It all depends on what you are willing to spend or do.The two cars you mentioned are known for being poorly designed cars that need lots of work,so that might throw off your thinking for other cars.Im not saying Panteras dont need modifications,cause they do!you know your limitations and what you want better than other poeple,so its your call.Me personally i would find a car thats an okay condition driver that needs work so you can enjoy the car as you upgrade/repair it.For what its worth various venders and poeple brought in newer cars than the 74 model year so there are newer cars out there as well.there are also alot of low milage early cars.No matter what route you take it will be alot more $$$$ than the porshe etc(but so worth it).
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