Under the circumstances, I would suggest that you keep an eye open for a 210, & a Wagon at that. Against the sexier models, these would, at first glance, seem to be as booring as batshit, but they are cheap to buy & run, & as a do it yourselfer, you will save heaps more with your store of spares, but here's the best bit.

Next,........
Buy the 1958 model with the leftover change & use the wagon to transport all the pieces that you need to make a Hot Rod from this car.
Hell, you can even use some of your A series spares to build it up, although I suggest an A14/15 with five speed would be a very good choice.

This should appeal to the tight ass in you.