OK......... Thanks for the responses. I appreciate y'all giving me your thoughts.
I would really like to obtain a XKE, 6 cyl, Manual. With some effort, I could afford it. My thinking is to find one that the heavy lifting has been done. I would like to do the small issues while enjoying using it. We live in South Louisiana, so there are many days in the fall winter and spring that would be great for day trips.
I would like to spend my time enjoying with some lesser mount working.
I just don't know how realistic all of this is. Part? professional help? my thinking? etc. .
Comments will be appreciated,
Tom