Thats solid advice Doug (get an ERA).
No really, a small block in something like an FFR is not only affordable within this budget it WILL be much easier to maintain and if it's done right won't be to bad on the gas mileage. But it wont be 30 years old.
You know, my friend is going to sell his Excalibur in the near future for around 30-35K. Now THAT would make a nice ride, easy to get parts for, easy on gas and built very strong. Whoa, shipping from Hawaii to Ireland might put a damper on that plan.
