We are in Maine, so can only reflect on what I've been doing and mull over other possibilities. For example, the VW Bug I bought has an engine and transaxle that were operational when parked, which means, a tune up could wake up that engine.
That said, I could tune up that engine and transaxle, put it in the "Empi " frame, fix the brakes, wire it in a minimal manner, put good tires on it and have a driver. Upon our return, I may just do that.
Maine with its clear blue rivers and lakes, rain washed flora, and roads that still follow the deer trails upon which they were built, is a very enjoyable place to relax. I really enjoy it out here.