You asked this question on a Hot Rod website so I suspect you already have an answer in mind. Had you asked this same question on a Model A restoration website, your responses would likely be quite different.

I own a restored 1929 Ford Model A coupe that is an older restoration but still looks pretty good. I enjoy it very much and have no plans to modify it from it's original form and function. I also enjoy my 1934 Ford 4dr. Deluxe that is modified with complete updated LT1 drive train and all of the modern comforts. I'm also in process of modifying a 1936 Chevy 2dr Town Sedan from a restored original to a modified drive train and again all of the modern comforts.

First the facts: If you restore your car, at best it could fetch $20,000 but likely be worth $15,000. If you modify your car it could fetch $40,000 more or less depending on the quality and the components. So if you are looking at investment.... Street Rod is the way to go.

Someone had posted that there are many restored Model A's out there and that is true, but you see very few driven to shows and see people have fun with their A's. They just "keep" them. What fun is that. I get out and drive mine and enjoy it often. It gets the same looks as my street rod but doesn't go as fast and without a stereo and A/C.

Here is my opinion: It's your money and your car - do as you wish to it.