I'd definitely buy one that's already been done, or close to it. Yeah it's nice to do stuff yourself and nice to put on the stuff you feel is the hot setup. But you can save a LOT of money buying someone else's finished product. No point in spending all the big $ to hotrod your '87. You already know this. Someone's gonna be real pleased with your '87.
If I was looking for a car? I'd love something like
mountaineer's car Tell me that car wouldn't be a hoot to drive on the track.