But that defeats the whole purpose of modifying a car, doing a conversion, enjoying the process, becoming unique. And who gives a shit about resale value and saving money when you are playing with your passion.

You don’t get your money back when you buy a phone, or any electrical appliances, when you spend thousands of dollars on a trip, you waste all the money, and you can’t get a single cent back. At least done up cars you can get some money back.