After some discussion/negotiation, I bought the 1993 Black Coupe at $13K. I put a new battery in it, gave it time to "adjust" to having current again, fired it up and drove it 150 miles home. Everything works, all the parts function and after I washed all the dust off, etc., found only very minor paint dings from bugs, sand, etc. on the front end. Some squeaks and creaks from the top, but otherwise solid. No scary clunks, clangs, whines or clangs. Wheels have absolutely no "curb rash" and the front spoiler underneath is intact. In short, very clean, no surprises, runs very nice. Considerably more complicated than my '62 ! Change all the fluids, belts, hoses, detail the whole thing and I'll be on the road ! Nice car, glad to have it!
Thanks for the tips from "the forum".