Can you go home again? First car content inside.

1) Welcome.
2) Yes you CAN go back. In 1969, I bought a new 69 Barracuda 340 4 speed Formula S. I traded it in two years later. Been kicking myself ever since. In 1992, I bought a 1969 Barracuda 340 Automatic Non Form S. I restored it to look exactly like my first one and converted it to a 4 speed. Every time I drive it, I feel 50 years younger.
3) Nice looking car. I really like the white / red color combo.
Post lots of pictures. In a way, you got the best of both worlds. You got a great car that had already had a lot of money spent on it, and there are things left for you to work on.