The Grumman Tiger was an excellent aircraft. Fixed pitch, fixed gear yet cruised at 128 kts IAS. It also had the benefit of good views from the slide canopy which you could open in hot weather for taxi or even in flight a few inches.
If you want low cost and faster still consider a Mooney. 150 kts, good on fuel, strong and stable an excellent IFR platform. Downside a little cramped but comfortable once your in.
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