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? |
Steve |
Apr 16 2019, 10:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,570 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
It's whatever makes you happy, but cost does come into play and priority. My silver 914 had an 1/8" thick of crappy repaints. The previous owner also installed steel flairs and had the body shop just paint the flairs. The car was diamond silver metalic and the flairs were Carrera GT silver. My kids called the car "50 shades of Gray". I just spent $15k taking the car to bare metal and repainting the car Alaska Blue Metalic.
Bottom line... Whatever makes you happy!! It's your car. |
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