choosing btwn vintage Dual 1019 vs 1209 turntable

so, i just had 2 vintage Dual turntables fall into my lap. both have been brought to a repair shop for a thorough check-over, it's in NYC and the guy used to service Duals back in the day.

one is a partially functional 1019 (spins, automates, but only right channel is working - needs new cart, which may simply fix that, i hope). it plays though. it is in a custom drawer slide unit (has the slides on the side still), nice stained hardwood but no feet/legs, so it would just be sitting flat on my counter top. however, it appears to have a nice suspension system that has the whole unit suspended very well in this case.

the second unit is a currently non-functional 1209. i can't even move the switches into positions that would work - they all seem stuck or locked. so, it may work, there may just been some obscure parts broken that are preventing it from turning on. it is in its original Dual enclosure, with legs so it can sit on my countertop. this unit absolutely will need a new cartridge.

my inclination here is to have the 1019 put into the regular body of the 1209. should i be taking the newer model? i have NO need for the automation of the 1209 (can hold several discs at once and drops them into place). since the 1019 already works and hopefully just needs a new cart and maybe some small tune-ups, doesn't it make more sense to keep this and put it in a more-usable enclosure?

i really know very little about turntables, especially vintage ones, but have done some research on these models and think they are both worthy of keeping. has anybody used either, or both?

thanks!