1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Sold at Mecum today for $40,000

You can add some color to the clear coat to tone down that overly glossy look and still have the paint protection and system in place.

ns1rm21, did that with a T/A he restored.
Not to mention you can spray clear coat over single stage. There are additives that will make it not as glossy. I'm just not a fan of base/clear.