Domenic,
Based on the options that
I would choose from ERA (nothing too crazy), my number hovers around
$53,000 for a completed car. That number
includes a 427 side-oiler (almost $15,000 for the options I want), a top-loader 4-speed ($1200), and a nice paint job ($4000).
You can slice that engine price to a 1/4 of that amount by going with a 351-based powerplant. I just
had to have a 427 s/o in mine, so I'm paying for it. I would not budget less for the paintjob though, as they seem to be pricey. In fact, I'm thinking of budgeting more. You might also shave a few thousand by choosing different options from ERA (for example, I'm including pin-drive wheels in my number).
Keith
