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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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I have a lead on a local '71. It is a non-numbers matching 350 with Auto tranny.

Since its non-matching, would the value decrease even more if I switch it to a 4,5, or 6 speed tranny?
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I have a lead on a local '71. It is a non-numbers matching 350 with Auto tranny.

Since its non-matching, would the value decrease even more if I switch it to a 4,5, or 6 speed tranny?
no way,it would be an improvement since manual cars are more desirable
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I don't think it would hurt the value at all since you are talking about a non-numbers matching to begin with. I think most people will prefer it more with a manual tranny. Besides, I'm a firm believer in doing what makes you happy with the car rather than worrying about what other people like and worrying too much about values. Buy it to enjoy it!
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Thanks for the opinions...that is what I was thinking too.

I would be buying it for a "body-off" resto anyway, so I will have plenty of time to decide.
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