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

In 72 I was 17. A guy I knew had a 71 Hemi Cuda. It was Hemi Orange with black vinyl top. His parents house burned down and he needed money to help them. He told me if I brought him $2000 cash the car was mine. My father told me are you nuts you'll kill yourself with that car. He wouldn't let me get it. It's in Michigan now in someones collection. Glad it's still around.