I'm not real familiar with newer bikes, nor would I be buying one. I've ridden liter bikes from the early 2000's and they are more comfortable than any 600 I have ridden. I am more interested in a sport touring style bike though, like an older CBR1000f Hurricane. Idk what it is about those bikes, but I have always wanted one. I also like the naked bikes, like the Hornet.
The next time I buy a bike I will likely get a 1000. Not to measure my dick, or to race it, but because I am more comfortable on a bigger bike. Also, I don't like extended swing arms, I think they are ugly and it makes it harder to corner.
He hardly drives it honestly, I think it still has less than 10k miles (only real distance driving was a Mustang tour of Europe where it was signed by someone in the Shelby family [Carroll had already passed by this time], and the drive back from NY). It mostly just sees track time. He also has an 07 Shelby GT500 Super Snake that also really only sees track time (I hear that car is a handful at mid ohio).
My buddy's dad has a 2015 GT350 in black, I think I like the blue better though. It's a hell of a car for sure, sounds like you got a really good deal too.
If you decide to go the 3v Mustang route one thing to consider is I bet you plan on doing your own work where you can. Iirc these have the 2 piece spark plug design (can be a real pita if they decide to not come out in one piece), but there is a kit for removing the stuck piece.
I don't know if any of you on here are on the Facebook group, The Wrenching Network, but here is a story about how a bunch of us on there are helping a guy recover and transport his fathers car to him so he can restore it.
https://jalopnik.com/the-incredible-story-of-how-total-strangers-are-helping-1826408595
I agree with most here, a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, ect. in your price range should fit the bill. But I can't help but wonder why you would be interested in buying a car to impress people, why not just get what you want?
Not sure of the laws in Texas, but I believe in Ohio amything over 50cc you have to have a motorcycle endorsement (not sure about bicycles that had a motor added though).
What about a ctsv and a beater? Not sure of the current market for the ctsv (pretty sure a gen 1 could be had for a decent price if you can find one thats not hoed out) but it would be quick and comfy.