I think the truth is that I stopped enjoying driving a long time ago. That, combined with my misanthropic nature doesn't really lend itself to 'fun' car ownership, hence the sale. I enjoy the challenge of the build far far more than the result.

I've given it a fair go, I just don't think there's much point to it gathering dust in the garage. It distracted me from the misery of existence for a few years, which was good, so there's that.