Reply to "De Tomaso Factory Documents Available"

I‘ve been reading this thread with great interest and has prompted me to consult a few friends that have oldtimers regarding the importance of documentation. We all agreed to disagree on many points, however there were some points where we all nodded our heads.
Technical documentation is important to support certain technical claims made about the car such as mileage and maintenance. Few would argue that this is not of value.
Things become interesting when it comes to historical documentation documenting claims such as provenance, the winning of important races or having the original build sheet to name just a few. The value of this documentation lies in the eyes of the beholder and he should not be critized for wanting it. It will not affect the enjoyment you get from driving the car. Trust me. I have 2 red Panteras, both 1972. One with documentation and the other without. Guess what. I enjoy both the same. A Picasso painting with signature is more valuable than one without. That is a fact. Both are none the less, equally beautiful. How much is all this worth? Market forces will determine the price. Worried about speculators? Don‘t be. They can influence the prices only so much.
Letˋs look on the bright side of things. We are free to drive and enjoy our wonderful cars even if we donˋt know anything about their history. At least I do!