What got you hooked on A-Bodies anyway?

For me, there inexpensive. My first Duster, a ‘73/318, one was $750. My second Duster was a barter deal.
My 3rd Duster was $1500.
My current Duster was $500.
I grabbed a ‘71 Dart /6 for $750.

Always done small blocks. Also inexpensive and easy to fit into the car.
Current Duster is a big block 400 B engine that I pirated from a ‘78 parts Cordoba. That Cordoba was spread among 3 other cars and worth the $900 by itself which was a worthy driver.