I bought my car at age 25, having worked in the family store basically since leaving school so I could save enough for the right car. Having toyed about with a 460 powered Falcon, I knew my new toy had to have reasonable power and (unlike the Falcon) exceptional handling.
I ended up buying an already completed car - built with an eye for originality, rather than hot-rod-show points.
The absolute highlight of my ownership of the car was a couple of years ago our local Cobra Club was given the task of driving the Indy Car drivers on the parade lap in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia.
One of only two genuine 427SC's in Australia turned up for the day as well!!!
Oh, I'm now 27y/o. That WAS the original question, wasn't it?!?