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