I don’t necessarily disagree with Tony but there are so many kits for sale, and so many sellers with varying degrees of urgency, that you can find decent deals in that price range or a little north of there if you’re patient and turn over every rock (eBay, Auto Trader, Hemmings, Cobra Country, the For Sale portion of forums like this one, etc.). Of course it depends on what you’re looking for in terms of accuracy, drivetrain, level of finish, etc. For instance, here’s what looks like a pretty nice Backdraft that could probably be had for around $40K with a little negotiation:
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...a/2342591.html