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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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I have a 69 covertible with a three speed. I know they only made about 250 three speeds in 69 and they were mostly coupes. Does a three speed make it a less desirable vehicle and if so does how badly does it diminish the value?
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Since a 3 speed stick is so rare in a C3, I don't think it hurts the value at all and may even demand a slight premium. I wouldn't change it.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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if it were me, I would swap in a 4 speed perhaps, but keep EVERYTHING, neatly store it away....
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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There were exactly 326 cars with a 3 speed in the '69 model year. How do you know they were 'mostly coupes'?
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Undesirable but rare options don't necessarily add to value. It probably won't detract much either since it's so rare. I would say it's probably a wash. Most prefer 4 speeds but some value rarity.
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Do you feel your 3 speed is less desirable? What the rest of us think doesn't amount to much. It's your car.
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