What would you do?

Ok, here goes.

I have a 70' Convertible Barracuda project (rust bucket). I've had it for about 8 years now and haven't done anything but find parts etc. Now that my shop is built, I'll be looking at starting the build in the next year with any luck. I'm going to need a lot of sheet metal.

My "problem" is this.....

It's one of 125 to have been built with a 3 speed manual. (VIN:BH27G0*) ...

With the rate the the high dollar big block cars (real ones) are at, do I care? Does it make sense...

What would you do?
Author: Cuda416