I nearly bought a 427 Trans Am, but getting out with a very wet backside due to the T tops leaking directly on the seats, I compromised and left with a 351 Cleveland engined Mustang instead.
I fully agree with the saying, aint no substitute for cubes, although that smog and emissions crap has to go, and some fettling to extract the best out of them is a must

Then it's power with a soundtrack to die for.