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

70 Challenger T/A 340-6 $1600 in 1985. Passed on a 67 GTO with a 400/4sp (dad didn't like the heavy clutch) for $1500, and a 68 442 for $800. All in 1985..settled on a $600 65 Barracuda with a 68 340, 727 and the original 7.25 SG that lasted about 8 months.