Yes Bob, cash is powerful, and something else you mentioned is equally as powerful: situations may change that require a car to be moved quickly.
Unfortunately, the 2 Polara rags I'm somewhat interested in are both owned by men who are doing well financially and do not need the $$, hence the prices are a bit inflated - not terribly high, but a bit high.
They are, as Stan says, fishing. I've nibbled a bit, but in order for me to take the bait it has to be a little more enticing, esp this time of yr and this economic situation.