Re: battery
The optima is best for setting around and longevity as long as it is used at least once a month but the latest price is above 200 bucks. The Group 1 wet cell 6-volt batteries are still around 100 bucks currently so neither will be cheap.
A wet cell that can be purchased dry charged for service would still last at least 2-years with regular use and service. I generally get about 4-years out of them but I take good care of investments like that. If you don't care for it then purchase an optima and drive the car at least once a month to keep it up. Purchase a modern charger that can cycle charge it for AGM type batteries. I don't see too many 6-volt capable chargers like there used to be. A person can charge as a 12-volt if you have two batteries but you better have a need for two batteries.
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