I have started the process if getting it sorted. I have a long way to go still. Dealer optioned vs unmolested LS is something I am going back and forth with. Do I keep all of the dealer options on it? Do I revert it back to factory? Technically everything on it is official Mazda dealer options and I have never had a problem with how the cars looked from the factory and would be happy to see it that way. On the other hand, how often do you come across all of these options on one car and they are still on the car. Good news is I have enough other projects to do long before I get to cosmetic.

 

It comes down to personal preference. It did leave the dealership, new in this configuration. Black LS's are pretty rare all on their own. Some may really like the modifications, others-not so much. But you do have the documentation to back up how the car left the lot and that helps satisfy those who value originality.

Bottom line, although it's an LS thats been modified, its hard to argue that it isn't original. It's kind of a one of one situation. Not sure it would be worth more than an un-touched LS, but to some it might be, or at least, wouldn't matter. All depends on who's looking and what they prefer. I think I might leave it dressed as is. Maybe go back to the gold waffles or search for a set of wires. I think Ray Green here from the old guys with 12A's club had a set a while back.

 

Keep the options but do get the gold waffles and/or if you can find the exact wire wheels. As someone with an 80 GS with a rare dealer option that came with the car when I bought it used, the value will only be increased by the uniqueness. And as Banzai pointed out you have the credentials to back it up. Also if you remove the pieces from the car, the paint will have worn differently.