bumpers/doors
Check that all Original panels are in place. check the seam glues and inquire any body work.
Look at the frame underside, check the pinch weld for damage or clamp marks. Check the frame rails for malicious jacking of the vehicle. Inspect steering components.
Then drive the car and make sure it drives straight. Don't believe the owner when he says "it just needs an alignment" That is BULLSHIT. Take it right to the alignment shop and have them align the vehicle if necessary before you buy. NEVER buy a 240 if it doesn't drive straight, the frame is probably bent and the owner already tried to align it and failed so now they are selling it because it won't stop pulling to the right... because that one time he hit a tree or whatever
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