Welcome to the 40 family, John!
I remember well the day I was with Fran at RCR, and wrote that check. If your experience is even remotely similar, your cheeks hurt from all the shameless grinning you've been doing... right? I've since learned that this seems to be a common experience...
Given that you have anywhere from 10 to 16 weeks before he pops your new wheels into a container for the overseas boat ride, you could ask the man to massage your car a bit in a way similar to how Fran was contributed to Deans recently finished build or Chuck and son who have one of their own in process. Dream up some ideas and give Fran a call. The man has magicians working for him. Anything is possible.
Growing old disgracefully? It sounds to me like you're beginning to do it with style, my friend!
Best,
T.