Another factor was the scare of the increased insurance of the V8 compared to the V6, given I was about six years younger than I am now. Now with all of this talk I REALLY want the 8. I love the RamAir hoods. Which makes me know realize your name. The curves are what I like of the bird. Outside of a late 4th gen - I would take a late 70's firebird as well.

I was pretty worried about the T-tops leaking after sitting that long but not an issue at all.
The only issue I have with it so far is still a hard start at time. It just won't fire up every once in a while which I assume is due to the old gas and its deposits?