This is a matter of what you want. If you like working on cars because you like working on cars, then this looks like a good project. If you want a '71 'cuda because you've always wanted one, then buy one that's done, even if it cost you $25K. You'll have 2xs that into getting this car (or any ground-up '71 resto) going. If you can't, don't, or won't do 99% of the work yourself, stay away from projects and buy one that's done. I personally like doing the work...just don't tell that rat fink neighbor that called code enforcement on me! :mad:
