I own a 100% complete '67 Squareback chassis/pan and suspension. It has been sandblasted/powder-coated & chromed/polished, and is ready for re-assembly. I have all the new parts/seals/bearings/etc. needed to complete this rolling show chassis. I also have very nice, new drive-train, just waiting to be re-installed. I kept all of the receipts and know what I have into the project (adjusted for inflation). Everything is quite sweet, even today. The original body for the project (my 1st car) rusted away long ago, and has long since been discarded. It is a show-car project I started back in the early '90's, but got side-tracked with other project vehicles, and now I am circling-back around to finish (maybe).
I'm at a crossroads now, and I think its time to let it go, despite the incredible sentimental value of it all...
Objectively, how can I most pro$per from this situation for the sake of my family?
1. Spend the money to have the chassis re-assembled by a pro (~ $2k), creating a fantastic platform for someone to just drop their body on & hook-up, or...
2. Sell the entire package outright (not piece-by-piece) and let someone have the pleasure of assembling the "kit."
There is value in both options-- Obviously, #2 is the easiest option for me, but might not capture the true value of the sum of the parts. However, #1 will cost time & money that might not be recouped if I sold the completed rolling-chassis. For the purpose of this calculation, disregard what my time is worth.
Based on your understanding of this market, and of the air cooled VW aficionados that might be interested in this proposition, what is my best (most profitable) option? (Please take no offense in me wanting my family to prosper; we all want it I'm sure.
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