Does Original Paint add to the value of a car

[Astock]

There's a few of us out there, that only buy original paint cars. For me, body and original interior condition mean everything, and non-matching eng. trans. means little...talking high horse 4 speed cars. I've never changed my way of thinking in 35 years.

Some people preserve cars, and I've seen my fair share of survivors go under the knife, because the current owner is chasing a $20 trophy.

Original paint cars are finally gaining momentum, and much easier to sell.

[novadude]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Astock</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There's a few of us out there, that only buy original paint cars. For me, body and original interior condition mean everything, and non-matching eng. trans. means little...talking high horse 4 speed cars. I've never changed my way of thinking in 35 years.


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Agree with this 100%. My biggest issue with &quot;restored&quot; cars is that different people have different opinions on the &quot;right&quot; way to do things. Paint can cover up all kinds of shoddy patch work that can come back to haunt you later. Engines, Transmissions, etc... that stuff is fun and easy. That is another reason that I like clones (as long as they are not misrepresented), and resto-mods. Give me an affordable, 307 Chevelle with an all original, rock solid body and I can add the &quot;muscle car&quot; part. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

Unfortunatly, I've only been able to afford cars that have needed body amd paint work, as well as drivetrain / suspension work.