Rating system / value
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Rating system / value
Can anyone help with this question?
How are cars rated , I.E. 1 thru 5 ?
Where can you find a guide to help in this process?
Do these affect the value alot?
Are there major points of the car that affect the rating?
The reason behind this is , The 74' I recently purchased is said to be rated a 2 . Good , bad , or just not a big selling point.
Thank you for any info.
How are cars rated , I.E. 1 thru 5 ?
Where can you find a guide to help in this process?
Do these affect the value alot?
Are there major points of the car that affect the rating?
The reason behind this is , The 74' I recently purchased is said to be rated a 2 . Good , bad , or just not a big selling point.
Thank you for any info.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Yooperville MI
The rating definitions can vary by number depending on the source either 1-6 or 1-4 and 1-5. Regardless, a number 1 car is a perfect car which has been professionally restored to the highest of standards. A number 6 or highest number car is simply a parts car. Many untrained individuals often make the mistake of classifying a car at a level greater than what it truly is. Many classic cars that win best of show at the local car show are only number 3 or 4 cars. At the point a car is restored to number 1 and often number 2 status, it has seized to be a drivable vehicle and is now a showpiece.
1. Excellent: Restored to the maximum standard of a professional restoration in every area - or an extremely rare well preserved original. This car is not driven. This is a 95-plus point show vehicle as recognized by a national show judge.
2. Fine: A vehicle that has had a superior restoration or is an extremely well preserved original. This car would be a 90-95 point car and would most likely win best of class/show awards at a regional level.
3. Very Good: A well maintained original or older restoration showing wear. All presentable and functional inside and out. Most classic cars at local and regional car shows fall into this classification.
4. Good: A drivable vehicle needing little or no work to be fully functional. No parts are missing and there may only be minor body work needed. Chrome and paint may be showing their age.
5. Restorable: May or may not be running. Needs complete restoration of body, chassis, and interior. Not rusted, stripped, or weathered to the point of being useful only for parts.
6. Parts car: May or may not be running. Is rusted, stripped, or weathered to the point of only being useful for parts.
1. Excellent: Restored to the maximum standard of a professional restoration in every area - or an extremely rare well preserved original. This car is not driven. This is a 95-plus point show vehicle as recognized by a national show judge.
2. Fine: A vehicle that has had a superior restoration or is an extremely well preserved original. This car would be a 90-95 point car and would most likely win best of class/show awards at a regional level.
3. Very Good: A well maintained original or older restoration showing wear. All presentable and functional inside and out. Most classic cars at local and regional car shows fall into this classification.
4. Good: A drivable vehicle needing little or no work to be fully functional. No parts are missing and there may only be minor body work needed. Chrome and paint may be showing their age.
5. Restorable: May or may not be running. Needs complete restoration of body, chassis, and interior. Not rusted, stripped, or weathered to the point of being useful only for parts.
6. Parts car: May or may not be running. Is rusted, stripped, or weathered to the point of only being useful for parts.
