Restore 403 or sacrifice for parts?

[RGSchmitt]

Ashley -

It would be interesting, though perhaps difficult, to compare
restoration costs in the various locations you mentioned. The UK may
be "high", but I doubt if the US is far behind, especially if you use
a shop that actually does high-quality work on any sort of
schedule! I think of my friend with an Abarth, now in its 4th shop
and 10th year "under restoration" and still not done!

I was SO fortunate to get a recommendation for a great shop in NZ
which restored my car at a fair price. More important - no attitude,
no excuses, on schedule!

Bob