I'll go against the tide here - Keep it, modify it sympathetically (nothing that can't be undone, no cutting or removal of bodywork, and keep all the original stuff)) then enjoy it. You'll have it on the road far sooner than having to rebuild a basket case and the cost will probably work out much the same. The value will be still be there when you come to sell it down the track either with or without the modifications.
Sometimes that track can be bloody though, who knows how long you're going to keep it, and it's your car, not a priceless piece of automotive heritage. It was built to perform a function and if it can do that better by running twin carbs or 12" wheels then go for it.
Just my 2 bob's worth

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Speedy - K at shannons has had respray, has carpets, mountey wheel, probably lowered a little, centre exit zorst, rebuilt LINK engine - Otherwise int. trim is present and correct, although i think the boot has been carpeted. A nice car for sure and it will definitely hit target, but it isnt a low mileage complete original like Pops or Mistyk.

A better barometer of the prices for such cars will be known when Mistyk goes on sale as of Mt Cooper concours this year.. yes, i did just drop a hint lol

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well there seems to be a mixture of advice as i expected, so i guess at the moment i'll just keep my K and only change her cosmetics, i've allready changed the steering wheel and put on some seat covers, found some chrome door handles and window winders, I kept all the original stuff as was said, so if someone wants it as an original then they can.

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Most people here think if you sell, your going to have trouble getting your money back. IMO I think if you sell, your going to lose financially and enjoyment wise. Car's of that quality are getting extremely hard to find. Do a few performance mods that you can take off later if you wish, keep the car. Car's are for driving and enjoying. Your dead a long time

well i'll keep an eye on the market but i've come to the conclusion that i really don't want to sell her. She's my first so i'm going to keep her as long as possible, and when she gets old(er) and needs hip replacements, and a pacemaker i'll probably have saved up enough to help her out. Thanks again.

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mitch keep and eye out for 1100S's steal the motors from them they are 1275's the only thing is getting the disks they are most expensive part to get these days
makka

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Hi,
Have you ever used WSL Motors in Townsville?
Thanks