Sir, that is beautiful. But I'm partial to '57 Chevies because my dad's father had one that he bought new, and then traded in for a "Chevy" LUV just before he died, which I inherited. Which is one reason I got a station wagon, for awhile. Love seeing a red one, you did a fine job.
I've read a few stories about how this hobby is therapeutic, and this one is heartbreaking, yet you overcame it with flying colors.