[The Art Doctor]

My vote is to take it completely apart, mechanically refurbish where necessary, replace wiring with a proper reproduction, replace seals, gaskets and body mount rubbers and welting. Repair any popped stitches in the interior as required, remove and dry clean any textiles and reinstall over new batting. Paint nothing but instead clean, polish and wax everything. Reassemble in your usual careful manner as if competing in the Preservation Class at Pebble Beach with a Full Classic. Best of both worlds. You get to be yourself, and so does the car.