I’ve just taken a look at the photos of the car in question and I guess the owner has decided to leave it unrestored. The odd rusted bolt, missing grommets and the thin layer of dirt is no big deal. I wonder whether this is the way potentially historic cars should be viewed? Personally I like everything to be clean and to be in it’s right place, so when I look at it/drive it, it somehow feels complete. But then I’m mental and it’s all in my fragile little mind. So there is undoubtably a healthier middle ground. However, and it’s not always easy to see from the photos; why spend time on the bodywork and ignore the rest?
I’d just like to say that I’m not trying to be judgy. It’s just a question. I’ve never seen the car and I’m only going on the photos.