Need some HELP!!

[ml8853]

Hello all, I am new here (obviously) and looking at purchasing a chevelle locally. I am scheduled to see the car Thursday but wanted to know what to look out for. Im not looking to spend a bundle. I just want something really good looking and driveable while I work on it. I found this car on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Im 80% sure its not a true SS. He also lists it as a 72 but from the turn signals it looks like a 71. I just want to know some things to look out for when I go and look at this car. I dont want to make a really stupid investment in my dream car. All the radio crap will come out so Im not worried about that.
My main questions are (so far):

-What is the history of the car
-What is the vin
-Do they have the protecto plate
-Any frame damage
-Ever in any accidents
-What was the original engine
-Was it ever column shift or always floor shift
-Disc brakes or all drums
-Power steering and Power brakes

If you all can give me any more insight on what to ask and what to look for to make a wise investment I would really really appreciate it. Thank you all in advance and hope you all had a great holiday.

Mike
New Jersey