I'm sorry you took it as a snobbish put down. It is a statement of fact and was meant as advice. An original vehicle has everything on it that it came from the factory with. It can't be "restored to original".

"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.