First I restored her dad's '44 Jeep. Then I said it's my turn and just went out and bought a project. Actually two projects that took up about 6 years. Then after they were gone and I had an itch, I bought the '88 Carrera which became another project when I designed and installed my custom bumpers.
When I sold that one she was sad. She liked my car as much as she liked (likes) her 2000 Boxster.
So, I don't dare sell the Box.
And that's a twist to the OP's title, how do you tell your wife you
sold her car? I'm guilty.