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This first comment is not meant to be mean. The model is an Amazon (like the forest in South America). They are great cars - very easy to service but do require a bit more maintenance then the later 140 models and those more than the subsequent 240 models. There are grease fittings to be attended to on the front suspension and driveshaft, carburetors that require oil in a chamber, ignition systems that need servicing (points and condenser need adjustment or replacement periodically and a drop of oil added to the oil pot on the distributor shaft housing). The motors do need to have the valves adjusted periodically too. There's nothing really complicated about all that and there are books and helpful owners to explain how to do those jobs.
The motors, transmissions and differentials are very sturdy. A 1967 likely has a power booster for the brakes - and just as likely the PB may not work (requiring more pressure at the brake pedal). If you are mechanically inclined an owner can handle most, if not all, normal maintenance items.
Rust, as with any older car, would be the biggest issue so that should be checked thoroughly - the floor pan, the seams where the front body parts meet and the front fenders around the headlight buckets are areas that come to mind.
if the car is in decent shape there's no reason a beginner shouldn't go for it. If you do not feel confident to assess the condition, pay a competent shop to do a one hour "physical exam" - money well spent. Good luck. -- Dave
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