Comments on: Restoration vs. Customization. Which has a Higher Value?

By: Bart morgan

Bart morgan — Fri, 16 May 2014 01:29:56 +0000

Every time I take my 1937 Packard to a car show someone tells me “it needs a 454 and a 700R in it”. It ain’t going to happen. Not in my lifetime.

By: Kelly Dosch

Kelly Dosch — Thu, 15 May 2014 14:08:47 +0000

So,… what was the verdict? Although this custom job is unusually tasteful, most are abhorrent, repugnant, rolling hoochie traps. The title of this article is shamelessly misleading. It’s just a used car ad.

By: Mark Koenig

Mark Koenig — Tue, 13 May 2014 19:37:55 +0000

I have a regularly driven 1962 Honduras Maroon Corvette 4-spd 250hp that I bought in 1967 that I’m assuming would now be considered a ‘survivor’.
Thankfully I did very little to it over the years (headers, radiator, carpet, wheels….). The original paint/stainless/chrome have all held up surprisingly well. Not only do I prefer the original appearance, but I’d imagine the (however less-than-perfect) originality enhances the value.

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 12 May 2014 22:24:19 +0000

Great Looking Car .Love the look but in the long run stock cars are harder to come by . My 1961 Vette has Original Paint and is for sale currently listed here .

By: Ray Tokarczyk

Ray Tokarczyk — Mon, 12 May 2014 21:34:44 +0000

In reply to Ray Tokarczyk. (941) 923-6430, Thanks, Ray

By: Ray Tokarczyk

Ray Tokarczyk — Mon, 12 May 2014 21:32:41 +0000

Awesome build….! Just finished a 1967 Big Block Cpt Pro-Tour, LS-1, 6spd., w/ AC, side exhaust, SOLD to the 1st caller….! How much is your 62 going for ? may be me !!!! Thank You, Ray(Humpty) Sarasota, FL.

By: TC

TC — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:47:22 +0000

If you know what you are doing you could truly create a one of a kind car. You need to spend some money to restore a classic that it makes sense to go a little extra. There wouldn’t be any arguments whichever way you choose. It is your car and you can do whatever you want with it. The only time you will see the real difference is when you are selling it. With highly customized automobile you will need to find a buyer who likes what you have done with it.