1970 Corvette Non original paint code
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1970 Corvette Non original paint code
How much does a non original paint job affect the value of 1970 corvette, assuming all other major components are numbers matching? The trim tag indicates 972 white with 422 green interior. The current color is Cortez silver, but does this seriously affect the value of the car?
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How much does a non original paint job affect the value of 1970 corvette, assuming all other major components are numbers matching? The trim tag indicates 972 white with 422 green interior. The current color is Cortez silver, but does this seriously affect the value of the car?
But if it was not original/non-numbers matching then the change in color could improve the value. Depends upon the buyers taste.
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Doesn't matter at all if you're not selling. The color change might make a difference to a potential buyer at sale time if that particular buyer wants the original color.
Other folks would not care and still others would not know the color had been changed.
Other folks would not care and still others would not know the color had been changed.
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How much does a non original paint job affect the value of 1970 corvette, assuming all other major components are numbers matching? The trim tag indicates 972 white with 422 green interior. The current color is Cortez silver, but does this seriously affect the value of the car?
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It matters only if the rest of the car is totally 'factory original' configuration. Otherwise the whole car loses some value because it couldn't be sold as an original-condition car. But, there are lots of folks who just want a nice looking C3 with a good paint job.
As mentioned, if you aren't selling it, the potential selling price doesn't really matter. If you are selling it, make it look as good as you can get it so you maximize its value. When selling: "Elbow grease" = $$$$
As mentioned, if you aren't selling it, the potential selling price doesn't really matter. If you are selling it, make it look as good as you can get it so you maximize its value. When selling: "Elbow grease" = $$$$
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How much does a non original paint job affect the value of 1970 corvette, assuming all other major components are numbers matching? The trim tag indicates 972 white with 422 green interior. The current color is Cortez silver, but does this seriously affect the value of the car?
However, there's always potential buyers who fail to educate themselves as to the current market, especially with Corvettes for some reason, so it's always possible to find someone with more buying power than sense.
