....again, if you like it, then buy it for sure. I worked while in college for a short while in a Lincoln-Mercury dealership in '64. They were great car for their time - but, and I'm sure that if I'm wrong (CRS) someone will correct me. These cars had the MEL 430ci motor which made a lot of hp and torque - but are expensive to rebuild and speed parts, while available are expensive as well if you can find them.. Chassis parts - good luck, particularly with air suspension. These pieces weren't up to the task even new, regardless of the type suspension

Ride - good boulevard and soggy. Handling . Brakes. Economy

Wife's acceptance - good luck. Mine would probably send a lawyer with a cease and desist order of some kind

My last comment(s) - do lots of homework before you commit. Your guesstimate on making it drivable appears way short - it's a 45 year old car and will need lots of TLC as well as a few years of part time labor.