There may be an inevitable third option. There will come a time, and for some vehicles it is already here, that there will not be enough spares or modern replacement equivalents to keep them running. Or to do so would so change their character that, despite running, they are not close enough to the original to be worth it. Or wait until gas is unavailable because we go electric.
So what about a non-running but authentic restoration? Not ideal for those (like me) that want to experience them as they were...noise, vibrations, smell and all...but perhaps something for collectors and museums to consider. Heck, many museums already do this or run their 'runners' so infrequently that it amounts to the same thing. A static, but restored in all other respects vehicle may be the place where 'donor' vehicles such as Robin's may find a future.
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