New guy

Hi everybody,

My name is Nicholas and I am actually going to get a 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger in a few days. I am brand new to the mechanic world and have never owned a car such as this. I do not know what would be good or bad as far as mechanics go, so I would like some help. This car is what I have been waiting and looking and hoping for for a while now. I wanted to get into a car that would bring a smile to my face everytime I saw it and drove it, a muscle car is what I want. This car to me is looking like a great journey, but I know that older cars require time, money and patience. So my first question is, what should I be looking for as I am driving the car as well as how to tell if it is worth the money?