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Marlin

Something that is being overlooked here also- when we are discussing a classic of such rarity as these L78's, both coupe and convertible, the fact that the cars even exist gives them their value. What's right or wrong on super rare vehicles must become secondary to the simple fact that it's a real car and it exists. In my opinion, if the car has not been rebodied and it has a real piece of documentation, it has the value. Whether the original drive train, interior, etc are in it or not. We sometimes get wrapped up too much in proving the car is perfectly correct. As I stated earlier, there is a story behind each convertible, but it's a moot point. When only a handful exist, we have to accept them as they are.
I remember back at one of Meekin's shows in
Schaumburg. The gentleman from Iowa got in an argument with the judges. He had the beautiful black cherry L78 coupe. I'm sure both Rick's on the board remember this car. The judges started questioning parts on his car, and he stopped them in their tracks- he was the original owner!