So true.
In many cases you are better off saving your nickels for a few years and buying the completely restored classic car.
(Or one that has been "mostly" restored and is being sold pending a divorce due to the above circumstances.)
That old saying, if I die I hope the wife doesn't sell the Camaro for what I told her I have in it
I don't have that problem, she has her money and I have mine. Keep it simple.
Years ago I restored a 77 rubber bumper Corvette and made the mistake of add up all my receipts and found out I had into it wha it was actually worth. I won’t do that on my 71RS/Z28 even though I think I’m ahead on the money