Long term planning, father/daughter first car build

So my two cents on this . First of all awesome that you wanna do that for your kid . If I ever have one I would like to do the same .

I would go , disks all around , nothing to crazy . Like build your own or right stuff detailing or doctor diff brakes good prices and they work well . Speaking from my experience my dart was the first muscle car I ever owned and drove and drums all around I almost pooped my pants driving it haha .

-Good tires are a must , find best ones for your budget. Tite rack has so many reviews on tires
- I would put a cage in there , just for safety . My buddy chrashed in his mustang and that cage saved his life .
- engine I would go with a 318 because they don't cost much and they are around . I'll give you mine for free if you want , it runs .
-transmission any auto because it's easy to drive but a 4sp would be awssome thou guess depends on your daughter .
- also if money permits , some suspension work . New bushings etc.. Sway bars if it don't have any .

There is a ton of guys on here that are so knowledgable , that they will chime in . But just speaking from my experince with my car that's what I would do .