I'm running into the classic argument of "This car is rough but worth more finished, this car is closer to complete and will be driveable almost immediately"

Since everyone has an opinion, i wanted to get reddit's! Keep in mind, i'm not going for full concours restoration, but more DIY fun driver that i want to look nice in the end.

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1969 Mach 1 Mustang $13k:Verified VIN and TitleOriginal running 351 and 4spd toploaderRusty. Would need stripped down and blasted, Metal repair primer and paintNeeds a lot of things gone through before it's a fun driver.Needs full fuel system redo

1970 Sportsroof Mustang $18k:Originally an i6, replaced with a non matching 351 and 4spd toploaderAlready blasted, blocked, painted. Paint job was DIY but by someone who did a fairly decent job.Engine already runs, posi-trac rear endInterior exists, just needs to be put back into the carNew fuel tank and fuel linesNew Brake lines

What's everyone's opinion? Pics in comments below

*Edit: Added pics below

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