Great thread, all comes down to personal preference. Do you want the shiniest, the fastest or the as built car? As the owner of a 76 Formula with now 8400 original miles, I take more pride in being the caretaker than I would if it has been restored or fluffed at some point in its life. I like the minor imperfections from the factory, the quirky clock that works sometimes and the somewhat shiny but original paint job that was applied 45 years ago. In terms of value, who knows. Trends come and go but to me there will always be someone out there ready to take on the role of "warden" or "caretaker" for this when I am done and hopefully be one of my daughters.
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