An original paint survivor or a perfect repainted car? |
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An original paint survivor or a perfect repainted car? |
jagalyn |
Apr 15 2019, 07:32 AM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
I have a 73 2.0L with 100% original paint.
The original silver clear coat failed long ago on all horizontal surfaces. The vertical surfaces still have the original clear coat. Because of the failure, I know with absolute certainty that this car has never been hit, never been rusted, repaired or repainted on any panel. The front and rear trunks along with the rockers and interior are all original and near perfect. Cars are only original once. They can be repainted and/or restored anytime... and while I would love the paint to be perfect, there is a certain appeal to having an original paint, unmolested, unrestored survivor... especially a 73 2.0L. Question for you... What would you rather have? An original paint unrestored survivor or a perfect repainted car... and why? |
mgphoto |
Apr 15 2019, 08:09 AM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
Don’t remember any 914 factory paint as being “2 stage” ie: color and clear coat.
There were several different “special” colors like silver metallic LKL 96 D from 1972 model year. As for condition it’s what you prefer, highest value will also be best condition lowest miles and provenance can play a part. The real value, I believe, is the driving experience. |
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