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Question: Would it affect an antique cars value if i change the color?

(Posted by: zozzle on 2010-01-12 18:19:59)

Say i am restoring a car and i don't like the color it came in but will use another original factory color

Posted by: Otto on 2010-01-12, 18:30:15

If you are truly restoring it, you need to stick to the original color. It will have a definite impact on the value if you use a color other than what it was painted with at the factory. If you are planning on keeping it and don't care if it loses some value, pant it whatever color you like.

Posted by: Vipassana on 2010-01-12, 18:26:46

Depends. Are you restoring the car because it's valuable to you? Or do you only care about how much cash you can make off it, when you sell it to someone else? If you actually care about the car, paint it whatever you want. If you're looking for profit, then it usually pays to keep it original.

Posted by: ladystang on 2010-01-12, 18:30:18

Depends if you are restoring to original or to what you want.