number3

I know what your saying cause there are places that werent prepped right where i can see white where its been chipped

3JsVette

I think as you said the only problem is the color doesn't match the trim tag. If you're going to repaint it then take care of the only problem.

gbvette62

As others have said, if you're going to the trouble and expense of repainting an other wise stock Corvette, the smart choice value wise, is to paint it it's original color.

In my opinion, white with a black gut, may be the least desirable of all color combinations. I'd be inclined to repaint the car white, and then see what I could do to add some "pop" to it. Goldlines and knock-offs, would add a little color and flash, and I might try a tan soft top too. It would add more color and interest to the car. A tan top would work well with the goldlines too.

Nowhere Man

if they care about numbers matching they care about the paint matching the trim tag

karkrafter

White with K/O's and redlines is beautiful .. regardless of interior.

number3

if i dont go with the ermine white but a white that adds a little more flash will that hurt or help ?

3JsVette

Why split hairs? If you're going to repaint it white why not repaint it the correct color? You're doing it for value right? It seems like you're caught between it being correct and being a color that you like. It's your car do what makes you happy then and not worry about resale.

Nowhere Man

a little flash will hurt and its still not the original color no mater what shade of white. if you have no plans on selling the car just paint it what ever color you like. I for one don't like white cars unless it has white interior

dahogan

Same with goldlines

GTOguy

I'm with gbvette62....I don't mind white at all...not my favorite, but it can be sharp with a white, red, or blue interior. Black interiors do nothing for a white car. Perhaps you could change the interior? If the interior is nice, not a good idea. Also, it will 'de-value' the car. Me, if it were my car, I'd paint it correct white, put white seats and door panels in it, leaving the rest black, and install redline tires. The white seats and panels would bring out the car's insides, and add contrast. The good thing about white paint is that it hides minor body flaws, looks clean when dirty, and holds up very well. If your car is presentable now in red, heck, just drive it!

Bowlerdude

Probably not.

Here's how I see it.

I don't know what it's going to cost you in your neck of the woods to get your car painted, but where I live (SoCal) it's a minimum of $15,000.00 and can go to $20,000.00 easily. So, depending on what you already have into the car and what the cost of paint job is, I think it is unlikely that you'll get anything back on the paint job. In other words it'll be a net loss no matter what color you paint it.

If you are definitely going to sell the car it would probably be more profitable if you didn't paint it at all unless you are going to do the work yourself or have a friend/relative do it for a price.

Having said all of that, if you are going to paint the car regardless of whether you plan to sell it or not I would go with the original color but with the knowledge that it is probably not going to reap any profits.

Lotsacubes

So... Why did YOU buy a red, non-matching car?

RJ1

Very interesting question!!

Bowlerdude

Just to add to the opinion on white cars.

One of the best looking 67 coupes I've ever seen was a white BB 400 HP car that had a blue stinger and white/blue interior. It was quite stunning imo.

KC John

I've been reading posts like this for a long time and I have to vent a little. Do you ever find yourself going into the garage and seeing your car and thinking I can't believe I own such a beautiful car? I've owned my '63 for about 9 years and I still do that quite often.

I happen to have a custom paint job on mine, but I know there are others that have stock paint that do the same thing. To me if your car doesn't impress you, what's the point?

These cars are a poor way to invest your money. If your main goal is to make money I suggest you sell the car and put that money into the stock market where you can make some real cash if you know what you are doing.

I'll bet I could sell my car in a minute just because of the way it looks. The only thing original about my car is the shape and I have people drool over it at stop lights and car cruises. I don't worry about devaluing the car because it was nothing special to begin with. It wasn't rare, it was just a run of the mill Corvette just like 95% of all Corvettes. The one you don't mess with is the one that has something unique about it or the one that is truly unmolested inside and out and there aren't too many of those left.

Paint that car a color that moves you or sell it and buy one that does. Put your money where it will give YOU the best result in your mind. Most of these cars are not investments, they're toys to play with and enjoy.

OK, I'm done. Make yourself happy and live within your means, that's the way to play this game in my opinion.

Bowlerdude

I've gone through the painting thing a couple of times now and I have to say that I find it an unpleasant experience all the way around.

If I'm ever in the market for another Corvette (hope I'm not) I will look for a car that has a nice recent paint job already. Painting a Corvette is probably the most expensive thing to have done to it. I'd much rather buy a car with nice paint that needs some mechanical work than the other way around. YMMV

number3

sorry to infuriate you kc , but im just throwing it out there and as i said before im not looking to make money on the car or even sell it at this point . Im just looking for opinions from the people that know . your opinion (minus the scolding) is important to me as well , because like you i feel the same way everytime i look at, get into , and drive my car. I love it ! I didnt buy it as an investment , but i dont want to weaken the future value of it either wether i sell it or my estate sells it when im gone . Plain and simple just looking for opinions thanks .

number3

I bought it because A) numbers matching and B) because it was within my budget .

GTOguy

Another thing: once your car is painted, the paint job can only go one way: down hill as time goes on. Nicks, scratches, chips. I remember the first chip in my red '66 GTO with the show car paint job like it was yesterday. Looked like a bullethole in a mirror....and that was almost 35 years ago. No parking in parking lots, no high speed driving near other cars, etc. etc. Once a car has a really nice paint job, you worry more. If it's 'just a driver', you can enjoy it a lot more for what it is....a car. If I had your car, unless it really looked raggedy, I'd drive it as is. Numbers matching/wrong color is no big deal.

My addiction

Short and sweet........white!