what's it worth, original 1962
04-20-2015, 07:48 PM
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Forgive me if I'm wrong (I'm at work and don't have the manual in front of me; I'm only going on memory).
I'm currently restoring a 59 to period correct. I have a copy of the NCRS Technical Guide and Judging Manual for 58-62 and it specifies that the rim color for 58-62 vehicles is the same color as the car (fawn beige in your case), with the exception of 59 which are black.
I enlarged the first picture and it looks the like the rims are black and not fawn beige.
Maybe someone with a 62 can weigh in on my comment above and validate my statement. If the rims on the car are currently painted black then it's not original in my opinion but a very nice restoration job.
In any event, the car is gorgeous the way it sits and I would be proud to own it (even if the rims are black). Good luck with your decision.
Jill
I'm currently restoring a 59 to period correct. I have a copy of the NCRS Technical Guide and Judging Manual for 58-62 and it specifies that the rim color for 58-62 vehicles is the same color as the car (fawn beige in your case), with the exception of 59 which are black.
I enlarged the first picture and it looks the like the rims are black and not fawn beige.
Maybe someone with a 62 can weigh in on my comment above and validate my statement. If the rims on the car are currently painted black then it's not original in my opinion but a very nice restoration job.
In any event, the car is gorgeous the way it sits and I would be proud to own it (even if the rims are black). Good luck with your decision.
Jill
04-20-2015, 08:00 PM
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04-20-2015, 08:18 PM
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Forgive me if I'm wrong (I'm at work and don't have the manual in front of me; I'm only going on memory).
I'm currently restoring a 59 to period correct. I have a copy of the NCRS Technical Guide and Judging Manual for 58-62 and it specifies that the rim color for 58-62 vehicles is the same color as the car (fawn beige in your case), with the exception of 59 which are black.
I enlarged the first picture and it looks the like the rims are black and not fawn beige.
Maybe someone with a 62 can weigh in on my comment above and validate my statement. If the rims on the car are currently painted black then it's not original in my opinion but a very nice restoration job.
In any event, the car is gorgeous the way it sits and I would be proud to own it (even if the rims are black). Good luck with your decision.
Jill
I'm currently restoring a 59 to period correct. I have a copy of the NCRS Technical Guide and Judging Manual for 58-62 and it specifies that the rim color for 58-62 vehicles is the same color as the car (fawn beige in your case), with the exception of 59 which are black.
I enlarged the first picture and it looks the like the rims are black and not fawn beige.
Maybe someone with a 62 can weigh in on my comment above and validate my statement. If the rims on the car are currently painted black then it's not original in my opinion but a very nice restoration job.
In any event, the car is gorgeous the way it sits and I would be proud to own it (even if the rims are black). Good luck with your decision.
Jill
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04-20-2015, 09:06 PM
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04-20-2015, 11:57 PM
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Quality, original cars will usually be worth more than a restored one, at least to serious collectors. Then again, resto mods can draw a ton more money than either.
04-21-2015, 04:48 PM
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Safety Car
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Pictures are very deceptive. The paint is much more dull in person than in the pics. it does have nicks in the paint that have been touched up.
04-22-2015, 09:24 AM
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04-22-2015, 09:41 AM
#31
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What are the needed repairs?
04-22-2015, 10:20 AM
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06-05-2015, 01:12 PM
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Safety Car
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As of today, it is officially for sale. Asking $85000.
06-05-2015, 01:38 PM
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I believe wheel color for 62 was black unless you ordered the big brake option (5.5" wide and small hub caps), then the wheels were painted body color.
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