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Have been doing more research.

BMW E30 M3's are about out of the question - too damn expensive!

Still like the Fiat Dino, esp. with the 2.4 V6. However, I don't think I will be able to find parts for these very easily. Don't want a car to be sidelined for a week or two because I can't find a brake rotor, water pump, wheel bearing, etc.

Alfa Romeo GTV 1750s are looking better and better -- right size for driving around Naples, extensive aftermarket support, easy to hot rod, make great little track day cars, etc. Still fairly affordable, too. $20k will get you a nice one.

Alfa Romeo Montreal is another intriguing car - small V8 (2.6L, I think), exotic look, but just really jumped in price. Projects are going for $25k; probably couldn't find a driver for less than $40k. Probably difficult to find parts for these, too.

Scott