[FA-18C]

I was you 2 years ago - hiatus while getting kids through private school and college. I vacillated between a newer water cooled and ended up stumbling across an 88 Targa with a strange past where the car sat a long time. It needed some work, but that was part of the fun. Probably into it for low 50s with new clutch, all new suspension, fuel system, seals, brakes. Mechanically sound, and chasing cosmetics - but patina is part of the charm, and allows driving with no angst. There are cars out here, you have to be patient and be prepared to jump, or take some risk. Few cars out there you can buy and drive for years and have a good probability of getting back every $$$ unless you go hog wild with restoration.

For me this is a long haul, and the process is what I get out of it, and the community. Will work next on AC system ($$), refurb targa top ($ - it is fine for now), some interior work ($-$$$ depending), and then I am really down to decisions on eventual respray ($$$) and eventual refresh of engine ($$$$$). Its the long game...and hope to pass the car on to next generation better than when I bought it.