So you bought it! I`m glad to hear it is saved. I was real and i mean REAL tempted to pull the trigger and buy it. I know 1 of the previous owners that was going to save it but he was starting his restoration shop in FL and then the car changed hands and ended up in alabama. Check this out.
https://cccforum.discoursehosting.net/t/70-xr7-convertible-from-chicago-auto-show/12364/1
thanks
pat