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I've been thru this kind of crap before.
If it's the other guy's fault, then you have more leverage when insisting that you intend to keep and repair the car...Make sure they understand that it is a "collector" car, and show evidence and documentation of the improvements and work you've done, etc....Convince them that it's an unusual and hard-to-replace vehicle. We're not talking about some stupid Honda Civic or something here, we're talking about a vintage Mercedes...Make them understand that.
It's YOUR car, and THEIR customer is at fault...It is their obligation to make it right and pay for the damage he has done to your vehicle.
I've had to stomp my feet and make "polite threats" a couple of times, over a couple of different cars, when someone hit me and their insurer didn't think it was "worth it" to fix my car. Don't give in.
Mike
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