Seems like a no-brainer to me.
(3 years + $25k) vs (10 years + $50k)
No work vs lots of work
Anticipation vs dread
No chasing parts, looking for lowest cost services, etc
Dont have to drag it cross country.
Dont have to worry about having a garage right away.
Not taking up every minute of your spare time either working on it, or staring forlornly at it.
Congrats on selling it that fast.