A Pantera. Afforable to buy, afforable to drive (compared to other exotics). Uses a 351C ford motor and a trans axle. Mid engine. Tall people can (barely) fit in them. V8 sound in an Italian body. Most worthless option? The radio.
You can pick them from from $40K on up depending on condition and miles. Light weight and the Cleveland can easily make some power. And you can wrench on it yourself....
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