After over 50 years of speculation, I have finally had the incredible fortune to have one of each, the old 440 car I drove back in the day, and the one I always dreamed of, the Hemi that was always just out of my reach.
I can't say that either is better, but as many of you pointed out in my original thread, the Hemi indeed comes on where the others leave off. Thanks again to all of you who gave your input on my decision.
The stars aligned perfectly - I found a numbers matching original sheet metal car only 195 miles from my door step, and got a great deal from a fellow FBBO member. What a place!
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