[racer]

I would say one advantage of say, a longhood over the 356, is the driving experience is still similar to todays car. ie, synchromesh transmission, disk brakes, radial tires. Driving my dads speedster (3.5x16 wheels, 55hp, a real slow/gentle transmission, 4 wheel drums) made it somewhat harrowing. It was also exhilerating hearing that motor wind wind out.

Prices of "average" cars will always climb when the rare ones get uberexpensive. Rising tide raises all ships. Same thing happend to long hoods.. 911S's going for 100K , well, everyone with a rusty "T" thought they were sitting on $25K cars. and average drivers were asking $40K when 5 years ago they were selling at $10K.

Reason why I mention the kits is, heck, why not buy one, get the "appeal" of a real one, then drop in a 100-130hp motor with its 1600lb weight and really make it scream!