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? |
jagalyn |
Apr 15 2019, 09:28 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 |
This is a 74 Limited Edition that I restored from a bare metal respray (sold in 2010). It even had the original limited edition spoiler with the factory part number on the back.
My silver car gets as many if not more positive comments as I received on the LE. I think the Porsche purists on the street and at shows see it for what it is... a survivor. The silver car was stored for 21 years (1993 to 2014)... a true barn find. I sold the LE because it was just too perfect... it was nice to show but worrying about dings and rock chips took all the joy out of driving it. One of the benefits of having a survivor status car is I don't have to worry about driving it or parking it... I can park it anywhere. It would be nice to have nice paint... but there is a cost for that both in $$$ and driving enjoyment. |
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