Re: Rebodied cars and do they get certified
Joe,
Thanks for clearing that up for me. I didn't quite get that the way it was intended.
With that being said, you get a ZL1 that is documented with original drivetrain and known history. It is, unquestionably, the real deal. The body is history. Everything is rusted out and beat to dickens and there is nothing much useful remaining, You now find a beautiful donor car and transfer the drivetrain and sub frame over to the donor. The trim tags are attached properly and a world class resto is performed. Are people really going to shy away or are they really only going to pay a fraction for a car like this? It doesn't make common sense to me. I would be a buyer on a car like that with no hesitation.
Listen, I would prefer an all original car, just like anyone else, but, I would not hesitate to pay strong money for the re-bodied car. It would not be a big money road block.
I believe super rare pieces, such as COPO, L88, Boss 429, etc, are not that greatly affected by such things.
Regards,
Mark
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Mark Donnally
2002 Chrysler T & C Minivan (Ol’ Nelly)
322,946 original miles
All numbers match...something
New carpet and headliner
New AC system, blows cold in the winter
It ain't for sale so, don't ask
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