Value of Stock vs. Modified to Increase Driveability

Classic Mopar - $20 grand to play
Honda - $5000 to play

Economics of an 18 year old... not enough to play with the older cars, interest may be there but economics require starting elsewhere, and if you start in Honda, your heart will soon be in Honda’s.

Bingo. I've been saying that for years but oldheads just can't grasp that concept for some reason.