I agree that $9000 is way too much for a Skylark 4, but this is the States where even a 1-26 or a K6 goes for $8000!!! You can call me weird, but I seem to have a perversion for vintage wood. I'm looking into importing a sailplane from England, even with the cost of shipping it works out cheaper and I feel that gliders are much better cared for in the UK.
Unfortunately, a Libelle is out of the question for me as I'm 6'4". I even have a hard time fitting it the back seat of a ASK21 with a parachute.
Thanks to you all for the advice.
Ian