What cars did you pass on buying in the 60s/70s because they cost too much

1969. i was in college at univ of ill. i passed on a 1968 hemi superbee. price was 1800 and payments were 100.00/month but at 18, insurance was 225.00/month. passed on a 69 red/white/blue rambler scrambler for 2200.00. passed on 2 69 ss novas, 1 was 350 for 2200.00 and the other was 396/375hp for 2600.00. bought a 66 fairlane gt 390 for 1200.00.