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

About 1967 my Dad and I happened to be in Spokane for some reason. This was rare, because at that time we did not get along well most of the time. We came across a 59 Vette that had a new engine and new paint. Needed a grille. They wanted 1200 and my Dad encouraged me to buy it, but I decided I could not afford it.

While in the Navy in San Diego I came across a guy with a 289 AC Cobra, and I could have afforded it. But I decided the small size, lack of trunk, and rag top would just not be that practical.

In 74/76 after I got out of the Navy, the Chev dealer had taken in trade a 70 hemi Cuda 4 speed with a blown up engine. "Windowed" block. I could have had it for less than a grand, and stupdly passed. This was of course in the middle of the 'gas crunch'

I also stupidly not long after "gave away" my 70 RR 440-6 car which by then had had a 340 swapped in, I sold it with a 360!!!!