[Scaramanga]

Thanks-
These are all very helpful

to answer some of the questions asked:
1. I won't be doing any of the work on it myself (I do eventually want to take mechanic classes), but for now I must rely on other people.

2. Price: If I can find a used one with everything I am looking for, I would buy it- I could drive it right away (no waiting) & it will have lost most initial depreciation.
I have seen a variety of prices- most are in my price range (New is in the 80'- used 35-65K ish range I am finding
the exception is the Continuation series- I do not object to the higher price since they seem to hold their value better & it is "shelby", but to keep their value, I might be restricted in my driving & what I can do to the car etc.

3. Yes, this would be a "light daily driver"
4. I am not as concerned about originality in what you don't see- example better suspension is good etc, but a cheap looking/knockoff dashboard is not
5. I like the side pipes
6. fiberglass vs Aluminum- from what I've seen, the aluminum adds about 25K to the price & is actually more fragile than the fibergalss- please let me know f you have experienced differently.

Thanks again