It's nice to be able to "touch" history.

I came close. A friend had decided to buy the burned-out Ala Kart, and had finally located it. Being a career custom painter and hot rod history buff, I offered the services of myself and a couple talented friends for a total resto, and had a tentative agreement, but when he contacted the owner....the car had just sold! No trophies for "almost". :-(

Congrats on a once-in-a-lifetime experience!