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| Muddywaters |
 Oct 8 2009, 09:31 PM
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I'm a new 914 owner and a new member to 914 World. I have a question. I am restoring a 1971 914/4 with a paint code of L80e (Light Ivory). When I'm ready to repaint is there any harm in painting the car a different color, or should it be repainted the original color. The car is completly dissassembled, so the trunks, interior, wheel wells and engine compartment will be painted. Does anyone have an thought. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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| 993inNC |
Oct 10 2009, 12:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 14-August 09 From: at the beach Member No.: 10,676 Region Association: South East States |
Well I'm hoping your not thinking of dying in the next few years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I don't think its going to take as long as you imply to get value out of these cars (have you seen what the guys your age are spending on '70's American crap!? these days). The dollar is in the crapper again (and sinking), stocks? eh, no way to calculate risk there anymore. RE is still coming down and bank savings rates suck (with any saftey attached to them).
Take a somewhat limited production run car that's now turning 35 +/- years old, and a market climate that's ripe with sideline money scared to go into "normal" investments, cars are where the money goes, otherwise why do Mustangs sell for 100k? All in do time my friend. What it may come down to is whether or not the car is tastefully "restored" (color and features aside) or if its been modified past the original factory intent. |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Oct 10 2009, 01:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nicely modified cars go for as much or more than some "properly restored" ones depending on the car of course. For me, most cars are made for driving and enjoying. I'd never drive a D Jaguar anywhere, and in it's original state it wouldn't be that much fun. I'd have a reproduction one with modern suspension, tires, brakes, etc. Same with an original Cobra. I just don't out a 914 in that category and don't think it ever will be...may be wrong.
Sure, my car will appreciate, but not enough to keep me from enjoying it for what it is...a great driving car...better than new because of modifications to the operating systems. Once you've done that you might as well paint it the color you want if that matters to you. QUOTE(993inNC @ Oct 10 2009, 02:46 PM)  Well I'm hoping your not thinking of dying in the next few years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I don't think its going to take as long as you imply to get value out of these cars (have you seen what the guys your age are spending on '70's American crap!? these days). The dollar is in the crapper again (and sinking), stocks? eh, no way to calculate risk there anymore. RE is still coming down and bank savings rates suck (with any saftey attached to them). Take a somewhat limited production run car that's now turning 35 +/- years old, and a market climate that's ripe with sideline money scared to go into "normal" investments, cars are where the money goes, otherwise why do Mustangs sell for 100k? All in do time my friend. What it may come down to is whether or not the car is tastefully "restored" (color and features aside) or if its been modified past the original factory intent. |
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Muddywaters To go with original paint color or not Oct 8 2009, 09:31 PM
BMiller It really all depends on what you want from it. I... Oct 8 2009, 09:48 PM Muddywaters I guess I'll probably go with the original col... Oct 8 2009, 10:01 PM tat2dphreak they grow on trees on the west coast :) beautiful ... Oct 8 2009, 10:59 PM
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they grow on trees on the west coast :) beautiful... Oct 8 2009, 11:07 PM Sleepin It is your car, do what you want to do with it. I... Oct 9 2009, 12:36 AM markb
It is your car, do what you want to do with it. ... Oct 9 2009, 12:41 AM Bartlett 914 I agree you should make it the color you want. My ... Oct 9 2009, 08:17 AM rick 918-S Mine was white. But a white Alien would do... :wtt... Oct 9 2009, 08:58 AM Muddywaters
Mine was white. But a white Alien would do... :wt... Oct 9 2009, 09:09 AM kenshapiro2002 Make it what you want. If value were the criteria ... Oct 9 2009, 02:05 PM 993inNC
Make it what you want. If value were the criteria... Oct 9 2009, 07:21 PM Muddywaters
Make it what you want. If value were the criteri... Oct 9 2009, 08:26 PM kenshapiro2002 Well...your car is never going to be a pure preser... Oct 9 2009, 11:06 PM 993inNC Well I agree, i wouldn't touch a true survivor... Oct 10 2009, 07:45 AM kenshapiro2002 Well...I'm 56. A 914 is never gonna be worth b... Oct 10 2009, 08:30 AM |
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