I am new to this site , and enjoy learning what I can from reading these posts .  My question is as follows :  I am considering purchasing a 1969-1970 Roadrunner .  It's one of those deals where it was the car I always wanted to have when I was younger , but could not afford it .  I can fix some minor items , and am willing to learn and try other repairs , but I would not be doing major jobs like rebuilding engines , installing transmissions , etc .

For those who have done this  , my question is has it been worth it ?  Did you get the enjoyment out of having that car you always wanted in high school , or do you wish you had your money back because it cost way more than you thought it would ?  I know there is no right or wrong answer to this .  I am just looking for some feedback before I delve into this potential new purchase .  Thanks to all who reply .

It can be stressful...when you find alot of crap wrong that you didn't expect, but when the key turns and you hear that Mopar sound like no other...it's sooooooooooo worth it!  

I know how you feel, I finally bought the car I had always wanted.  It was such a rush, and I was very excited.  I used to just go and sit in it in my garage, taking in all of the features and the feel of it.  That initial feeling lasted for a month or two, and now its turned into more of a "what do I need to buy for it now" and "how the hell did that get broken."  But the closer I come to finishing my project, that initial excitement is coming back.

And still, after coming home from work and seing my project in the garage I still get the rush of knowing that I finally got my dream car, that it's mine, and it's in my garage.  How many guys can say that?

If you buy it right it can be so much fun. If you are not sure what to look for get a friend or someone that deals with Mopars to look at it with you. You can avoid buying the wrong car for you. Any car can be fixed if you throw enough money at it. Also it is alot of fun looking and sometimes by looking you will find out what you want and don't want. There is no charge for looking I spent two years just looking until I found my baby. It was love at first sight and three years later she is better than ever and I did not loose the farm doing it.

Good luck and take your time.....

I recently came back from the desert and bought my dream car!!! lift-off hood 440-6BBL Road Runner 4 speed with 410 rear end and I don't regret it for one minute. All I can do is smile everytime I walk into the garage. Damn I nearly cried when I drove it for the first time. Always wanted one!!! And now I have one!!!
please do it and enjoy driving it!  

To answer your question of "is it worth it", the first time you fire the car up, you'll have your answer. I guarantee that every person that enjoys this hobby, has driven at least one car they have built without a seat in it--why? That's simple, the first time you're able to fire up the engine, you HAVE to take it for a drive--you're hooked. I have driven just about all of my cars at least once without a seat installed, and they are mostly four-speed cars.

Once you get started, you'll find creative ways to budget the next part you need, you'll find any excuse to drive the car, and you'll find yourself washing a clean car on a Sunday afternoon, just because.

So to answer your question of "is it worth it".
Hell Yeah.  

Like the others have said, it's worth it.  The thing is that you have to see why you're buying it.  Do you just want to drive it or do you want to tinker with it too?

If you want to just drive it, look for one that is in top running condition.  Otherwise it'll turn into a headache that has to be worked on all the time and it'll end up sitting in the garage even with the simplest of repairs.  Life can get busy sometimes and you want this car to be a relief from the stresses of life and not to add to the stresses in life.  Get something close to stock, with out any "adjust this" or "adjust that" to make it simple.  I have a very stock '72 Challenger with a 340 in it and it starts up every time, I don't need to fiddle with the carb adjustments or anything.  A modified car MAY, not always, need tuning here and there.

Get a car at the level you want to play with it and it won't disappoint.    

You will spend some $$ but I think the rush you get out of driving a fast muscle car is worth it.  Let me know if you need a good restification and automotive speed shop.  The one I use (who works exclusively on my car) is absolutely awesome and can build you a very fast and reliable Roadrunner.  Good luck!