Well, my main problem is I don't have mega bucks, and I also have other projects pending, car wise. I do do all restorations myself, from rebuilding motors, stitching new fabrics to full re-painting, so that reduces costs quite considerably. My Achilles heel is I can't bear to see worthy vehicles destined for destruction or a source of parts, I would do my best to get "doomed" cars back on the road, and for as little cost as possible.
The ROI here is sadly irrelevant, being in the UK, people don't see the potential in such a rare beast, firebird's are a rare sight here at the best of times, but being one of 2000 seems to mean nothing. I know there are at least 3 other pace cars over here, one, maybe an original, official pace car, complete with light bar on the roof.
I absolutely agree with you on both accounts, I'm sure it's a pace car, the seats and carpet throw me way off though! And I totally agree that the 81 looks way better than an 80, everything looks right on them. I originally wanted a black one, but I saw this guy, and he looked way more striking than any black ta, I know millions will disagree, but the white and black looked so good together.
Yes, my next step is to go the PHS route, but of course, that is thwart with problems!