“Will it be a daily driver? “
Depends on what I find and how difficult it is to keep running. I have found some nice buys on straight 8 Pontiacs but I no longer want to do the kind of work that’s necessary for a full restoration.
What do you like about the straight 8? Also, would you consider putting in a modern style disc brake system (10” drums are often not enough for modern conditions, and the 60 year version is probably in rough shape if not already re-habbed.)