Does Original Paint add to the value of a car

[sixt9rsx33]

I know this is subjective as heck, but I thought I would throw it out there for opinions.

Provided a car has fewer than five nicks in the paint, the paint is faded but still shines, no dents dings, no rust, the chrome is is ok, no rust in the chrome just a few scratches is the car worth a certain percentage more than say a number 3 car? Or is it worth a certain percentage less than a restored car? I believe that a lot of us on this site preferred original unrestored cars but what is this worth? I see a few around with big numbers attached to them but they don't seem to sell as quick as I would had expected.

What do you guys think?

Thanks,

Lawrence

[L78M22Rag]

Your question seems based on value. If that is the case, I assume you're looking to sell the car soon?

If you sell the car as is, you probably attract more buyers - both the ones that value the original paint, and those looking for a good car to repaint.

If you're going to paint the car and sell it, I can't see how you can spend the money to repaint the car and get more for it after doing so... unless you do it yourself or have someone else do a cheap paint job?

I'm curious as to what the car is... any pics or details?

[sixt9rsx33]

Nope not selling a car just have been looking at original paint cars and really like them. Just trying to get opinions on what one is worth as compared to restored cars. I may buy one but again just looking for direction on value. My Gold 69 Z28 RS car had mostly original paint but that was 2005 when I bought it so curious to what values have done....maybe flat from that time frame.

[BARRY]

yes it would my 2 cents 5-10 grand

[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.

[lowmile]

Yes

[njsteve]

I can tell you that I just paid about 25% more for my 73 SD455 because it has its original paint, fully intact and is completely unrestored. I was the first guy on the seller's doorstep with cash in hand, and there was a line of guys after me trying to get that same car. So yes, a car is worth a whole lot more in its original finish, to a whole lot of people out there.

[69 Post Sedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can tell you that I just paid about 25% more for my 73 SD455 because it has its original paint, fully intact and is completely unrestored. I was the first guy on the seller's doorstep with cash in hand, and there was a line of guys after me trying to get that same car. So yes, a car is worth a whole lot more in its original finish, to a whole lot of people out there. </div></div>

Great example Steve! Like my cousin said...&quot;They're only original once!&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]

Kurt

[sixt9rsx33]

Thanks guys I appreciate the feedback. That is what I was thinking too. I just love original interior body and paint.

[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.