Am I Being Unreasonable? Original Owner Wants Car Back
If the previous owner of my Duster came to me today and wanted the car back I would give it to him for free. Of course that would mean Arthur came back from the grave. He had started the restoration and sold it to me when he found out that his cancer was terminal. I have finished the restoration taking into consideration of what his idea of a restoration should be, factory based. I would rather Arthur be alive than have the car. With that being said, I don't really have emotional attachments to cars. My Dad had Mopars come and go often so I have grown up with Mopars being something that is enjoyed for a time and then let go to move on to the next one to enjoy. So, if I ever sell Arthur's Duster there won't be heartache. It's not like he's around to be disappointed.
Myself, I am a fan of customizing stuff and using modern era suspension components, big brakes, and 18"+ wheels. However, due to Arthur telling me that I am the one he thought about when considering what to do with the car I "feel" (emotional decision) that I should at least keep the car somewhat original, for now. It is a numbers matching 340/ 4-speed car. The only thing I have done that isn't original is the power steering, aluminum radiator, 1.08" torsion bars, aftermarket A/C, and a bluetooth equipped AM radio. I may change some stuff in the future that strays from stock but I feel that I should put the car in stock-ish condition initially.