Only we know how much is in our budget for our cars. An improvement is an improvement. Kemper isn't trying to break the record for the largest gain on an early A at Mecum. He is doing what he knows how to do with his budget and I imagine maybe recently retired and just needs something to do. The photos he has posted are clearly a marked improvement whether it is Satin paint or Ditzler Lacquer. (LOL yep I'm an old painter). He can drive them as he goes which is another nice plus compared to a 3 to 5 year complete overhaul. He and I got off to a rough start, but I can identify with what he is doing. He also has a good backup stash of cars he can drive even if he does take one down for a bit.