Too much money for re-sale projects?

[stab6902]

Yes, I think we're currently in a "buyers market" for incomplete pro-touring builds (and maybe even pro-touring cars as a whole).

Both parts and labor have increased a lot over the past handful of years. Painting with a broad brush, most middle class guys have less discretionary spending power than before, and as you mentioned, a lot of newer cars seem like a great value in comparison. You can make a great case financially for keeping your classic car build mild and buying a newer Corvette, Camaro, Mustang, etc for the track. Maybe not as cool, but probably safer and more financially responsible.