Definitely hold off on the Bird since you can be driving that for the time being. Do you have any other classic drivers? I've got a '50 Stude truck and my dad has a '51 Plymouth sedan, so we are just a year off. Both are for sale as I'd rather a '50 Starlight. My dad might scrap the ole Plymouth soon though unfortunately due to space limits. Which sucks as plenty of other old cars he has are probably going with it. I also love Firebirds, and always keep my eye open as I really want a '76-78 SE t-top with favorites being the '76 50th SE and '78 Gold SE. When you get a chance post some photos. I'd start with the Stude.