Am I dreaming?

My advise is also this. Make sure it I safe! Brakes, front suspension, even the rear end. The set out to make it reliable. Like said above, pay attention to obvious things that can case a problem as you drive. Good point is the freeze plugs!!!
Like the front end. Have a knowledgable person check it out. At some point, all or part of it will need replacing. The question is at what point!! Fix what needs fixing, if it ain't broke.........
Drive it and get a feel for what it may need. It will tell you if there is a fuel problem, or an electrical problem. And realize this, unless every part no this car is brand new (Not that every new part is GOOD!), there will always be something that needs replacing eventually, just the nature of mechanical things!