Steve:
I must add a hearty Amen to that. As our cars become more rare
with the passing of time and scrappage, the values appreciate. But
looking at classic cars in general, the ORIGINAL cars will appreciate
the most. The more original, the higher the appreciation. An unrestored,
numbers matching, car in pristine condition will bring the most. This
includes details like emissions controls, correct factory color paint,
etc.
*IF* value of the car is a major concern to YOU, then do not
customize the car. However, it is YOUR car and you should do what makes
the endorphins flow. Just do not expect your car to be as highly valued
on the market if it has Webers, Miata seats, CD players, 5 speed
conversions, etc.
This is why I have TWO British cars - one to cherish and respect
like my wife (TR6), the other to treat like a cheap slut girlfriend (The
Mini). Hah! The mini gets bling, non stock racing parts, and sounds like
a chain saw on steroids. The TR6 sounds smooth and refined (OK, I went
for some "hot rod" on it too, but you could not tell by looking or
listening - like I said, it gets respect)
BTW, please keep this on the list. My wife would be deeply
offended if she found out I have a slut girlfriend stashed in the
garage. =:-o
Vance
Vance Navarrette
Cogito Ergo Zoom
I think, therefore I go fast
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From: 6pack-bounces+vance.navarrette=intel.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:6pack-bounces+vance.navarrette=intel.com@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of TR6UO@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:59 AM
To: lang@isis.mit.edu; stuartt@tlthompson.com
Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] TR6 Valuation
Bob,
You should add that that value is based on an original spec car. An
individual's idea or even a consensus of what would be better as a
(Miata,Toyota, et
al.) hybrid would be another matter. It may be a higher price and it
may not,
depending on the prospective buyer's point of view. If it's your car
you
should change it to fit your ideal. Just remember that if you're later
representing it as a classic, you'd better have all the pieces.
Save your original seats, carbs, wheels, transmissions, etc.
Regards,
Steve
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