[tjtucker]

I like this thread.
I have been looking for a nice PT car which could be used as a Daily driver for about a year after riding with the DSE boys at the 2008 Goodguys. I would like to have a 70 Camaro just like the DSE car but with a less expensive 383 crate motor.

In my search I'm finding the cost of the PT cars to be much higher than I thought. It appears a quality daily driver with nice rust free body, fuel injection 6 speed, big brakes, wheels and modern interior is priced well into the 40,000.00 range and up.

What I call runners projects need an additional 8,000 to 10,000 worth of work is 20,000 to 30,000. How can this be? For 25,000 to 30,000 I can get a year old supercharged Roush Mustang which will run mid 12s, pull .90 to 1 g and get 20 to 22 mpg.
For 20,000 to 23,000 I can buy a 500 hp GTO or very low mileage 2003-2004 Cobra Mustang with a KB supercharger and 500 to 600 rear wheel hp.

Now for a nice finished PT car 40,000 to 45,000 I can get a 2006 low mileage Z06 or Viper coupe.

Don't get me wrong I love the old PT cars but it seems the value for the $$ is not up to par. I would much rather drive a nice PT car but does anyone agree it seems the value is off?

Still looking & hoping

TJ