hello all
i just purchased an all original (no show car!) 59 short and i am suspect of the electrical system. when the car arrived i picked it up from the shippers and started to drive it home, about mid way it just cut out and died completly, not even a click from the starter.i had it towed home and jumped it to get it going the next day. do you think this is just a battery issue? or something more involved?
i am not interested in keeping a stock look, but rather more interested in modern reliability and functionality. if i want to upgrade the electrical/ignition system where should i start and what should i be considering?

thank you all for your help.