It is, indeed, a very tough decision to make when it comes to driving or not driving. I too have a ton of money tied up in my AMC Matador resto (all #'s match except the engine, tranny, rear end and body panels). I think, however, when it is finally restored I will drive it like it was meant to be driven. I'm gonna put my foot flat on the floor and speed shift at 2800 rpm's and hold on for dear life (because you never really know what a Matador at full throttle will do). I AM going to own the car and not let it own me.
In the meantime, I think I'll just let others decide for themselves what they should do with their own car. Drive it, don't drive it, it isn't any of my concern or business.
By the way, no need to contact me, the Matador is not for sale.
Regards,
Mark Donnally