Repaint question
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From: Maple Grove MN
Repaint question
Hello to all members!
I just acquired a 1974 Base Convertible. It currently is Mille Miglia Red, although it was originally Classic White. The paint is faded beyond repair, so time for more paint. Whoever painted it red, did a great job, as you can no longer find any white anywhere on the car.
The car currently has a solid running non-original L48 motor, but I have the original block in my possession. The tranny is not original, but relatively new. The interior is in good shape and appears original. The only interior change is someone installed period correct factory leather seats.
Frame and bird cage are solid. Only needs typical minor mechanical stuff.
It has auto, ac, pw, am/fm stereo and both tops.
I do not plan on putting the car in shows and will drive it a couple dozen times times a year (I live in Minnesota). I tend to sell my toys frequently, so do care about resale value.
My question is: Is there any real value in bringing it back to the original white color instead of keeping it red? If so, how much value does it add?
I just acquired a 1974 Base Convertible. It currently is Mille Miglia Red, although it was originally Classic White. The paint is faded beyond repair, so time for more paint. Whoever painted it red, did a great job, as you can no longer find any white anywhere on the car.
The car currently has a solid running non-original L48 motor, but I have the original block in my possession. The tranny is not original, but relatively new. The interior is in good shape and appears original. The only interior change is someone installed period correct factory leather seats.
Frame and bird cage are solid. Only needs typical minor mechanical stuff.
It has auto, ac, pw, am/fm stereo and both tops.
I do not plan on putting the car in shows and will drive it a couple dozen times times a year (I live in Minnesota). I tend to sell my toys frequently, so do care about resale value.
My question is: Is there any real value in bringing it back to the original white color instead of keeping it red? If so, how much value does it add?
Enjoy while you can.
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My guess, probably not since the cost of a good paint job will not increase the value by same.
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My guess, probably not since the cost of a good paint job will not increase the value by same.
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From: Maple Grove MN
Thanks
Will do. I was not specific enough in my post. I am paying to have the car resprayed at least the same color red. I was referring to the difference in the cost to spray it back to white vs the cost to just respray red.
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My guess, probably not since the cost of a good paint job will not increase the value by same.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-general-119/
My guess, probably not since the cost of a good paint job will not increase the value by same.
Enjoy while you can.
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