I live in the boondocks and have plenty of places to hide parts cars. If you can keep one as a parts car, it is worth it is easy. This does not mean that I propose that you use it as a parts car, but if need be, it would be worth it for that purpose alone.

Since I don't drive a 123 car any more, I can't justify them anymore, but I enjoyed every mile that I drove a manual transmission 240D. Don't crush it, restore it.

Good luck,