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In the end, the Tiburon served as not just a car again but as a testament to the author's hard work and resourcefulness. With a total expenditure of around $3,000—including the purchase price, parts, and miscellaneous expenses—the author realized a restored car could be a personal triumph as well as a valuable investment. Used Tiburons of similar vintage were fetching up to $3,000 on the market, promising a potential financial return on this labor-intensive project.
Through each challenge faced, the author found joy in the learning curves of automotive repair and the satisfaction of breathing life back into a car that many might have overlooked. This journey wasn't just a means to an end; it was a tale of perseverance, creativity, and the enduring appeal of the automotive world.