There is a special fast track to the 68w MOS which allows you to go for your PA, that is the best track IMHO.
I know someone who went airborne because he didnt have the stomach for the hospital, you will most likely see a few amputees and some of the hospitals process many retired vets.
I got...
Simply call and get quotes from insurance agencies on the type of car.
I know that when I was 17 I head friends who had muscle cars and preludes and cars like that and they were able to afford the insurance just fine.
You should be able to find a rebuilt engine at any place that sells them.
Unless it threw a rod, the engine should be repairable anyways, and even then its repairable.