Do matching numbers really matter?, Does not having matching numbers significantly devalue a car? |
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Do matching numbers really matter?, Does not having matching numbers significantly devalue a car? |
Panamericana |
Apr 19 2009, 02:23 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 29-March 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,216 Region Association: Canada |
All things being equal (and I know they never really are), would you choose a matching numbers 1.8 or a car where the PO has switched out the 1.8 for a 2.0? Does an engine switch like this devalue the car significantly?
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r_towle |
Apr 19 2009, 04:10 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
At this point in time, number matching 356's have become more valuable than non-number matching....but not by more than maybe 20%-25% more.
356's have number matching chassis, motor, trans...and all removable panels...the doors, hood and deck lids also have numbers stamped on them...There is alot more to a number matching 356 than meets the eye.. Apples for apples, a numbers matching 356 is selling for more. Someday it might matter, but I probably wont own a 914 when that day comes...its not gonna happen in the near future...unless you buy a perfect numbers matching 2.0 liter (1973) or a number matching 914/6. At the end of the day, its only YOU who will know or care..photoshop can and does change COA documents just to win a show... Thankfully, car shows are not about winning for me...just about being there and drooling. Rich |
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