Does Original Paint add to the value of a car

[Steve Shauger]

Just to add to the discussion. Original cars are very scarce and provide the hobby with actual information (not speculation or someones interpretation of how things were done). There are many sellers who claim their car is unrestored, but I caution buyers to have it verified and certified prior or purchase one with a certification. In my opinion there is a significant premium on unrestored benchmark cars (especially performance models). Just because a car is advertised as such is not proof. These cars are over forty years old and many were restored in the 70's & 80's and have the look and patina of an unrestored car. The Vintage Certification Group has been certifying cars for for 15 years and have cerified many excellent examples, but also uncovered some cars that were represented as unrestored by previous seller/expert only to inform new owner that they were not.

There is something special about driving an unrestored time capsule. Everytime I get in one of my cars it brings me back in time and puts a big smile on my face. Its still a thrill for me to drive a car as it rolled off the production line. To me that is priceless!

Remember a car that survived, isn't necessarily a survivor and in many instances it may need to be restored.

The Vintage Certification Group has been certifying cars for 15 years. We have 11 cars going through our certifications at the MCACN, so if you plan on attending stop by and see first hand some beautiful example and learn more about these cars and our program. http://www.mcacn.com/vintagecert.htm

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just to add to the discussion. Original cars are very scarce and provide the hobby with actual information (not speculation or someones interpretation of how things were done). There are many sellers who claim their car is unrestored, but I caution buyers to have it verified and certified prior or purchase one with a certification. In my opinion there is a significant premium on on unrestored benchmark cars (especially performance models). Just because a car is advertised as such is not proof. These cars are over forty years old and many were restored in the 70's &amp; 80's and have the look and patina of an unrestored car. The Vintage Certification Group has been certifying cars for for 15 years and have cerified many excellent examples, but also uncovered some cars that were represented as unrestored by previous seller/expert only to inform new owner that they were not.

There is something special about driving an unrestored time capsule. Everytime I get in one of my cars it brings me back in time and puts a big smile on my face. Its still a thrill for me to drive a car as it rolled off the production line. To me that is priceless!

Remember a car that survived, isn't necessarily a survivor and in many instances it may need to be restored.

The Vintage Certification Group has been certifying cars for 15 years. We have 11 cars going through our certifications at the MCACN, so if you plan on attending stop by and see first hand some beautiful example and learn more about these cars and our program. http://www.mcacn.com/vintagecert.htm
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I'll find you at MCACN, and hope to find out what time the Dusk Blue L78 69 Chevelle is being certified or not certified as the case may be. I would love to learn as much as possible during the investigation without holding up the process of course. How involved can a spectator get during judging? (Watch over the velvet ropes?)

[Steve Shauger]

We're going to be pretty busy, especially when we have the cars on the lift which is the real constraint time wise. Once the cars underbody are complete we will have plenty of time to talk and discuss this car or whatever. I'll be there on Thursday for setup and we will start certifications first thing on Friday, however the show starts on Saturday. I haven't set the schedule of certifications at this time because I don't have all the arrival dates of the cars. PM me if you need specific information.

[Tommy]

Original paint is great! original Patina is greater! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]


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[Jim Ferron]

5 of the ten cars I own are mostly original paint cars. Speaking for myself, I've become so jaded over the years that when I see a #1 car i walk right past it, I feel like what I'm really looking at is the owners bank account. An original car shows history...And history is what it is all about.

[Salvatore]

Steve S. and Jim F. Very well put!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We're going to be pretty busy, especially when we have the cars on the lift which is the real constraint time wise. Once the cars underbody are complete we will have plenty of time to talk and discuss this car or whatever. I'll be there on Thursday for setup and we will start certifications first thing on Friday, however the show starts on Saturday. I haven't set the schedule of certifications at this time because I don't have all the arrival dates of the cars. PM me if you need specific information. </div></div>

All good, PM sent.

Not a pressing matter, just want to gleen whatever I can about 69 Chevelles as this one goes under the microscope.

Ryan

[sixt9rsx33]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We're going to be pretty busy, especially when we have the cars on the lift which is the real constraint time wise. Once the cars underbody are complete we will have plenty of time to talk and discuss this car or whatever. I'll be there on Thursday for setup and we will start certifications first thing on Friday, however the show starts on Saturday. I haven't set the schedule of certifications at this time because I don't have all the arrival dates of the cars. PM me if you need specific information. </div></div>

Look forward to checking out the cars that are being certified and discussing them as well.