You are keeping an ooen mind and that is a good thing!
I'm hoping others comment too but nobody likes to put down a car that someone is interested in.
You say that you are happy that the mechanical side looks good and I agree but it is rust that kills these cars. 
I can do any mechanical work...rebuild the engine or gearbox but I don't have acces to do welding and serious rust work on these cars. For me the car had to be rust free for the rest I can do.
You will learn the mechanical skills needed to look after these cars far easier than the skills needed to restore a rotten chassis.
Any chance of more pics of the car..inside and out? We are making huge assumptions on arch pics!
You seem like a decent guy wanting to buy his first classic car, excited to get the one thst excites you...I...we...just want it to be one you will grow in to and not dread the MOT on dodgy subframes.

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