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In my opinion, if you want a car that "sits right" and has a big block, that narrows you down to ERA, Shelby, and Kirkham. But they are all above your stated budget. I think Factory Five makes an excellent product, but it is not as accurate looking as the others, takes more time to build, and generally uses a small block. If those things don't matter, it's probably the best bang for the buck. Superformance, Hurricane, and Unique are probably in between, with the first two being rollers and the third a kit. Your best bet is to see them, and then you'll know. The good news is that they are all excellent products, just a bit different.