Added value of good documentation?

[Verne_Frantz]

Two identical hi-perf cars. They both appear correct in every way. One has real documentation; the other has none. How much added value does the one with the docs have?

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[marxjunk]

UP TO $10K IS WHAT IVE NOTICED..maybe more on something really really rare..people love paper work and are willing to pay for it

pm me your complete address Verne..i have some 409 stuff i want ya to have...

[Verne_Frantz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: marxjunk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">UP TO $10K IS WHAT IVE NOTICED..maybe more on something really really rare..people love paper work and are willing to pay for it

pm me your complete address Verne..i have some 409 stuff i want ya to have... </div></div>

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Verne

[scott s]

Orig docs(not fake or repo ones) are like $$$$ in the bank in my opinion,unless its in survivor condition and is a no brainer ill always take the car with docs, any of these highly desirable cars can be faked and as iam sure u know alot are....

[njsteve]

If it is a car that can only be proven to be genuine, with real paperwork and owners that can be traced back to day one, maybe 100% of the value, if not more.

[NorCam]

One more reason I like Cdn cars is that the builds can be verified with GM microfiche. Add additional original sales paper and/or proof of ownership and you have bulletproof provenance for a given car. I think good original paper adds 20% to a car and sometimes more depending on the build, options and ownership chain.

Definitely makes more appealing when it comes time to sell over that of a comparable car I think.

[SuperNovaSS]

These days I assume a car is fake until proven otherwise. Stampings, documentation, owner history, etc all paint a picture. The value added really depends on the car. A 6 cylinder Camaro, cool factor. A L78, 100 percent or mre for all of the above versus nothing.


Jason

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

The value is one aspect, but the car is so much more fun:-) Just knowing all the docs are with a car makes the whole experience better:-)

Ryan

[Verne_Frantz]

Thanks for the opinions fellows. I never would have thought 100% increase. But if 98% of similar cars are clones, I guess that might make sense.

Verne

[jl8z28]

I have a 69 Z 28 with the original window sticker dealer invoice pro Tec O plate original title mso first registration all kinds of receipts and everything is real I would think I could get 15 to20 grand more than one with nothing