Nice looking car! I'd say make sure she's mechanically sound safety wise (brakes, lights, etc.) and give her a good tune up so you have a baseline. Then just put some miles on and let her tell you what she wants. The West Coast Classic Cougar Youtube channel has tons of great videos to help you through most of the issues you'll encounter, and they sell just about everything you'll ever need. Great people, great service.
BTW, I graduated in '81 and had a '71 Torino Cobra at the time. I was looking for another one of those when I found my Cougar. Good luck and have fun!
BTW, I graduated in '81 and had a '71 Torino Cobra at the time. I was looking for another one of those when I found my Cougar. Good luck and have fun!